USS Rockford (PF-48)

USS Rockford (PF-48)

USS Rockford (PF-48), a Tacoma-class frigate, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rockford, Illinois.

Rockford, projected as PG-156, was laid down on 28 August 1943 as PF-48 by Consolidated Steel Corporation, Los Angeles, California; launched on 27 September 1943, sponsored by Mrs. Harry L. Crotzer; and commissioned on 6 March 1944, Commander D. H. Bartlett, USCG, in command.