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USS Slater (Destroyer Escort)

Albany, New York • Albany County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

The USS Slater is the last remaining destroyer escort in the United States, a type of warship vital to Allied victory in World War II. This vessel now serves as a floating museum, preserving a critical piece of naval combat history.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
5/7/1998
Other Names
De-766

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military; Maritime History
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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