USS Knapp
USS Knapp (DD-653), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Harry Shepard Knapp a Vice Admiral of the United States Navy and Military Governor of Santo Domingo. It is in Astoria. The site is in the hands of the United States Navy.
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A museum inside Astoria
You can stay in Astoria
USS Knapp is inside Astoria, which has 29 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Portland
Portland is about 72 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 65–70°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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USS Knapp
USS Knapp (DD-653), a Fletcher-class destroyer, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Harry Shepard Knapp a Vice Admiral of the United States Navy and Military Governor of Santo Domingo. Her keel was laid down on 8 March 1943 by Bath Iron Works, in Bath, Maine. She was launched on 10 July 1943, sponsored by Margaret L. and Mary C. Knapp and commissioned on 16 September 1943.
- Type
- Museum
- Run by
- United States Navy
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Lodging near USS Knapp
The first towns with rooms are Astoria (29) and Seaside (52).
- 1Fort Clatsop
- 2Astoria Column
- 3Fort Stevens
- 4Tillamook Rock Light
- 5Lewis and Clark
- 6Cape Disappointment
- 7Fort Columbia
- 8Columbia River Maritime Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From USS Knapp | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria | in town | — | 29 17 hotels · 4 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,838 | $445K | C− |
| Seaside 24% vacation homes | 15 mi south | 20 min | 52 31 hotels · 5 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 7,092 | $460K | D |
| Warrenton | 5 mi west | 10 min | 11 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 6,312 | $416K | D |
| Long Beach 40% vacation homes | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 33 11 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 8 RV parks | 1,769 | $363K | B+ |
| Ilwaco | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 19 3 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 1,112 | $370K | — |
| Cannon Beach 60% vacation homes | 22 mi south | 35 min | 37 15 hotels · 2 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 1,512 | $823K | — |
| Gearhart 42% vacation homes | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 1,861 | $688K | — |
| Ocean Park 35% vacation homes | 24 mi northwest | 35 min | 16 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 2,122 | $351K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
Other well-known places within 20 miles.
15 mi LandmarkFort Clatsop
2in town LandmarkAstoria Column
37 mi LandmarkFort Stevens
420 mi LighthouseTillamook Rock Light
55 mi National Historical ParkLewis and Clark National Historical Park244K visitors a year
614 mi State parkCape Disappointment State Park
77 mi State parkFort Columbia State Park
8in town MuseumColumbia River Maritime Museum100K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Fort Clatsop: Glenn Scofield Williams from USA, CC BY 2.0 · Astoria Column: The original uploader was Decumanus at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Stevens: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, Attribution · Tillamook Rock Light: Jwyoung, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lewis and Clark National Historical Park: National Park Service Digital Image Archives, Public domain · Cape Disappointment State Park: Adbar, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Columbia State Park: Werewombat, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Columbia River Maritime Museum: NSandel, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Asked about USS Knapp
Is USS Knapp in Astoria?
Yes. It’s inside Astoria, OR.
When is the best time to visit USS Knapp?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 65–70°.
How far is USS Knapp from Portland?
About 72 miles southeast of Portland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to USS Knapp?
Olympia Regional (OLM), about 69 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland (PDX), about 72 miles.
Where should I stay near USS Knapp?
Astoria (in town, 29 places to stay), Seaside (15 mi, 52 places to stay) and Warrenton (5 mi, 11 places to stay).
Local know-how from Astoria
Ask a question, or answer one, in Astoria’s Town Square.
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