   {|    |} the first uss chauncey (dd-3) (originally "destroyer no. 3") was a bainbridge-class destroyer in the united states navy named for commodore isaac chauncey. ==construction== chauncey was launched on 26 october 1901 by neafie and levy ship and engine building company of philadelphia, pennsylvania. she was sponsored by mrs. m. c. s. todd and placed in reduced commission on 20 november 1902. chauncey placed in reserve on 2 december 1902 and received full commission on 21 february 1903. lieutenant stanford elwood moses was placed in command and chauncey reported to the atlantic fleet. ==pre-world war i== chauncey served with the coast squadron until 20 september 1903, when she was transferred to the asiatic fleet and left key west for the orient on 18 december. after sailing by way of the suez canal, she arrived at cavite to join the force representing us interest in the far east as it cruised in the philippines during winters and off china during summers. aside from the period of 3 december 1905 â 12 january 1907, when she was in reserve at cavite, chauncey continued this service until the entrance of america into [
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