A World War II destroyer, the USS Cassin Young is berthed in the Charlestown Navy Yard, just steps from the USS Constitution. Built in 1943, the ship was named after Captain Cassin Young, who was killed in the line of duty in 1942. The ship was attacked by Kamikaze in 1945 and suffered heavy casualties. Later repaired, it was re-commissioned for the Korean conflict in 1951. Cassin Young provides a more modern contrast to USS Constitution and is a memorial to destroyer men and the ships they served on. She has been open to the public since 1981 and is basically restored to her late-1950s appearance.
To learn more please visit:
www.nps.gov/bost/historyculture/usscassinyoung.htm