USS Rowan (DD-782)

USS Rowan (DD-782) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945. After serving briefly in the final months of World War II, Rowan was active during the Korean War, providing naval gunfire support and screening aircraft carriers. The ship also saw extensive service during the Vietnam War, participating in operations such as Sea Dragon and offering naval gunfire support along the Vietnamese coast. Decommissioned from U.S. service in 1975, Rowan was transferred to the Republic of China Navy, where she served as ROCS Lai Yang (DD-20) until her retirement.