USS McCall
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Two ships of the United States Navy
have been named USS McCall for Edward McCall
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United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
have been named USS McCall for Edward McCall
Edward McCall
Captain Edward R. McCall was an officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812.Born in South Carolina, McCall was appointed midshipman 1 January 1808...
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- USS McCall (DD-28)USS McCall (DD-28)USS McCall was a in the United States Navy during World War I and later in the United States Coast Guard, designated CG-14...
was a modified Paulding-classPaulding class destroyerThe Paulding-class destroyers were a modification of the Smith-class. The newer class burned oil rather than coal, lightening the ships and making them faster....
destroyerDestroyerIn naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, powerful, short-range attackers. Destroyers, originally called torpedo-boat destroyers in 1892, evolved from...
launched in 1910 and served in World War I. She served in the United States Coast Guard from 1924 to 1930. She was sold in 1934.
- USS McCall (DD-400)USS McCall (DD-400)The second USS McCall was a in the United States Navy. She was named for Edward R. McCall.-History:McCall was laid down 17 March 1936 at the Union Plant, Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, San Francisco, California; launched 20 November 1937; sponsored by Miss Eleanor Kempff; and commissioned...
was a Gridley-classGridley class destroyerThe Gridley-class destroyers were a class of four 1500-ton destroyers in the United States Navy.The initial two ships were laid down on June 3, 1935 and commissioned in 1937. The second two were laid down in March of 1936 and commissioned in 1938....
destroyer launched in 1937, served in World War II and was decommissioned in 1945.