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Dahlgren - DLG-12

Dahlgren III

(DLG-12: dp. 6,368; 1. 612"; b. 62'; dr. 16'7"; s. 30+
k.; cpl. 377; a. Classified; cl. Coontz)

The third Dahlgren (DLG-12) was launched 16 March 1960 by Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, sponsored by Mrs. Katharine D. Cromwell, granddaughter of Rear Admiral Dahlgren; and commissioned 8 April 1961, Commander C. E. Landis in command.