USS Dale (DD-290)

USS Dale (DD-290)

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

History

"Dale" was launched November 19, 1919 by Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Squantum, Massachusetts; sponsored by Mrs. A. J. Peters; and commissioned February 16, 1920, Commander F. H. Roberts in command.

From March 3 to April 3, 1920 "Dale" cruised New England waters aiding in the recalibration of radio compass stations in the 1st Naval District. Assigned to Destroyer Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, she operated with destroyer squadrons along the Atlantic coast, in the Gulf of Mexico, and in the Caribbean. Her activities included tactical exercises and battle practice; fleet maneuvers, war exercises, and fleet search problems; training naval reservists; and service from Norfolk in the calibration of radio compass stations in the 5th Naval District.

On June 17, 1924 "Dale" sailed from Newport under the command of future Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. to make courtesy visits to ports in Germany, Denmark, Norway, Scotland, England, France, Spain, and Portugal. Arriving at Gibraltar 21 September, she cruised in the Mediterranean until June, engaging in battle practice, intelligence work, and international goodwill calls. She departed Gibraltar July 2, 1925 for New York, arriving July 16.

Fate

"Dale" operated with Destroyer Squadrons, Scouting Fleet, on the Atlantic coast, in the Caribbean, and in the Panama Canal Zone until arrival at Philadelphia September 21, 1929. She was decommissioned there May 1, 1930 and sold January 17, 1931. Converted to a fruit carrier MV "Masaya" and acted as an Army freighter during World War II. Sunk following bombing, March 28 1943 of the east coast of New Guinea. [ [http://www.pacificwrecks.com/ships/usn/SS_masaya/index.html The Saga of S.S. Masaya] . Don Fetterly.]

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/d1/dale-iii.htm

External links

*http://www.navsource.org/archives/05/290.htm
* [http://www.pacificwrecks.com/ships/usn/SS_masaya/index.html The Saga of S.S. Masaya] . Don Fetterly.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • USS Dale — war der Name mehrerer Schiffe der US Marine, die nach dem Offizier Richard Dale benannt wurden: USS Dale (1839) USS Dale (DD 4) USS Dale (DD 290) USS Dale (DD 353) der Dale Klasse USS Dale (DLG 19) Kategorie: Schiffsname der United States Navy …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • USS Dale — USS Dale  имя пяти военных кораблей американского флота, названных в честь капитана Ричарда Дейла. USS Dale (1839)  военный шлюп, спущенный на воду в 1839 году. USS Dale (DD 4)  эскадренный миноносец типа «Бейнбридж», спущенный на… …   Википедия

  • USS Dale — Five ships of the United States Navy have been named Dale , in honor of Captain Richard Dale. * The USS|Dale|1839|6, was a sloop of war, launched in 1839 and transferred to the Maryland Naval Militia in 1895. * The USS|Dale|DD 4, was a Bainbridge …   Wikipedia

  • USS Iowa turret explosion — USS Iowa s Turret Two explodes Date April 19, 1989 Place Caribbean Sea ne …   Wikipedia

  • USS Chesapeake (1799) — For other ships of the same name, see USS Chesapeake. Career (United States of America) …   Wikipedia

  • USS Herndon (DD-198) — Career (USN) Name: USS Herndon Namesake …   Wikipedia

  • Liste der Zerstörer der United States Navy — Schiffe der United States Navy A B C D E F …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Список эскадренных миноносцев США по типам — …   Википедия

  • List of World War II topics (U) — # U 571 (film) # U A # U boat Front Clasp # U boat War Badge # U Boote westwärts # U Man # U.S. British Staff Conference (ABC 1) # U.S. 20th Air Base Group # U.S. 5th Interceptor Command # U.S. Army Forces Far East # U.S. Army Forces in the… …   Wikipedia

  • Liste der Schiffe der United States Navy/D — Schiffe der United States Navy A B …   Deutsch Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”