USS Cushing (DD-55)
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USS Cushing was an O'Brien-class destroyer 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 William B. Cushing,
USS Cushing (DD-55), steaming at 24.93 knots during builder's trials, 25 May 1915. Note that her guns and torpedo tubes have not yet been installed.
SS Polar Chief
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SS Polar Chief was a merchant steamship that was built in England in 1897 and scrapped in Scotland in 1952. In her 55-year career she had previously been called Montcalm, RFA Crenella, Crenella, Rey A
USS Cushing (DD-55)
…Cushing rescued 27 survivors. On 12 September, five survivors from the British SS Vienna were saved after being adrift for 2 days. On 26 November, when RFA Crenella was torpedoed, Cushing stood by, giving damage control assistance which kept the merchantman from sinking, then escorted her into Queenstown. Cushing…
The ship as Anglo-Norse in 1927