USS King (DD-242) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the first ship named for Commander Frank Ragan King.

USS King (DD-242) on the beach at the end of runway "B" at Adak, circa 1942-1943. Photo from United States Destroyer Operations in World War II by Theodore Roscoe. Robert Hurst

USS KING DD-242 Ship History. Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, February 2016. The first King (Destroyer No. 242) was laid down 28 April 1919 by the New York Shipbuilding …

USS King (DD-242) sailed for the Pacific 15 April 1925 for maneuvers in Hawaiian waters. During the spring of 1927, she patrolled waters off Nicaragua to protect American citizens and interests...

USS King (DD-242) was a Clemson-class destroyer of the United States Navy and first of two ships named King and the only one named for Commander Frank Ragan King. She was built …

Feb 25, 2016 · King operated out of California for the next 6 years, engaging in central Pacific exercises, reserve cruises and training maneuvers to strengthen America's powerful sea force. …

USS King (DD-242) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the first ship named for Commander Frank Ragan King.

Sep 26, 2019 · USS King (DD-242) was a Clemson class destroyer that took part in the fighting in the Aleutians in 1942-43 then served off the US West Coast for the rest of the war. The King …

USS King (DD-242) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the first ship named for Commander Frank Ragan King.

Notable events involving King include: 27 Aug 1944 During 27/28 August 1944, USS Seadragon (Cdr. J.H. Ashley, Jr., USN), conducted trials off San Francisco. These included deep diving …