Oh man.. first a submarine, and then I finally find a ship!!!
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USS McFarland (DD-237/AVD-14) was a
Clemson-class destroyer in the
United States Navy during
World War II. She was named for
John McFarland."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_McFarland_(DD-237)
Creepy connection to CT as well.
John McFarland (1840 – ?) was a sailor in the United States Navy and a recipient of the Medal of Honor. McFarland entered the Navy at Boston, Massachusetts, 24 December 1861 as seaman on Ohio, later transferring to
Hartford in the West Gulf Blockading Squadron.
Hartford:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Hartford_%281858%29
Her Anchor now sits at the University of Hartford.
sweet.. Road trip time!