The USS Borie (DD-215) was a Clemson-class destroyer constructed by William Cramp & Sons, launched on October 4, 1919, and commissioned on March 24, 1920. As a typical "flush decker," Borie measured approximately 314 feet in length with a beam of about 31 feet and a draft of around 9 feet. Her standard displacement was roughly 1,200 tons, and she could reach a top speed of 35 knots, driven by her geared steam turbines. Armed with four 4-inch (102 mm) guns, a 3-inch (76 mm) anti-aircraft gun, six .30 caliber machine guns, and twelve 21-inch torpedo tubes arranged in four triple mounts, Borie was equipped for both surface combat and anti-submarine warfare. She was also fitted with depth charges and sonar, reflecting her role in submarine detection and destruction. During her service, she often operated with canvas awnings over her open decks to provide relief from tropical heat, a common feature among "flush deckers." Borie's early years included deployments in the Black Sea, the Asiatic Fleet, and patrols in the Philippines, China, and the Caribbean. She also cruised to Europe and served with the Atlantic Fleet before joining the Neutrality Patrol in late 1939. During World War II, her duties shifted to convoy escort and anti-submarine operations in the Caribbean and Atlantic. Notably, she was part of Task Group 21.14, which earned a Presidential Unit Citation for exceptional anti-submarine performance. Her most distinguished engagement occurred in November 1943, when Borie engaged and ultimately rammed the German U-boat U-405 in the North Atlantic. During this intense close-range combat, Borie fought with small arms, gunfire, and ramming, ultimately contributing to the sinking of U-405. Despite severe damage and flooding, Borie remained afloat for nearly a day before being scuttled by her own crew. The ship was awarded three battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation for her wartime service, with her crew receiving multiple medals, including Navy Crosses and Silver Stars. The USS Borie's wartime actions exemplify resilience and aggressive anti-submarine tactics, marking her as a notable vessel in the U.S. Navy's World War II history.

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