Hull Number: DD-322
Launch Date: 08/11/2019
Commissioned Date: 02/28/2021
Decommissioned Date: 06/04/1930
Class: CLEMSON
CLEMSON Class
Namesake: WILLIAM MERVINE
WILLIAM MERVINE
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, February 2016
Rear Adm. William Mervine, born 14 March 1791 at Philadelphia, Pa., was appointed midshipman in January 1809. Serving on Lake Ontario during the war of 1812, he later cruised off Africa and South America, in the West Indies and in the Pacific. While in command of Savannah during the war with Mexico, 1846‑47, he led a detachment of Sailors and Marines against Monterey, 7 July 1947, took possession and hoisted the American flag over the city. Serving also during the Civil War, he commanded the Gulf Squadron from 6 May 1861, until obliged by ill health to give up the command 22 September 1861. He died at Utica, N.Y., 15 September 1868.
Disposition:
Stricken 11/3/1930. Sold for scrap.