USS Preble was a United States Navy sloop-of-war with 16 guns, built by the Portsmouth Navy Yard, Kittery, Maine, launched June 13, 1839 and commissioned in 1840. She was named after Commodore Edward Preble (1761-1807).
The fourth USS Preble (DD-345/DM-20/AG-99) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was named for Edward Preble.
The USS PREBLE (DDG-46) is the fifth ship to be named in honor of Commodore Edward Preble. PREBLE was commissioned on May 9, 1960 as DLG-15 and was one of the first ships built from the keel up to fire Terrier guided missiles. On 1 July 1975, USS PREBLE (DLG-15) was re-designated USS PREBLE (DDG-46).
USS Preble (DLG-15/DDG-46) was a ship in the United States Naval Service. She was the fifth ship named to honor after Commodore Edward Preble (1761–1807). Preble was laid down by Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, 16 December 1957.