1955. In April 1956, Stephen Potter was in Long Beach and, on 14 July, operated with Destroyer Squadron 23, out of Kobe, Japan, before returning to the United States in November 1956. On 21 April 1958, Stephen Potter was again placed out of commission, in reserve, and berthed at Mare Island, Calif. She remained there until 1 December 1972 when she was struck from the Navy List. Stephen Potter was sold 27 November 1973 and broken up for scrap. Honors Stephen Potter received 12 battle stars for World War II service. References External links history.navy.mil: USS Stephen Potter navsource.org: USS Stephen Potter hazegray.org: USS Stephen Potter "Steamin' Steve" (USS Stephen Potter Association website) World War II destroyers of the United States Cold War destroyers of the United States Korean War destroyers of the United States Ships built in San Francisco 1943 ships Fletcher-class destroyers of the United States Navy