USS Borie (DD-215) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the first ship named for Ulysses S. Grant's Secretary of the Navy, Adolph E. Borie.

But in the early hours of 1 November 1943, ramming, shotguns, shell casings, and even a sheath knife also came into play during a 64-minute free-for-all between the USS Borie (DD-215) and U-405. The gripping duel, during which each vessel’s crew demonstrated skill, courage, and tenacity, is an example of what a U.S. Navy junior officer can ...

“Scratch one pig boat; am searching for more” was the message that began, not ended, the most intense destroyer vs. U-boat duel of World War II, the epic last battle of USS Borie, DD 215.

USS Barry (DD-248) and USS Borie (DD-215) as photographed from the USS Card (CVE-11) on 2 November 1943 in the Atlantic. The Borie (low in the water, right) sank shortly after being photographed due to severe bow damage sustained after ramming U-405 the night before (Treasure Island Museum-SFCB).

Dec 20, 2022 · USS Borie (DD-215), 1942. The USS Borie was one of the U.S. Navy’s most aggressive anti-submarine ships in World War II. It was first commissioned in 1919, so by the time World War II came around, it was already pretty old. Its age did nothing to hamper the tenacity of the crew or its mission.

Mar 4, 2024 · The USS Borie (DD-215), a Clemson-class destroyer of the United States Navy, engaged in a dramatic and close-quarters battle with the German submarine U-405 on the night of October 31 to November 1, 1943.

USS Borie (DD-215) served on the Inshore Patrol, 15th Naval District, in Panama Bay, and later on patrol and escort in the Caribbean. The destroyer departed the Caribbean 26 June 1943 and on 30...

USS Borie had been the ultimate in destroyer design. She was fast – capable of up to 35 knots (40 mph) and well armed for the time with four 4” guns, a bank of 21” torpedo tubes and depth charges. By 1943, though, she was showing her age. Borie and her sisters could keep up with the new Fast Carriers in terms of speed but little else.

USS Borie, in the North Atlantic, left Task Group 21.14 on Oct. 31, 1943 in search of a submarine that had escaped an air attack. The entire crew was excited, most staying at battle stations for the heck of it.

USS Borie (DD-215) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the first ship named for Ulysses S. Grant's Secretary of the Navy, Adolph E. Borie.