USS Pueblo (PF-13)

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

History
United States
NamePueblo
NamesakeCity of Pueblo, Colorado
BuilderKaiser Cargo, Inc., Richmond, California
Laid down14 November 1943
Launched20 January 1944
Commissioned27 May 1944
Decommissioned6 April 1946
FateSold to the Dominican Republic, 1948
Dominican Republic
Name
  • Presidente Troncoso (1948–1962)
  • Gregorio Luperón (1962–1979)
Namesake
Acquired1948
RenamedGregorio Luperón, 1962
Stricken1979
FateScrapped, 1982
General characteristics
Class and typeTacoma-class frigate
Displacement
  • 1,430 long tons (1,453 t) light
  • 2,415 long tons (2,454 t) full
Length303 ft 11 in (92.63 m)
Beam37 ft 11 in (11.56 m)
Draft13 ft 8 in (4.17 m)
Propulsion
  • 2 × 5,500 shp (4,101 kW) turbines
  • 3 boilers
  • 2 shafts
Speed20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
Complement190
Armament

USS Pueblo (PF-13), a Tacoma-class frigate, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Pueblo, Colorado.