USS Cogswell (DD-651) was a Fletcher-class destroyer in the United States Navy, serving in World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War.
The ship is named in honor of Rear Admiral James Kelsey Cogswell, who served during the Spanish-American War, and Captain Francis Cogswell, who served during World War I.
The USS Cogswell was one of the US Navy ships present in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945.
Displacement 2924 Tons (Full), Dimensions, 376' 5"(oa) x 39' 7" x 13' 9" (Max) Armament 5 x 5"/38AA, 10 x 40mm, 7 x 20mm AA, 10 x 21" tt.(2x5). Machinery, 60,000 SHP; General Electric Geared Turbines, 2 screws Speed, 38 Knots, Range 6500 NM@ 15 Knots, Crew 273.
Operational and Building Data Laid down by Bath Iron Woks, Bath ME February 1 1943. Launched June 5 1943 and commissioned August 17 1943. Decommissioned April 30 1946 and recommissioned June 7 1951. Decommissioned October 1 1969. Stricken October 1 1969.
Sold: To Turkey October 1 1969, renamed Izmit.
Fate Stricken and broken up for scrap at Golcuk Koakaeli, Turkey December 14 1980.
