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Anybody remember the USS STARK?
I sadly watched today as sections of the STARK were offloaded from a barge to go into a scrap yard at Camden Marine Terminal. She was cut up into about 200 pieces at the old Philly Navy Yard and shipped over to Camden to be further reduced to scrap that will probably go to Korea or Japan to be melted down and turned into a Tanker or Container Ship.
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I remember the USS STARK and how Saddam tried to sink it with a guided missile. I also remember the USS Leahy and all the cruisers of her class we did have in our navy . They are all faded memories now. Reduced to scrap by a government that thinks we are at peace. All the nuclear cruisers are all gone now to every thing that used steam for power .
USS Stark (FFG-31), twenty-third ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry class of guided-missile frigates, was the only U.S. Navy vessel named for Admiral Harold Rainsford Stark (1880?1972). In 1987, it became the victim of the only successful guided missile attack on a U.S. Navy warship. The next day, Admiral href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_R._Stark">Harold R. Stark, Commander, Naval Forces, Europe, came on board and broke his flag on the Washington, establishing a temporary administrative headquarters on board. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Washington_%28BB-56%29 The Oliver Hazard Perry class of frigates were purchased by the U.S. Navy in the 1970s and 1980s as general-purpose escort vessels capable enough to do most jobs adequately, yet cheap enough to be bought in large quantities to replace aging World War II-era destroyers. They are named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Oliver_Hazard_Perry_class_frigate The missing numbers in the guided-missile cruiser series, 43-46, were not used so that DDG-47 Ticonderoga and DDG-48 Yorktown could be redesignated without re-numbering. It has been argued in some sources that the DDG-993 Kidd class guided missile destroyers, which were essentially identically armed to the non-VLS Ticonderoga class cruisers, should have been redesignated CG-43 through -46. Likewise, CG-13, CG-14 and CG-15 were skipped so the Leahy-class guided missile frigates (DLG-16 class) could be redesignated without renumbering. CG-1 through 8 and CG-10 through 12 were converted from World War II cruisers. CAG-1 USS Boston and CAG-2 USS Canberra retained most of their World War II-vintage gun armament and were later returned to their gun cruiser designations CA-69 and CA-70. Before 30 June 1975, CG-16 USS Leahy through CGN-38 USS Virginia were designated DLG or DLGN (Guided Missile Frigate (Nuclear powered)). They were redesignated cruisers in the 1975 fleet realignment. CGN-39 USS Texas and CGN-40 USS Mississippi were laid down as DLGNs but redesignated CGN before commissioning. CG-47 Ticonderoga and CG-48 Yorktown were ordered as guided missile destroyers (DDG) but were redesignated to guided missile cruisers (CG) before any ship was laid down. CGN-9 Long Beach, CGN-41 Arkansas and CG-49 through 74 were ordered, laid down and delivered as guided missile cruisers. Long Beach was the only cruiser since World War II built on a true "cruiser hull," and for over ten years was the only new-build guided missile cruiser in the fleet. List_of_cruisers_of_the_United_States_Navy 16 Leahy class Modern US Navy Guided Missile Cruisers perform primarily in a Battle Force role. These ships are multi-mission (AAW, ASW, ASUW) surface combatants capable of supporting carrier or battleship battle groups, amphibious forces, or of operating independently and as flagships of surface action groups. Due to their extensive combat capability, these ships have been designated as Battle Force Capable (BFC) units. The Leahy-class were "double-end" guided missile Guided Missile Destroyer Leader [DLG], which as with other similar ships were reclassified as Guide Missile Cruisers [CG] on 30 June 1975. The class was given an AAW upgrade during the late-1960's and early 1970's, with Terrier launchers modified to fire Terrier or Standard SM-1ER missiles. The 3"/50 guns were replaced by 8 Harpoon missiles, the Terrier launchers were upgraded to fire the Standard SM-2ER missile, and 2 Phalanx CIWS were added. All were upgraded under the late-1980's New Threat Upgrade (NTU) program, which included combat system capability improvements to the ship's Air Search Radars (SPS-48E and SPS-49), Fire Control Radars (SPG-55B), and Combat Direction System (CDS). These improvements provided an