During World War II, the United States had a fleet of over 1,200 combat ships. Each of them had a unique story and service record.

With so many ships, there would be many stories of heroism, stories of tragedy, and some stories of total incompetence.

One ship, in particular, was so bad, it became the but of jokes throughout the Navy, because they almost killed the President of the United States.

Learn more about the USS William D. Porter, The Unluckiest Ship in WWII.
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