I was told that it was one of the first complete medcruise videos ever. Originally commissioned as guided missile frigates dlg, they were redesignated as guided missile destroyers ddg under the fleet realignment in 1975. Navy photo by mass communication specialist 3rd class a. Farragutclass and coontzclass frigates in the cold war. The ddg conversion is represented by the farragut ddg37. Models are also available in either smaller or larger scale than listed above. Uss farragut dd300 was a clemson class destroyer commissioned on 4 june 1920. Uss farragut dd348, the lead ship of her class of destroyers, was commissioned on 18 june 1934. In order to make sure your transition to team farragut is successful, the below information is provided. Farragut dlg 6 naval cruise book, class of 1964, page 6. Ddg 37, named for admiral david glasgow farragut usn 18011870, was a farragutclass guided missile frigate destroyer leader laid down as dlg6 by the bethlehem steel corporation at quincy in massachusetts on 3 june 1957, launched on 15 july 1958 by mrs. When only 12 years old, he was given command of a prize ship taken by essex, and brought her safely to port. She was the 4th us navy ship to bear the name and second class of destroyer named after farragut s name.
Tin can sailors shipmate registry the national association. Ddg 37 william dery mm2 1973 to 1979 williamdery9426 at ddg 37. This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard uss farragut. I shot this video in betamax format during the 1986 mediterranean cruise of the uss farragut ddg 37. They were the only redesignated ships to be renumbered as well as under the realignment, with the first unit changing from dlg6 to ddg 37 and all subsequent vessels being renumbered upwards in. Navy photograph from the uss farragut dlg6 1961 cruise book. The fourth farragut, a guided missile frigate dlg6, was projected as dl6 but reclassified on 14 november 1956, reclassified as a guided missile destroyer ddg37 on 30 june 1975, and served from 19601992. Uss farragut ddg37 was the lead ship of her class of guidedmissile destroyers destroyer leaders built for the united states navy during the 1950s.
One of the most colorful naval commanders of the civil war was david glasgow farragut. The ddg conversion is represented by the farragut ddg 37. Uss farragut ddg99 is a flight iia arleigh burkeclass guided missile destroyer, commissioned on. Uss farragut ddg37 a farragutclass guided missile destroyer. Stylish graphic featuring photo of uss farragut, ship name, hull number and ship insignia appears on back of shirt, and front left breast of shirt features your choice of either the general united states navy logo or a proud to have served navy veteran logo. Navy a significant contributing factor to the union success at vicksburg was the skill of the norths naval commanders. Uss farragut ddg 37 decommissioning pamphlet ships. Ddg 99 uss farragut, arleigh burke flight iia class guidedmissile destroyer, us navy history and characteristics. Navshipso navsea shipbuilding support office norfolk naval shipyard code 284, bldg 705 portsmouth, va 237091020 757 9673484 757 9672957 fax. The fifth farragut, a guided missile destroyer ddg99, was. This is the official page for the latest news and information concerning uss farragut ddg 99.
Us navy 090824n1522s005 a visit, board, search, and seizure team from the guidedmissile destroyer uss farragut ddg 99 approaches the navy training boat usns hunter 8202 during a visit, board, search, and seizure trainin. Subsequently, a decision was made to build all six to the gun and missile coontz design as dlgs 611 as part of. May 19, 2017 uss farragut ddg 99 may 19, 2017 uss farragut was honored to be the host ship for the brazilian tall ship cisne branco during their recent visit to mayport naval station. Farragut dlg 6 naval cruise book, class of 1964, page 6 of 88 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Mk 42 gun mount, one mk 112 asroc asw rocket launcher, one twin mk 10 missile launcher, and two triple mk 32 torpedo tube mounts. Uss farragut ddg 37 license plate aluminum license plate. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss farragut page. The farragut took part in various contingency operations in the atlantic and mediterranean, earning the navy unit commendation.
