American destroyer USS Shaw (1916-1934) on 1 September 1915

Building approved in 1915. First material immediately ordered. On 1 September after 1 month 17% completed. Contracted building time 16 months. Displacement 1.100 tons.(1)

Note

1. Sampson-class. Laid down at the Mare Island Navy Yard, USA on 7 February 1916, launched on 9 December 1916 and commissioned on 9 April 1917. Hull number DD-68. 

Source

Marineblad 1915/1916 no. 6. The article was mainly based on a report of the Secretary of Navy dated 16 October 1915 over the year ending on 30 June 1915.