USS Hutchinson

USS Hutchinson (PF-45), a Tacoma-class frigate, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Hutchinson, Kansas.

USS Hutchinson (PF-45)
History
United States
NameHutchinson
NamesakeCity of Hutchinson, Kansas
ReclassifiedPF-45, 15 April 1943
BuilderConsolidated Steel Corporation, Wilmington, Los Angeles
Yard number530
Laid down28 July 1943
Launched27 August 1943
Sponsored byMrs. A. T. Cole
Commissioned3 February 1944
Decommissioned23 September 1946
Stricken29 October 1946
Honors and
awards
2 × battle stars, World War II
FateTransferred to Mexican Navy, 24 November 1947
Mexico
NameCalifornia
Acquired24 November 1947
FateScrapped, 1964
General characteristics
Class and 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
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