USS Dale (DD-290)

For other ships with the same name, see USS Dale.

USS Dale at the Philadelphia Naval Yard on 11 June 1926
History
United States
NameDale
NamesakeRichard Dale[1]
BuilderBethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Squantum Victory Yard[1]
Laid down28 July 1919[1]
Launched19 November 1919[1]
Commissioned16 February 1920[1]
Decommissioned1 May 1930[1]
Stricken22 October 1930[1]
Fate
  • Sold 17 January 1931
  • Became commercial cargo ship Masaya
  • Sunk 28 March 1943[1]
General characteristics
Class and typeClemson-class destroyer[1]
Tonnage1,174 GRT as Masaya[2]
Displacement1,190 tons[1]
Length314 ft 5 in (95.8 m)[1]
Beam31 ft 8 in (9.7 m)[1]
Draft9 ft 3 in (2.8 m)[1]
Propulsion
  • 26,500 shp (19,800 kW);
  • geared turbines,
  • 2 screws
Speed
  • 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph)[1]
  • Converted to motor power plant as Masaya[1][2]
Range4,900 nmi (9,100 km; 5,600 mi) at 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)[1]
Complement120 officers and enlisted[1]
Armament
NotesNavy stripped ship of "propelling machinery, war gear, shafting, propellers and struts" before sale. Conversion involved total new power plant

The third USS Dale (DD-290) was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy. She was named for Richard Dale.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s DANFS: Dale III.
  2. ^ a b Lloyds 1934–1935.