USS John Hancock (DD-981)

USS John Hancock (DD-981)

USS John Hancock (DD-981), a Spruance-class destroyer, was the second ship of that name, and the sixth ship of the United States Navy to be named for John Hancock (1737–1793), the President of the Continental Congress and first signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Read more about USS John Hancock (DD-981):  History, Fate, Ship's Crest

Famous quotes containing the words john and/or hancock:

    Of all the men who were said to be my contemporaries, it seemed to me that John Brown was the only one who had not died.
    Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    It’s red hot, mate. I hate to think of this sort of book getting in the wrong hands. As soon as I’ve finished this, I shall recommend they ban it.
    —Tony Hancock (1924–1968)