USS Corry (DD-463) on Launch Day - July 28, 1941
Navy Yard - Charleston, South Carolina


 USS Corry Launch Ceremony


Corry christening champagne bottle


Ship's sponsor Ms. Jean Constance Corry
of Quincy, Florida - niece of Lt. Cmdr. William M. Corry,
for whom USS Corry is named


Corry just prior to launch


Jean Constance Corry christening the USS Corry (DD-463).
With her is her cousin, Miss Sara Corry - maid of honor.
In right rear is Captain C. P. Mason, commanding officer of
NAS Jacksonville.  July 28, 1941


The Corry launching - July 28, 1941


The Corry after launching - July 28, 1941


The Corry in dry dock after launching - July 28, 1941


The Corry in dry dock after launching - July 28, 1941


 Corry construction progress photo - October 1, 1941
 


Below: USS Corry Commissioning Day 3-page pamphlet
with officers' names -- December 18, 1941.






 

   
  USS Corry Before - July 28, 1941   and After - 1942


[photos - National Archives and U.S. Naval Historical Center]


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