USS Black
USS Black (DD-666) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Lieutenant Commander Hugh D. Black (1903–1942), who was killed in action during the sinking of his ship, Jacob Jones in February 1942. Black was launched 28 March 1943 by Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Kearny, N.J.; sponsored by Mrs. H. D. Black, widow of Lieutenant Commander Black; and commissioned 21 May 1943, Lieutenant Commander J. Maginnis in command.
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USS Black
USS Black (DD-666) was a Fletcher-class destroyer of the United States Navy, named for Lieutenant Commander Hugh D. Black (1903–1942), who was killed in action during the sinking of his ship, Jacob Jones in February 1942. Black was launched 28 March 1943 by Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Kearny, N.J.; sponsored by Mrs. H. D. Black, widow of Lieutenant Commander Black; and commissioned 21 May 1943, Lieutenant Commander J. Maginnis in command.
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USS Black (DD-666) was a Fletc ...... mander J. Maginnis in command.
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1943-05-21
decommissioning date
1969-09-26
laying down
1942-11-14
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1.147572e+2
ship beam (μ)
1.20904e+1
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ship launched
1943-03-28
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Sold for scrap, 17 February 1971
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*5 × 5 in/38 cal guns ,
*4 × 4 ...... tors,
*2 × depth charge tracks
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*2 propellers
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1969-09-26
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USS Black (DD-666) was a Fletc ...... mander J. Maginnis in command.
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