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19k | Nathaniel Fanning, born 31 May 1755 in Stonington, Conn., was commissioned midshipman in France by John Paul Jones when he was manning Bonhomme Richard. In the brilliant victory over Serapis 23 September 1779, Fanning served as captain of the main top. Most of his original group of men were killed, but he took a fresh party aloft and with them cleared Serapis' tops. When their yards locked the ships together, he led his men across to the British ship, where with hand grenades and other missiles, they drove the British seamen from their stations. In recommending that Fanning be promoted, Jones said of him ". . . he was one cause among the prominent in obtaining the victory". Lieutenant Fanning died of yellow fever 30 September 1805 while commanding Gunboat No. 1. | Bill Gonyo | |
| 20k | Undated, location unknown. | - | |
| 110k | Undated, location unknown. | Joe Radigan | |
| 94k | USS Fanning (DD-385) escorting USS Enterprise (CV-6) on the day the Doolittle Raid aircraft were launched, 18 April 1942. Photographed from USS Salt Lake City (CA-25). Destroyer in the background, headed toward the left, is USS Balch (DD-363), flagship of Destroyer Squadron Six. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. | Fred Weiss | |
| 101k | USS Fanning (DD-385) maneuvers near USS Enterprise (CV-6) on the day the Doolittle Raid aircraft were launched, 18 April 1942. Photographed from USS Salt Lake City (CA-25). Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. | Fred Weiss | |
| 153k | Navy Photo 3061-42, amidships view of the USS Flanning (DD 385) with Calistoga (YFB 21) in the background at Mare Island on 2 June 1942. | Darryl Baker | |
| 103k | Forward plan view of the USS Fanning (DD 385) at Mare Island on 22 Nov 1943. She was in overhaul at the shipyard from 9 Oct until 23 Nov 1943. USS Case (DD 370) is aft of Fanning. | Darryl Baker | |
| 109k | Aft plan view of the USS Fanning (DD 385) at Mare Island on 22 Nov 1943. She was in overhaul at the shipyard from 9 Oct until 23 Nov 1943. USS Chincoteague (AVP 24) is seen to the right. | Darryl Baker | |
| 75k | Bow on view of the USS Fanning (DD 385) departing Mare Island on 22 Nov 1943. | Darryl Baker | |
| 106k | Broadside view of the USS Fanning (DD 385) off Mare Island on 22 Nov 1943. | Darryl Baker | |
| 74k | Stern view of the USS Fanning (DD 385) departing Mare Island on 22 Nov 1943. | Darryl Baker | |
| 109k | Navy Photo 4596-44, stern view of USS Fanning (DD 385) off Mare Island on 17 July 1944. She was under repair at Mare Island from 7 July until 17 July 1944. | Darryl Baker | |
| 107k | Navy Photo 4599-44, broadside view of USS Fanning (DD 385) off Mare Island on 17 July 1944. She was under repair at Mare Island from 7 July until 17 July 1944. The ship is painted in camouflage Measure 32, Design 9d. | Darryl Baker | |
| 123k | Navy Photo 4600-44, bow on view of USS Fanning (DD 385) off Mare Island on 17 July 1944. She was under repair at Mare Island from 7 July until 17 July 1944. USS Dunlap (DD 384) is aft of Fanning. | Darryl Baker | |
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