"USS Slater DE-766 Has been Designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. Destroyer escorts defended vital - convoys during World War II. Mass-produced between 1943-45, 563 were launched, giving the U.S. Navy strategic strength in anti-submarine warfare. Swift and maneuverable, these ships performed diverse roles into the Vietnam era. USS Slater is the best-preserved example in the world. National Park Service United States Department of the Interior Designated 2012"