USS Reuben James

USS Reuben James were given the name of three ships of the United States Navy after Reuben James, a " Boatswain's Mate " from the American Tripolitan War.

  • The first USS Reuben James, a 1920 put into operation in the Clemson class destroyer, was the first U.S. Navy ship that was sunk in World War II.
  • The second USS Reuben James was a 1943 put into operation in the Buckley class destroyer. It was established in 1971 sunk as a target ship.
  • The third USS Reuben James is a 1986 put into service frigate of the Oliver Hazard Perry - class
  • Ship name of the United States Navy
First Barbary War Clemson-class destroyer Buckley-class destroyer escort
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