The USS Bainbridge (DD-1) was the lead ship of her class of destroyers in the United States Navy. Launched in 1908, she was named after Commodore William Bainbridge, a notable naval officer. The ship was designed for various roles, including escorting larger vessels and conducting anti-submarine warfare. Commissioned in 1910, the USS Bainbridge served during World War I, primarily in the Atlantic Ocean. After the war, she continued to operate until her decommissioning in 1920. The ship was eventually sold for scrap in 1931, marking the end of her service in the U.S. Navy.