USS Benham was an Aylwin-class destroyer built for the United States Navy prior to the American entry into World War I. The ship was the first U.S. Navy vessel named in honor of Rear Admiral Andrew E. K. Benham.
USS Benham leaving Brest, for escort duty on 22 October 1918.
Benham, moored next to Ericsson (right), after her collision with HMS Zinnia
USS Aylwin was the lead ship of Aylwin-class destroyers built for the United States Navy prior to the American entry into World War I. The ship was the second U.S. Navy vessel named in honor of John Cushing Aylwin, a U.S. Navy officer killed in action aboard Constitution during the War of 1812.
USS Aylwin (DD-47) underway, circa 1916-1917.