USS Knox (FF-1052)

USS Knox (FF-1052) Background

USS Knox (FF-1052) was The second Knox (DE-1052), the prototype in a new class of destroyer escorts, was laid down 5 October 1965, by Todd Shipyards Corp., Seattle, Wash.; launched 19 november 1966; sponsored by Mrs. Peter A. Sturtevant, granddaughter of Commodore Knox; and was commissioned on 12 April 1969 with Commander William A. Lamm in command. [Note: The above USS KNOX (FF-1052) history may, or may not, contain text provided by crew members of the USS KNOX (FF-1052), or by other non-crew members, and text from the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships]

Find USS Knox (FF-1052) Gear

If you served aboard USS Knox, had family who did, or want gear tied to the ship's actual record, shop our USS Knox (FF-1052) shirts, hoodies, decals, patches, and gifts built to honor the crew and the ship's legacy.