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Story
This destroyer, town-class was built in 1919 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp. in Quincy, MA.
Historical Notes
St. Croix sank the German submarine U-90 on 24 July 1942. On September 20, 1943 this vessel was torpedoed by the U-305 and sunk south of Iceland.
Owners & Masters
In 1919-1940 she was owned by the United States Navy.
In 1940-1943 she was in Royal Canadian Navy service.
Name Significance
Named for Commander Roderick S. McCook USN (1839 – 1886).
References
- Government of Canada The Canadian Navy List Ottawa ON
- Freeman, David J. (2000)
