USS Corpus Christi (PF-44)
USS Corpus Christi (PF-44), a Tacoma-class frigate, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for Corpus Christi, Texas.
Corpus Christi (PF-44) was launched 17 August 1943 by Consolidated Steel Corp., Wilmington, California; sponsored by Mrs. C. Driscoll; commissioned 29 January 1944 at San Pedro, California, Commander W. W. Childress, USCG, in command; and reported to the Pacific Fleet.
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