USS Peoria (PF-67)

USS Peoria (PF-67) off Charleston, South Carolina, following modification to a weather ship, c. June 1945
History
United States
NamePeoria
NamesakeCity of Peoria, Illinois
BuilderLeathem D. Smith Shipbuilding Company, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Launched2 October 1943
Completed25 May 1943
Commissioned2 January 1945
Decommissioned15 May 1946
Stricken19 June 1946
FateSold to Cuba, 16 June 1947
Cuba
NameAntonio Maceo
NamesakeAntonio Maceo Grajales
Acquired16 June 1947
FateSunk as a target, 1975
General characteristics
Class & typeTacoma-class frigate
Displacement1,264 long tons (1,284 t)
Length303 ft 11 in (92.63 m)
Beam37 ft 11 in (11.56 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 Peoria (PF-67), a Tacoma-class frigate, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named after Peoria, Illinois.

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