High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Daniel A. Joy (DE-585) was a Rudderow-class destroyer escort built by Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard, in Hingham, Massachusetts It was launched on 15 January 1944, sponsored by Mrs. D. A. Joy (widow of Petty Officer Joy), and commissioned on 28 April 1944. Lieutenant F. E. Lawton, USNR, as commanding officer.