Patterson DE-1061

Patterson
(DE-1061: dp. 3,011; 1. 438'; b. 47'; dr. 25', s. 27 k., cpl. 245; a. 1 5", 4 tt.; ASROC, DASH, SPARROW III missiles; cl. Kno:G)

The third Patterson was laid down 12 October 1967 by Avondale Shipyards, Ine., Westwego, La, Launched 3 May 1969; sponsored by Miss Laura Winslow, and commissioned 14 March 1970, Comdr. John W. Walden in command.