The USS Spence (DD-555) was a Gearing-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in 1944. Designed for anti-submarine warfare and surface action, she played a vital role in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The ship was equipped with advanced radar and weaponry for its time, allowing it to engage enemy vessels effectively. Tragically, the USS Spence met her fate during a typhoon in December 1944, while operating near the Philippines. The ship capsized and sank, resulting in the loss of 204 crew members. Her service is remembered as part of the Navy's efforts in the war.