REUBEN CHASE

'Reuben Chase' (23 June 175423 June 1824) was an officer in the Continental Navy.
Chase joined ''Ranger'' as a seaman in 1777 and served during John Paul Jones' daring raid into British waters. Chase was appointed a midshipman in ''Bonhomme Richard'' 18 March 1779, and took part in the historic victory over HMS ''Serapis'' 23 September 1779.
''Chase'' (DD-323) was named in his honor.

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