Uss farragut dlg6 19631964 mediterranean cruise book ebay. The farragut class was the first class of missilearmed carrier escorts to be. The fifth farragut ddg99 was commissioned on 10 june 2006. Farragut was reclassified as a guided missile destroyer ddg 37 on 30 june 1975. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. The farragut class was the first class of missilearmed carrier escorts to be built as. Uss farragut ddg 99 is an arleigh burkeclass destroyer in the united states navy.
Uss farragut ddg37 dlg6 guided missile destroyer admiral. Uss farragut dlg6ddg37 was the lead ship of her class of guidedmissile destroyers originally destroyer leaders built for the united states navy during the 1950s. The ship was named after admiral david glasgow farragut. Copies are available in the ships store for purchase and personal printing. License plate is black and silver your merchandise will be shipped via usps first class mail. All the color photographs on this web site, taken during the eighties or early nineties, show these ships late in their careers with their ddg hull numbers. Uss farragut may refer to the following ships of the united states navy. Uss farragut ddg37 free uss farragut dlg6 free uss fechteler dd870 free. Uss farragut ddg 99 may 19, 2017 uss farragut was honored to be the host ship for the brazilian tall ship cisne branco during their recent visit to mayport naval station. The fourth farragut, a guided missile frigate dlg6, was projected as dl6 but reclassified on 14 november 1956, reclassified as a guided missile destroyer ddg 37 on 30 june 1975, and served from 19601992. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Farragut was reclassified as a guided missile destroyer ddg37 on 30 june 1975. We would like to thank those who loaned us their books to scan and especially to tim nightingale who devoted his time to scan and set these up for us all.
Ddg 37 farragut coontz the farragut class guided missile destroyers were constructed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. The farragut was decommissioned on october 31, 1989, after almost 29 years of service and was stricken from the navy list on november 20, 1992. Ddg 37, named for admiral david glasgow farragut usn 18011870, was a farragut class guided missile frigate destroyer leader laid down as dlg6 by the bethlehem steel corporation at quincy in massachusetts on 3 june 1957, launched on 15 july 1958 by mrs. The ships were also known as the coontz class, since ddg 40 coontz was the first designed and built as a guided missile ship. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted. About the library the collection bibliographies cruise books research guides. Both groups were intended for fast task force air defense. With worldclass production and customer support, your satisfaction is guaranteed. The f arragut class was the first class of missilearmed carrier escorts to be built as such for the usn. General information book, uss farragut dd 348 author. She was the 4th us navy ship to bear the name and second class of destroyer named after farraguts name. Felt, wife of the vice chief of naval operations and commissioned on 10 december.
Farragut ddg37 class as reclassified color profiles. Spreen, usn, assuming command, and proudly took her place in the navy. Ddg99 uss farragut, arleigh burke flight iia class guidedmissile destroyer, us navy history and characteristics. Dixon as 37 naval cruise book, class of 1981, page 8 of 152 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Ddg 37 uss farragut photo sweatshirt navy pictures. Farragut dlg 6 naval cruise book, class of 1964, page. Photo courtesy of michael the cowboy stevenson november 12, 1979. Sailors aboard the guidedmissile destroyer uss farragut ddg 99 heave in lines before getting underway, mayport, florida, 2012. Farragut, luce and macdonough, numbered after the mitscher class as allgun dl 68. Available sizes are adult small through adult xlarge.
Admiral david glasglow farragut first admiral of the u. The ships were also known as the coontz class, since ddg. The above uss farragut ddg 37 history may or may not. That cruise enabled her to take part in the space program on 24 may. Uss farragut dlg6ddg37 was the lead ship of her class of guidedmissile destroyers originally destroyer leaders built for the united states navy during. Uss farragut ddg37 the fourth farragut dlg6 was projected as dl6 reclassified dlg6 on 14 november 1956 prior to keellaying. In 19789, uss farragut ddg37, had harpoon installed, port and starboard at the forward end of the missile house.
