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 Izard (DD-589) - USS Izard (DD-589) a Fletcher-class destroyer was a ship of the United States Navy named for Lieutenant Ralph Izard (17851822) Izard was launched 8 August 1942 by the Charleston Navy Yard; sponsored by Mrs. Robert E. Lee III great-granddaughter of Lt. Ralph Izard; and commissioned 15 May 1943 Commander Earl K. Van Swearingen in command.
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Mean Of Transportation