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.

Destroyers at Mare Island's Navy Day, 27 October 1939 - first row: USS Humphreys (DD-236) and USS King (DD-242); second row USS Buchanan (DD-131), USS Aaron Ward (DD-132); the USS Lawrence (DD-250) and USS Sands (DD-243) are inboard and hidden from view.

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. The destroyer...

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 Corp., Camden, N.J.; launched 14 October 1920; sponsored by Mrs. Allene A. King, widow of Oomdr.

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...

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 trials. She was escorted by USS King (Lt.Cdr. C.E. Pond, USN). 29 Aug 1944 USS Seadragon (Cdr. J.H. Ashley, Jr., USN), conducted trials off San Francisco. These ...

DD-242 USS King. Clemson Class Destroyer: Displacement: 1190 tons Length: 314'4" Beam: 30'8" Draft: 9'3" Speed: 35 knots Armament: 4 4"/50, 1 3"/23, 12x3 21" torpedo tubes Complement: 149 Geared turbines with twin screws, 27,000 h.p. Built at New York Ship Building Corp. and commissioned 1920

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.

During the spring of 1927, she patrolled waters off Nicaragua to protect American citizens and interests during civil war in that country. King decommissioned at Philadelphia 10 March 1931.

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.