USS Dale (DD-290)

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

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