Charleston Navy Yard
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The Charleston Navy Yard was a U.S. Navy shipyard located in Charleston, South Carolina that commenced operations in 1901.
Shipbuilding
Among other ships, the yard built destroyers for the U.S. Navy starting with the U.S.S. Tillman, completed in 1921.
Commandants
Dates of appointment given:
- Captain George L. Dyer, 5 April, 1906[1]
- Rear Admiral James D. Adams, 2 January, 1909[2] (also Commandant 6th Naval District)
- Captain Benjamin C. Bryan, 8 July, 1915[3]
Aides to Commandant
Dates of appointment given:
- Lieutenant James W. Hayward, 8 December, 1914[4]
- Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Walter L. Heiberg, 17 August, 1914[5]
Captains of the Yard
Dates of appointment given:
- Commander Warren J. Terhune, 25 November, 1913[6] (and in command of U.S.S. Hartford)
Engineer Officers
Dates of appointment given:
- Lieutenant Commander William T. Tarrant, 5 July, 1913[7]
- Lieutenant Halford R. Greenlee, 16 June, 1916[8]
Ordnance Officers
Dates of appointment given:
Equipment Officers
Dates of appointment given:
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