USS Hull (DD-945)

USS Hull (DD-945) was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1958. Named after Commodore Isaac Hull, the ship served extensively during the Cold War, participating in numerous training exercises and operations, including deployments to the Western Pacific and Vietnam War combat support missions. In the 1970s, USS Hull was notable for testing the prototype 8"/55 Mark 71 Major Caliber Lightweight Gun (MCLWG), making it unique among destroyers. After decades of service, the ship was decommissioned in 1983 and later sunk as a target during naval exercises in 1998.