The USS Cassin Young (DD-793) is a Fletcher-class destroyer that was commissioned into the United States Navy during World War II. Launched in 1943, it played a significant role in the Pacific Theater, participating in various battles and operations, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf. The ship was named after Captain Cassin Young, a naval officer who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery during World War I. After serving in the Navy, the USS Cassin Young was decommissioned in 1960 and later became a museum ship in Boston, Massachusetts. It is now part of the USS Constitution Museum, where visitors can learn about its history and the role of destroyers in naval warfare. The ship is preserved to honor the service of those who served aboard and to educate the public about naval history.