USS Blue (DD-744)

USS Blue underway on 14 May 1944
History
United States
NameBlue
NamesakeJohn S. Blue
BuilderBethlehem Mariners Harbor, Staten Island, New York
Laid down30 June 1943
Launched28 November 1943
Commissioned20 March 1944
Decommissioned27 January 1971
Stricken1 February 1974
FateSunk as target off California 28 April 1977
General characteristics
Class & typeAllen M. Sumner-class destroyer
Displacement2,200 tons
Length376 ft 6 in (114.76 m)
Beam40 ft (12 m)
Draft15 ft 8 in (4.78 m)
Propulsion
  • 60,000 shp (45,000 kW);
  • 2 propellers
Speed34 knots (63 km/h; 39 mph)
Range6,500 nmi (12,000 km; 7,500 mi) at 15 kn (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement336
Armament

USS Blue (DD-744), an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, was the second United States Navy ship of that name, for Lieutenant Commander John S. Blue (1902–1942).

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