The destroyer that nearly torpedoed the President of the United States
In short: Meet the USS William D. Porter, a destroyer known as the "Willie Dee" for her legendary streak of misfortune. This video explores how a series of unfortunate mistakes made her one of the unluckiest ships in the Navy.
The USS William D. Porter, nicknamed the "Willie Dee," serves as a striking example of the logistical and operational challenges faced by a rapidly expanding naval fleet. Beyond her reputation for bad luck, the ship is most famous for a near-disaster in which she almost launched a torpedo at the President of the United States.
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