Definitions for "USS Porter"
USS Porter (DD-356) was the lead ship in her class of destroyers in the United States Navy. She was the third Navy ship named for Commodore David Porter and his son, Admiral David Dixon Porter.
USS Porter (DDG-78) is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy. Porter is named after Commodore David Porter, and his son, Admiral David Dixon Porter.
Five ships in the United States Navy have been named USS Porter for Commodore David Porter, and his son, Admiral David Dixon Porter.