USS Jouett (DD-396)

USS Jouett (DD-396)

The second USS Jouett (DD-396) was a Somers-class destroyer in the United States Navy. She was named for Rear Admiral James Edward Jouett.

Jouett was laid down 26 March 1936 by Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine; launched 24 September 1938; sponsored by Mrs. J. R. Todd; and commissioned at Boston, Massachusetts 25 January 1939, Commander G. W. Clark in command.

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