Vessel Profile

Delphy (U.S.S.)

Delphy (U.S.S.)
Photo: Navsource.org (NH.69328)

Story

This destroyer was built in 1919 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp..

Historical Notes

On September 8, 1923 this destroyer was one of a flotilla of seven US Navy vessels which were sailing in dense fog at high speed near Santa Barbara CA. All the ships ran onto rocks and were wrecked.

Owners & Masters

In 1919-1923 she was owned by the United States Navy.

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