From Ships of the U.S. Navy and Their Sponsors.
USS Dale Sloop of War
Named for Commodore Richard Dale, U.S. Navy
675 tons, 8 guns
Launched November 8, 1839 at Philadelphia Navy Yard.
SPONSOR: Commander John M. Dale, son of Commodore Richard Dale, U.S. Navy, of Revolutionary fame.
John Gwinn was the ship's first commander.
"On the occasion of the launching, Commander Dale wore the sword presented to John Paul Jones by Louis XVI of France.
"The sword came into possession of Commodore Richard Dale after the death of John Paul Jones."
--Brock-Perry
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