USS Van Buren (PF-42)

USS Van Buren (PF-42)

USS Van Buren (PF-42), a Tacoma-class frigate, was the second ship of the United States Navy to hold this name. The first Van Buren, a revenue cutter, was named for President Martin Van Buren; the second Van Buren (PF-42), honors the city of Van Buren, Arkansas.

The second Van Buren (PF-42), originally classified as PG-150, was laid down under a Maritime Commission contract (MC hull 1453) on 24 June 1943 at the Consolidated Steel Corporation shipyard in Los Angeles, California; launched on 27 July 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Edward J. O'Hara; and commissioned at Terminal Island, California, on 17 December 1943, with Lieutenant Commander Charles B. Arrington, USCG, in command.