USS Gwin (DD-71)

USS Gwin (DD-71)

USS Gwin (DD-71) was a Caldwell-class destroyer of the United States Navy. She was the second Navy ship named for Lieutenant Commander William Gwin (1832–1863).

Gwin was launched 22 December 1917 by the Seattle Construction & Drydock Company, Seattle, Washington, sponsored by Mrs. James S. Woods; and commissioned at Puget Sound 18 March 1920, Lieutenant Commander H. H. Bousen in command.