History
Delphy was launched 18 July 1918 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Squantum, Massachusetts; sponsored by Mrs. W. S. Sims, wife of Rear Admiral William Sims; and commissioned on 30 November 1918, Commander R. A. Dawes in command.
Before joining the Atlantic Fleet Delphy tested submarine detection devices at New London, Connecticut from 23 December to 31 December 1918 and aided survivors from Northern Pacific, stranded off Fire Island, New York, on New Year's Day, 1919. Delphy sailed from New York on 13 January for winter maneuvers and torpedo practice in the Caribbean. Returning to New York on 14 April with the Fleet, she sailed for Boston, Massachusetts on the last day of the month for operations in preparation for the first transatlantic seaplane flight.
Delphy sailed 19 November 1919 from Boston for the west coast, arriving at San Diego, California on 22 December. She joined Destroyer Squadrons, Pacific Fleet, at San Diego for torpedo practice and recovery until placed in reserve 12 June. Delphy lay at San Diego until 27 December when she sailed with the other ships of Reserve Destroyer Division for Bremerton, Washington, arriving 4 January 1921 for an extended overhaul at Puget Sound Navy Yard.
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