USS Beale (DD-40)
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USS Beale, a Paulding-class destroyer served in the United States Navy during World War I and later with the United States Coast Guard. She was the first ship of the Navy to be named for Edward Fitzge
USS Beale (DD-40) moored to a buoy at Queenstown, Ireland, in 1918. She is painted in pattern camouflage.
Beale at Key West, Florida.
William Cramp & Sons
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William Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding Company was an American shipbuilding company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1830 by William Cramp. During its heyday in late 19th century, it was the
USS Beale (DD-40)
…rum-runners from illegally bringing alcoholic beverages into the United States. Beale was scrapped in 1934. Beale was launched on 30 April 1912 by William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Company of Philadelphia. She was sponsored by Mrs. John R. McLean, daughter of Lieutenant Beale. She was commissioned on 30 August 1912. Beale joined the 5th…
William Cramp, patriarch of the firm, circa 1870
Charles H. Cramp, circa 1900
Aerial view of Cramp shipyard
1899 advertisement for William Cramp & Sons