The USS Charles F. Adams (DD-DA-1) was a guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy, commissioned in 1960. It was named after Charles Francis Adams, a prominent American politician and naval officer. The ship was part of the Charles F. Adams-class, designed for anti-aircraft warfare and equipped with advanced radar and missile systems. Decommissioned in 1993, the USS Charles F. Adams served for over three decades, participating in various naval operations and exercises. After its decommissioning, the ship was eventually stricken from the naval register and is now a museum ship, showcasing naval history and technology.