Hull Number: DE-106
Launch Date: 11/11/1943
Commissioned Date: 12/31/1943
Class: CANNON
CANNON Class
Namesake: ANTOINE JOSEPH CORBESIER
ANTOINE JOSEPH CORBESIER
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, April 2016
Antoine Joseph Corbesier, born 22 January 1837 in Belgium, served in the Belgian army before coming to America. For more than 40 years he was the beloved swordmaster of the Naval Academy Midshipmen. By special act of Congress, he was given the rank of first lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps 4 March 1913. He died in the Naval Hospital at Annapolis 26 March 1915.
Disposition:
Corbesier (DE-106) had her name canceled 24 September 1943 and was transferred to France under lend lease 2 January 1944 under the name Senegalais. She was transferred to France permanently under the Mutual Defense Assistance Program 21 April 1952.