USS John Hancock

USS John Hancock may refer to:

  • USS John Hancock (1850) was a steamship first commissioned in 1850. She was sold in 1865
  • USS John Hancock (DD-981), was a Spruance-class destroyer, launched in 1977 and decommissioned in 2000

Famous quotes containing the words john and/or hancock:

    But I’m his poor shepherd, as plain you may see,
    That am come to beg pardon for him and for me.”
    —Unknown. King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 99–100)

    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)