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USS Tolman

USS Tolman is documented as an ships in the WAR-CL-000222 roster.

DM-28 · Robert H. Smith classUnited States NavyWorld War IIVerified subject image
USS Tolman (DM-28) in Boston harbour, Massachusetts (USA), on 13 November 1944. The ship is painted in Camouflage Measure 31, Design 16D. Tolman was laid down as DD-740, but was redesignated DM-28 prior to launching.
The U.S. Navy destroyer minelayer USS Tolman (DM-28) in Boston harbour, Massachusetts (USA), on 13 November 1944. The ship is painted in Camouflage Measure 31, Design 16D. Tolman was laid down as DD-740, but was redesignated DM-28 prior to launching. Note the mines aboard.U.S. Navy photo NH 107141 · Public domainImage source
Hull / pennantDD-740, DM-28
ClassRobert H. Smith class
NavyUnited States Navy
CountryUnited States

What is known about this ship

USS Tolman is documented as an ships in the WAR-CL-000222 roster.

Class context: Robert H. Smith class

The Robert H. Smith class consisted of twelve Allen M. Sumner hulls converted during construction into fast destroyer minelayers.

This ship is recorded as a member of Robert H. Smith class. Shared design history belongs on the class page; this page concentrates on the individual hull where evidence is available.

Sources and further reading

  1. Robert H. Smith-class destroyer ↗Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-18
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