Two Destroyers Named For Stephen Champlin

Continuing with John Lisle's account of Champlin's life.

Two destroyers have been named in Stephen Champlin's honor.

The first USS Champlin (DD-104) was a Wicke's class destroyer launched in 1918 and sunk by testing in 1936.

The second USS Champlin (DD-601) was commissioned in 1942 and saw extensive service in World War II.  Decommissioned in 1947 and sold and scrapped in 1972.

--Brock-Perry