USS Reuben James

Three ships of the US Navy have borne the name USS Reuben James. Reuben James was a Boatswain's Mate who distinguished himself fighting the Barbary pirates.

  • The first Reuben James (DD-245), a four-stack Clemson-class destroyer, was the first US Navy ship sunk by hostile action in World War II.
  • The second Reuben James (DE-153), a Buckley-class destroyer escort, escorted convoys during World War II.
  • The third Reuben James (FFG-57) is an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigate.
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