From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia USS Wilmington
USS Wilmington
Only one vessel of the United States Navy has been
named USS Wilmington after the city of Wilmington,
Wilmington,
Delaware, although the name was intended for two oth-
ers.
• The only completed USS Wilmington (PG-8) was
Gunboat No. 8, commissioned in 1897, renamed Dover
in 1941, and continuing in service until 1945.
• What was to be the second USS Wilmington (CL-79), a
Cleveland-class light cruiser, was completed as the
Independence-class light aircraft carrier
USS Cabot (CVL-28).
USS Wilmington (PG-8)
• Another light cruiser of the Fargo class,
USS Wilmington (CL-111), was laid down in March
1945, but suspended in August and later scrapped.
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