USS Corpus Christi (PF-44)

USS Corpus Christi (PF-44)
History
United States
NameCorpus Christi
NamesakeCity of Corpus Christi, Texas
BuilderConsolidated Steel Corporation, Wilmington, California
Laid down17 July 1943
Launched17 August 1943
Commissioned29 January 1944
Decommissioned2 August 1946
FateSold, 3 October 1947
General characteristics
Class & 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 6 in (11.43 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 Corpus Christi (PF-44), a Tacoma-class frigate, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for Corpus Christi, Texas.

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