USS Allen (DD-66) was a Sampson -class destroyer of the United States Navy launched in 1916. She was the second Navy ship named for Lieutenant William Henry Allen (1784–1813), a naval officer during the War of 1812.

Feb 16, 2018 · Our fire persisted for approximately 45 minutes, expending 57 rounds of 3-inch and 600 rounds of 50-caliber. It is possible a third plane was shot down by Gun No. 6, although fire from other ships...

USS ALLEN (DD-66) Flag Hoist/Radio Call Sign - NEGNCLASS - SAMPSON As Built. Armament 4 x 4"/50, 2 x 1pdr AA, 12 x 21" tt.. Speed, 29.5 Knots, Crew 99. Operational and Building …

In 1919 Allen resumed peacetime operations in the western Atlantic and in the West Indies area. She was designated DD-66 in July 1920, when the Navy implemented its hull number system, and was placed out of commission in June 1922.

Class: SAMPSON. Namesake: WILLIAM HENRY ALLEN. Sold 9/26/1946 to Boston Metal Co. Inc., Baltimore, MD. Sale price $12,094.25.

Following the attack, Allen began duty escorting ships between islands of the Hawaiian chain and patrolling the area for enemy ships—primarily submarines. She also made periodic round trip voyages to the West Coast.

Jul 31, 2020 · See the book’s website for details. The USS Allen (DD-66) was a Sampson-class destroyer with a long history. Commissioned on 24 January 1917, she patrolled the coast of the US and West Indies. When the US joined WWI, Allen escorted convoys across the Atlantic to Europe protecting against the onslaught of German U-Boats.

It is believed gunfire from the USS Chew, moored alongside to port, shot down a plane which dropped a torpedo on Arizona. Observers estimated there were approximately 45 enemy planes in the air.

Jan 23, 1998 · For crew lists, and reunions see the Veterans Info Page. For ship's logs and personnel records, see the Reference Page. Feedback: corrections, additions, and comments are welcome!

Dec 8, 2009 · Named after William Henry Allen, a US Navy hero from the War of 1812, USS Allen (DD-66) was a 1,071-ton Sampson class destroyer built by the Bath Iron Works at Bath, Maine, and was commissioned on 24 January 1917.