USS HARTLEY DE-1029

USS Hartley (DE-1029) was a Dealey-class destroyer escort commissioned by the United States Navy in 1957. Named after Lieutenant Commander David H. Hartley, the ship served primarily in anti-submarine warfare roles during the Cold War, operating extensively in the Atlantic and Caribbean. Hartley participated in numerous NATO exercises and provided escort services for American and allied vessels. In 1972, she was transferred to the Colombian Navy and renamed ARC Boyacá (DE-16), where she continued to serve for several more years.