Given the question: Pick one category for the following text. The options are - company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work. USS Putnam (DD-757) - USS Putnam (DD-757) an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer was the 2nd ship of the United States Navy to be named for Charles Putnam. She was built and saw action in the Pacific during World War II. She was laid down 11 July 1943 by Bethlehem Steel Co. Shipbuilding Division San Francisco California; launched 26 March 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Doana Putnam Wheeler; and commissioned 12 October 1944. Cdr. Frederick Hilles was in command.
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Mean Of Transportation