USS Dale (DLG-19/CG-19) was a Leahy-class cruiser in service with the United States Navy from 1963 to 1994. She was sunk as a target in 2000 off the East Coast of the United States near Maryland.
USS Dale (CG-19) underway, circa the 1980s or early 1990s
USS Dale (CG-19) anchored off Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, on 25 December 1982
Leahy-class cruisers were a class of guided-missile cruisers built for the United States Navy. They were originally designated as Destroyer Leaders (DLG), but in the 1975 cruiser realignment they were reclassified as guided-missile cruisers (CG).
USS Leahy (CG-16)
USS Bainbridge (CGN-25)
Worden prior to modernization in late 1960s or early 1970s.
Gridley after modernization, but prior to NTU.