USS Ringgold

USS Ringgold

Two ships in the United States Navy have been named USS "Ringgold", in honor of Rear Admiral Cadwalader Ringgold (1802–1867).

* The first, "Ringgold" (DD-89), was a "Wickes"-class destroyer, launched in 1918. In 1940, she was transferred to the Royal Navy and renamed HMS "Newark". She was scrapped in 1947.
* The second, "Ringgold" (DD-500), was a "Fletcher"-class destroyer, launched in 1942 and served in World War II. In 1959, she was transferred to the German Navy and renamed "Z-2". In 1981, she was transferred to the Greek Navy and renamed "Kimon". She was scrapped in 1993.


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