U.S.S. Jenks

Caption: DE 665, the U.S.S. Jenks, was the first destroyer escort launched

into the Ohio River. Named for a World War II naval hero, the Jenks was one of 28 such vessels built by Dravo during World War II.

Notes: Courtesy of Dravo Corp., Neville Island.

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Heading: Pittsburgh. Wars. World War II.

#: P1541.

From the Collections of the Pennsylvania Department,

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.