She is the fifth navy ship named for admiral david farragut 18011870, and the 49th ship of the arleigh burke class. Uss farragut ddg 37 the fourth farragut dlg6 was projected as dl6 reclassified dlg6 on 14 november 1956 prior to keellaying. Mk 42 gun mount, one mk 112 asroc asw rocket launcher, one twin mk 10 missile launcher, and. Farragut is an arleigh burke class guided missile destroyer fitted with the latest technology to fulfill any offensive or defensive tasking. Discover uss farragut ddg 37 tshirt, a custom product made just for you by teespring. The three earlier ships of the class were initially designed as all gun hunter killer destroyers dk, and were were subsequently converted to carry. Ddg 37 mike csaplik bt2 7378 mcsaplik at ddg 37 mike cullen et2 7781 mec6227 at ddg 37 dick cushing encs 7779 bdcush at ddg 37 jonathan davila fne3 1287 0689 jonnyboy1969 at.
When farragut receives your orders, we will assign you a sponsor from your division who will help you in the transition process. Uss farragut destroyer ddg37 guided missile military ship postcard. Reclassified guided missile destroyer ddg37 june 30 1975. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Stylish uss farragut graphic showing picture of ship, ship name, hull number and ship insignia appears on front of sweatshirt. They were the only redesignated ships to be renumbered as well as under the realignment, with the first unit changing from dlg6 to ddg37 and all subsequent vessels being renumbered upwards in. Farragut dd348, the lead ship of her class of destroyers, was commissioned on 18 june 1934. Ddg37 farragut coontz the farragut class guided missile destroyers were constructed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The fifth farragut ddg 99 was commissioned on 10 june 2006. The farragut class guided missile destroyers were constructed in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
In this case, six ships were initially ordered at the same time. Aerial starboard bow view of the guided missile destroyer uss farragut ddg 37 underway. Media in category uss farragut ddg 37 the following 26 files are in this category, out of 26 total. David glasgow farragut, born at campbells station, near knoxville, tenn. Uss farragut ddg 99 prepared for battle commissioned on 10 june 2006, uss farragut is named in honor of the us navys first admiral, david glasgow farragut, and is the 5th ship to bear his name.
She carried terrier missiles, main deck aft twin launcher, asroc on the 01 level forward, and a 554 mount on the main deck forward. Uss farragut tb11, a torpedo boat, commissioned on 5 june 1889 uss farragut dd300 was a clemsonclass destroyer commissioned on 4 june 1920 uss farragut dd348, the lead ship of her class of destroyers, was commissioned on 18 june 1934 uss farragut ddg37, again the lead ship of her class of destroyers. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Coontz, king and mahan, as dlg to a mixed gun and missile design. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss farragut ddg 37.
Looks great on vehicles or any were you want to display it. Uss farragut ddg 37, again the lead ship of her class of destroyers, was commissioned on 10 december 1960. Uss farragut ddg 99 cruises through the gulf of aden during a full power trial. She was the guided missile destroyer made for the united states navy. Farragut coontz class guided missile destroyer ddg dlg us navy.
She was the forth of our nation s ships to carry the name farragut in honor of admiral david glasgow farragut, famous for his achievements dur ing the civil war, and the first admiral of the unite. Uss farragut dlg6 ddg 37 was the lead ship of her class of guidedmissile destroyers originally destroyer leaders built for the united states navy during the 1950s. Sweatshirts available in either white or light gray colors. Maritimequest admiral david glasgow farragut usn 18011870. On 30 june 1975, when the term frigate was reapplied to escort ships, the farragutcoontzes were redesignated as guided missile destroyers ddg and given hull numbers 3746. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection.
Uss farragut, the fourth ship in the navy to bear the name, was projected as dl 6, reclassified dlg 6 on november 14, 1956, and finally became ddg 37 on june 30, 1975. Dd farragut class dl6 ddg arleigh burke flight iia class ddg99. Through the years that followed, in one assignment after an other he showed the high ability and devotion to duty which was to allow him in the civil. Farragut ddg37, again the lead ship of her class of destroyers, was commissioned on 10 december 1960. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Farragut or coontz kit finescale modeler essential. Navys deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of may 4, 2020, based on navy and public data. Farragut ddg 37, newly redesignated as a guided missile destroyer.
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