Discover the incredible journey of the USS Aaron Ward (DD-132), a Wickes-class destroyer, in our latest video. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Aaron Ward, this historic vessel was laid down at Bath, Maine, by Bath Iron Works in 1918 and launched in April 1919. Under the command of Lieutenant Commander Raymond A. Spruance, it played a pivotal role in the U.S. Navy's Atlantic Fleet, guarding transatlantic flights of Curtiss NC flying boats.

But that's just the beginning! Learn how the Aaron Ward shifted to the Pacific, engaged in salvage operations, and later became part of the Royal Navy as HMS Castleton during World War II. Discover the modifications, rescue missions, and its ultimate transformation into an Air Target ship. This fascinating journey epitomizes the strategic shifts and alliances of World War II. Don't miss it!

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