The USS Ramsey was a Wickes-class destroyer escort that served in the United States Navy during World War II. It was named after Commodore Jonathon Ramsey, an officer in the Continental Navy. The ship was launched in 1918 and saw action in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean during the war. It was involved in convoy duty, anti-submarine patrols, and escort missions. The USS Ramsey rescued survivors from torpedoed ships and engaged in combat with German U-boats. Despite sustaining damage from a near miss by a torpedo, the ship continued to serve until the end of the war. After the war, the USS Ramsey was decommissioned and later transferred to the Brazilian Navy, where it served until it was scrapped in 1959. The ship received several awards for its service, including the Navy Unit Commendation and several battle stars. The USS Ramsey's legacy as a warship exemplifies the vital role played by destroyer escorts in protecting convoys and combating enemy submarines during World War II.

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