USS John Hancock was a steam tug in the United States Navy during the 1850s. She was named for the early patriot, John Hancock.
Famous quotes containing the words john and/or hancock:
“For beauties from worth arise
Are like the grace of deities,”
—Sir John Suckling (1609–1642)
“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)