accurate means of coordinating the engagements of multiple air targets with SM-2 Extended Range missiles. During the NTU overhaul, all spaces were renovated, berthing and food service areas were refurbished, and the engineering plant was fully overhauled. The entire class was taken out of service in the early 1990's, stricken and transferred to the Maritime Administration for disposal. Specifications Displacement 7,800 tons (full load) Length 533 feet; Beam 55 feet Max Speed 33 knots Power Plant 4 - 1200 psi boilers; 2 geared turbines 2 shafts 85,000 shaft horsepower Aircraft None - VERTREP hover areas only Armament Standard Missiles (ER) ASROC (from MK 16 box launcher) 8 - Harpoon (from two quad launchers) 6 - MK 46 torpedoes (from 2 triple tube mounts) 2 - 20mm Phalanx CIWS Combat Systems SPS-48 3D Air Search Radar SPS-49 Air Search Radar SPS-10 Surface Search Radar or SPS-67 Surface Search Radar SQQ-23 Sonar 1 Mk14 Weapon Direction System 4 Mk76 Missile Fire Control System 1 Mk111 ASW Fire Control System 4 SPG-55 Radars SLQ-25 NIXIE [Mk 6 FANFARE on CG-17] SLQ-32 EW system Complement 455 (27 officer, 428 enlisted) Ships Name Number Builder Homeport Ordered Commissioned Decommissioned Leahy CG 16 Bath San Diego 1959 04 Aug 1962 01 Oct 1993 Harry E. Yarnell CG 17 Bath Norfolk 1960 02 Feb 1963 29 Oct 1993 Worden CG 18 Bath Pearl Harbor 1960 03 Aug 1963 01 Oct 1993 Dale CG 19 New York SB Mayport 1960 23 Nov 1963 27 Sep 1994 Richmond K. Turner CG 20 New York SB Pascagoula 1960 13 Jun 1964 13 Apr 1995 Gridley CG 21 Puget Sound NSY San Diego 1960 25 May 1963 21 Jan 1994 England CG 22 Todd San Diego 1960 07 Dec 1963 21 Jan 1994 Halsey CG 23 San Francisco NSY San Diego 1960 20 Jul 1963 28 Jan 1994 Reeves CG 24 Puget Sound NSY Yokosuka 1960 15 May 1964 12 Nov 1993 Sources and Resources CGN 36 California Class The mission of CALIFORNIA-class nuclear-powered guided missile cruisers is to operate offensively in the presence of air, surface, and subsurface threats. These actions may be performed independently or in support of sealift convoys, high-speed aircraft carrier task forces, or amphibious task forces. The nuclear-powered engineering plant allows the cruiser to conduct operations over extended periods of time anywhere in the world. To accomplish its mission, these ships are equipped with the latest technology and equipment including the New Threat Upgrade modernization. With a fully integrated combat system, it has the capabilities to quickly detect modern threat platforms, perform high-speed data processing and employ powerful weaponry. This was the first class of nuclear-propelled surface warships intended for series production. These ships essentially are nuclear-propelled version of guided missile designs proposed in the early 1960s. To aid in accomplishing their assigned tasks, these ships are equiped with an extensive array of weapons and sensors. They have the older SM-1 series SAM on single arm, Mk13 Mod 3 launchers (fore and aft), two 5 inch guns (fore and aft), anti-ship capability with Harpoon SSMs, the 20mm Close In Weapon System (CIWS) and USW capability with ASROCs, These do not carry TLAMs. Sensors include a 3D air search radar, 2D air search radar, an array of surface search radars and fire control radar systems. They are also equipped with passive electronic surveillance and jamming systems unequaled by any other cruiser in the Navy. These weapons and sensors give them the ability to attack and defend against targets that are over 70 nautical miles away while being able to protect themselves from close range attacks. Two nuclear reactors provide all the energy required for the propulsion plant and electric generators. The two propulsion plants deliver 70,000 shaft horsepower, allowing sustained speeds in excess of 30 knots (nautical miles per hour) all over the world. On the 04 September 1998 USS South Carolina completed her service to the active fleet of The United States Navy. Beginning the final Deactivation process, on 04 November 1998, the ship entered Drydock 4 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. As of 01 October 1998 CGN-36 California was in commission in Reserve (Stand Down) at Bremerton WA at the start of the inactivation cycle. Specifications Power Plant Two D2G General Electric nuclear reactors, two shafts, 60,000 shp Length Overall Length: 596 ft Waterline Length: 570 ft Beam Extreme Beam: 61 ft Waterline Beam: 60 ft Draft Maximum Navigational Draft: 32 ft Draft Limit: 23 ft Displacement Light Displacement: 10373 tons Full Displacement: 11320 tons Speed 30 plus knots Aircraft None Helicopter Landing Capability Landing area