USS Poughkeepsie (PF-26)

The USS Poughkeepsie (PF-26) was a Tacoma-class frigate of the United States Navy. She was named for Poughkeepsie, New York.

Construction and Commissioning

The Poughkeepsie was laid down on 26 July 1943 by the Western Pipe and Steel Co., San Francisco, California; launched on 29 October 1943; sponsored by Mrs. John E. Evans; and commissioned on 23 February 1944.

Service History

Following shakedown training, the Poughkeepsie departed San Francisco on 1 May 1944, arriving in Pearl Harbor on 15 May for further training before departing for the Western Pacific. She performed escort duties in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II, primarily focused on anti-submarine warfare and convoy protection. Specific details regarding her operational deployments and engagements require further research. Following the end of the war, her activities included post-war occupation duties and repatriation of troops.

Decommissioning and Fate

The Poughkeepsie was decommissioned on 15 June 1946 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 1 November 1946. Her ultimate fate, whether scrapped or otherwise disposed of, requires additional historical documentation.

References

Further research is needed to expand upon the operational details of the USS Poughkeepsie's wartime service and post-war disposition. Information from naval archives and historical records would be beneficial in completing this entry.