Three ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Manley for John Manley. John Manley (c1733 &ndash 1793 was an officer in the Continental Navy and the United States Navy.
- USS Manley (TB-23), was a torpedo boat purchased in 1898, served in the Spanish-American War, left active service in 1914, renamed Levant in 1918 and sold in 1920. A torpedo boat is a relatively small and fast naval Ship designed to carry Torpedoes into battle
- USS Manley (DD-74), was a Caldwell-class destroyer, commissioned in 1917, served in World War I, decommissioned in 1922, recommissioned in 1930, served in World War II and decommissioned in 1945. World War I After fitting out in Boston Navy Yard, Manley sailed 25 November 1917 to join the Convoy escort and patrol Sources Fitzsimons Bernard General Editor The Encyclopedia of 20th Century Weapons and Warfare, Volume 5 pp In naval terminology a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance Warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, Convoy
- USS Manley (DD-940), was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer, commissioned in 1957 and decommissioned in 1983. History MANLEY departed Newport Rhode Island on April 11 for shakedown in the Caribbean Description The hedgehogs and guns were removed from all ships during the 1960s and 1970s
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