USS Rhind

USS Rhind in January, 1945
History
United States
NamesakeAlexander Colden Rhind
BuilderPhiladelphia Naval Shipyard
Laid down22 September 1937
Launched28 July 1938
Commissioned10 November 1939
Decommissioned26 August 1946
Stricken5 April 1948
FateSunk, 22 March 1948
General characteristics
Class and typeBenham-class destroyer
Displacement2,350 tons (full)
Length341 ft 3 in
Beam35 ft 5 in
Draft14 ft 4 in
Propulsion
  • 50,000 shp,
  • Westinghouse Geared Turbines,
  • 2 propellers
Speed34 knots
Complement184 officers and enlisted
Armament

USS Rhind (DD-404) was a Benham-class destroyer in the United States Navy. She was named for Alexander Colden Rhind.

Rhind (DD-404) was laid down 22 September 1937 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard; launched 28 July 1938; sponsored by Mrs. Frederick S. Camp; and commissioned 10 November 1939.