USS Talbot
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There have been three United States Navy
ships that have borne the name Talbot
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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...
ships that have borne the name Talbot
- The first USS Talbot (TB-15) was a torpedo boatTorpedo boatA torpedo boat is a relatively small and fast naval vessel designed to carry torpedoes into battle. The first designs rammed enemy ships with explosive spar torpedoes, and later designs launched self-propelled Whitehead torpedoes. They were created to counter battleships and other large, slow and...
commissioned in 1898 and was named after US Navy lieutenant John Gunnell Talbot.
- The second USS Talbot (DD-114)USS Talbot (DD-114)USS Talbot was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War I and later designated, APD-7 in the World War II...
was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States NavyUnited States NavyThe 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...
commissioned in 1918 , named after US Navy Captain Silas TalbotSilas TalbotSilas Talbot was an officer in the Continental Army and in the Continental Navy. Talbot is most famous for commanding the USS Constitution from 1798 to 1801.-Biography:...
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- The third USS Talbot (FFG-4)USS Talbot (FFG-4)The USS Talbot was laid down on 4 May 1964 at Bath, Maine, by the Bath Iron Works Corp.; launched on 6 January 1966; sponsored by Miss Frances K. Talbot; and commissioned on 22 April 1967, Comdr. Edwin E. Woods, Jr., in command...
was a Brooke class frigateBrooke class frigateThe Brooke class was a United States Navy frigate class that is based on the Garcia class, but with the addition of the Tartar Guided Missile Fire Control System.-Description:...
guided-missile escort shipBrooke class frigateThe Brooke class was a United States Navy frigate class that is based on the Garcia class, but with the addition of the Tartar Guided Missile Fire Control System.-Description:...
commissioned in 1967, named after US Navy Captain Silas TalbotSilas TalbotSilas Talbot was an officer in the Continental Army and in the Continental Navy. Talbot is most famous for commanding the USS Constitution from 1798 to 1801.-Biography:...
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Similar named
, a Wickes-class destroyer, was named for Joshua Frederick Cockey TalbottJoshua Frederick Cockey Talbott
Joshua Frederick Cockey "Fred" Talbott was a U.S. Congressman who represented the second Congressional district of Maryland.-Biography:...
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- USS Ralph Talbot (DD-390)USS Ralph Talbot (DD-390)USS Ralph Talbot was a Bagley-class destroyer in the United States Navy, named for USMC Second Lieutenant Ralph Talbot , who was awarded the Medal of Honor during World War I...
a Bagley-class destroyer, named for Marine Lt. Ralph TalbotRalph TalbotRalph Talbot was the first United States Marine Corps aviator to receive the Medal of Honor — for "exceptionally meritorious service and extraordinary heroism" while attached to Squadron C, U.S...
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