USS McKean (DD-90)

USS McKean (DD-90)

USS McKean (DD-90/APD-5) was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was the first ship named in honor of William Wister McKean.

McKean was laid down by Union Iron Works, San Francisco, California, 12 February 1918; launched 4 July 1918; sponsored by Miss Helen La Monte Ely; and commissioned at San Francisco 25 February 1919, Lieutenant Commander Raleigh C. Williams in command.