List of ship decommissionings in 1940
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The list of ship decommissionings in 1940 includes a chronological list of all ship
s decommissioned in 1940.
11 October (Destroyers for Bases Agreement
Ship
Since the end of the age of sail a ship has been any large buoyant marine vessel. Ships are generally distinguished from boats based on size and cargo or passenger capacity. Ships are used on lakes, seas, and rivers for a variety of activities, such as the transport of people or goods, fishing,...
s decommissioned in 1940.
11 October (Destroyers for Bases AgreementDestroyers for Bases AgreementThe Destroyers for Bases Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom, September 2, 1940, transferred fifty mothballed destroyers from the United States Navy in exchange for land rights on British possessions...
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- EvansUSS Evans (DD-78)The first USS Evans was a Wickes class destroyer in the United States Navy during the World War I, later transferred to the Royal Navy as HMS Mansfield.-As USS Evans:...
: Decommissioned for transfer to the Royal NavyRoyal NavyThe Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service... - PhilipUSS Philip (DD-76)The first USS Philip was a Wickes class destroyer in the United States Navy during the World War I, later transferred to the Royal Navy as HMS Lancaster. She was named for John Woodward Philip.-As USS Philip:...
: Decommissioned for transfer to the Royal Navy - WickesUSS Wickes (DD-75)The first USS Wickes was the lead ship of her class of destroyers in the United States Navy during the World War I, later transferred to the Royal Navy as HMS Montgomery...
: Decommissioned for transfer to the Royal Navy
26 November
- FairfaxUSS Fairfax (DD-93)USS Fairfax was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy during the World War I, later transferred to the Royal Navy as HMS Richmond , as a Town class destroyer.-USS Fairfax:...
: Decommissioned for transfer to the Royal Navy - SigourneyUSS Sigourney (DD-81)USS Sigourney was a Wickes class destroyer in the United States Navy during the World War I. She was the first ship named for James Butler Sigourney....
: Decommissioned for transfer to the Royal Navy