USS Hopewell (DD-681)

USS Hopewell (DD-681)

USS Hopewell (DD-681) was a Fletcher-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named in honour of the first Hopewell (DD-181) which was named for Pollard Hopewell of St. Mary's county Maryland.

Hopewell was launched by Bethlehem Steel Company, San Pedro, California, 2 May 1943; sponsored by Mrs. R. A. Spruance, wife of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance; and commissioned at Terminal Island 30 September 1943, Commander Corbin. C. Shute in command.