only, no support facilities Armament Standard Missiles (MR) ASROC 8 - Harpoon (from two Mk141 quad launchers) 4 - MK 46 torpedoes (from fixed single tubes) 2 - Mk45 5-inch/54 caliber lightweight gun 2 - 20mm Phalanx CIWS Combat Systems SPS-40 Air Search Radar SPS-48 3D Air Search Radar SPS-67 Surface Search Radar SQQ-26 Sonar [bow mounted] 1 Mk14 Weapon Direction System 2 Mk74 Missile Fire Control System 1 Mk86 Gun Fire Control System 1 Mk114 ASW Fire Control System 4 SPG-51 Radars SLQ-25 NIXIE SLQ-32 EW system Crew 40 Officers, 544 Enlisted Unit Operating Cost Annual Average ~$40,000,000 [source: [FY1996 VAMOSC] Ships Name Number Builder Homeport Ordered Commissioned Decommissioned California CGN 36 Newport News Bremerton 13 Jun 1968 16 Feb 1974 01 Oct 1998 South Carolina CGN 37 Newport News Norfolk 13 Jun 1968 25 Jan 1975 04 Sep 1998 CGN-38 Virginia Class The four Virginia class guided missile cruisers were equipped to fulfill multiple tasks in all warfare mission areas. The ships were equiped with two twin-rail missile launchers for AAW with ASROC capability; two 5" .54 caliber gun mounts for AAW and ASUW; two three-barrel torpedo launchers for ASW; and a LAMPS helicopter for ASW. Two pressurized nuclear reactors were capable of propelling the ship at speeds in excess of 30 knots, providing the endurance and capability to operate with other conventional and nuclear ships over extended periods of time and great distances. During the 1980s the ships were was outfitted with the Tomahawk Cruise Missile System, the Standard SM2(MR) Missile System, and the AN/SPS-49 Air Search Radar. Planned Refueling Complex Overhauls were canceled in the early 1990s due to the expense of maintaining the nuclear propulsion components, and the ships were all decommissioned after a relatively brief period of service averaging somewhat less than two decades. Thus the CGN-41 was commissioned in 1980 with a life expectancy of 38 years, though it was retired in 1997 after only half that period in service. Specifications Power Plant 2 D2G General Electric nuclear reactors, two shafts, 60,000 shp Length Overall Length: 586 ft Waterline Length: 560 ft Beam Extreme Beam: 63 ft Waterline Beam: 62 ft Draft Maximum Navigational Draft: 32 ft Draft Limit: 23 ft Displacement Light Displacement: 10663 tons Full Displacement: 11666 tons Speed 30 plus knots Aircraft None Helicopter Landing Capability None Armament Standard Missiles (MR) ASROC 8 - Tomahawk ASM/LAM (from 2 armored box launchers 8 - Harpoon (from two Mk141 quad launchers) 4 - MK 46 torpedoes (from fixed single tubes) 2 - Mk45 5-inch/54 caliber lightweight gun 2 - 20mm Phalanx CIWS Combat Systems SPS-40 Air Search Radar SPS-48 3D Air Search Radar SPS-67 Surface Search Radar SQQ-26 Sonar [bow mounted] 1 Mk14 Weapon Direction System 2 Mk74 Missile Fire Control System 1 Mk86 Gun Fire Control System 1 Mk114 ASW Fire Control System 4 SPG-51 Radars SLQ-25 NIXIE SLQ-32 EW system Crew 39 Officers, 539 Enlisted Unit Operating Cost Annual Average ~$40,000,000 [source: [FY1996 VAMOSC] Unit Cost $675 million [1990 prices] Ships Name Number Builder Homeport Ordered Commissioned Decommissioned Virginia CGN 38 Newport News Norfolk 21 Dec 1971 11 Sep 1976 10 Nov 1994 Texas CGN 39 Newport News Alameda 21 Dec 1971 10 Sep 1977 16 Jul 1993 Mississippi CGN 40 Newport News Norfolk 21 Jan 1972 05 Aug 1978 28 Jul 1997 Arkansas CGN 41 Newport News Bremerton 31 Jan 1975 18 Oct 1980 07 Jul 1997 Sources and Resources ? FY1996 Ships Class Average Report Navy Visibility and Management of Operating and Support Costs (VAMOSC) ? USS Virginia (DLGN/CGN-38) |
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Down to sea in ships. Thank you Stark for your protection of our sea lanes.
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Although originally slated to deply on January 1987, Acadia provided repair services to ships in the San Diego area into the spring. On 14 April, the tender sailed for the western Pacific, and after touching at Pearl Harbor (21-22 April) and Subic Bay (8-18 May), was en route to Diego Garcia when she was rerouted to the Persian Gulf.
An Iraqi Mirage F.1 had mistakenly attacked and severely damaged the guided missile frigate Stark (FFG-31) on 17 May 1987. The crippled ship had limped into Bahrain, where Acadia was dispatched soon thereafter. Between 1 and 27 June, Acadia provided berthing, messing, and repair services to Stark, "doing what she (Acadia) was designed to do, providing forward deployed support and battle damage repair . . . ." http://www.destroyers.org/DH_AD/DH_AD-42.html |
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