May 22, 2015 a view of damage to the hull of the guided missile frigate uss samuel b. Jun 15, 2009 quick cell phone video of uss samuel b roberts ffg 58. This is a reproduction of an original 4 in x 6 in color photograph i took of the uss samuel b roberts ffg 58 during operations in the persian gulf in 1988. Commissioned in 1986, the ship was severely damaged by an iranian mine in 1988, leading u. Roberts ffg58 patch is usually shipped with 15 business days. Roberts mission is to provide, air, submarine and surface protection for carrier battle groups, underway replenishment forces, amphibious groups and convoys.
At, do you remember the black sea spy vs spy patches. Dd823, walter beck, fta3, 158 to 1259, gowdy39 at, email changed. Roberts continued to turn her prow eastward and deployed to the mediterranean in 1996, where, at gibraltar on 1112 july, klakring ffg42 relieved the ship as she concluded the deployment. Roberts was the third ship in the us navy to bear the name. Below is an excerpt from my change of command speech, april 26th, 2019, when i took command of uss philippine sea cg 58. A view of damage to the hull of the guided missile frigate uss samuel b. Mc grogans us navy ships the uss vella gulf cg72 patch vella gulf is sponsored by mrs. In popular culture edit the television show star trek deep space 9 featured a starship named samuel b. Info oliver hazard perry class guided missile frigate. Navy on january 20, 1944, commissioned on april 28, 1944, and sunk by the imperial japanese navy in the battle off samar on october 25, 1944. Roberts ffg58 sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the persian gulf on april 14, 1988. The television show star trek deep space 9 featured a starship named samuel b. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as.
Guided missile frigate military patch no higher honor size. What others are saying uss mcclusky an oliver hazard perryclass frigate, is a ship of the uss mcclusky ffg41, an oliver hazard perryclass frigate, is a ship of the united states navy named for rear admiral c. Desperate for softer patches, the dc team began to stuff the leaks. Navy uss samuel b roberts ffg 58 military ship patch for. Roberts, and it will leave the fleet upon the may 22 19 decommissioning of ffg 58 in mayport. Navy gunners mate 2nd class jason lichter fires a 25 mm gun march 19, 2014, during a gun shoot aboard the guided missile frigate uss samuel b. The oliverhazard perry class guidedmissile frigate, uss samuel b. A closeup view of the funnel of the guided missile frigate uss samuel b. Classic style 5 panel custom us navy guided missile frigate ffg 58 uss samuel b roberts embroidered hat.
Uss reuben james ffg 57, an oliver hazard perryclass guided missile frigate, was the third ship of the u. Roberts ffg58 arrives at naval station mayport after completing a sixmonth deployment in the u. Roberts ffg 58 four years ago we said goodbye to this amazing ship. Roberts ffg58 is one of the final ships in the united states navys oliver hazard perryclass of guided missile frigates ffg. The ship was severely damaged by an iranian mine in 1988, leading u. All 4 aspects of the samuel b roberts jr legacy are combat veterans. But its skipper imbued his brandnew crew with a fighting spirit to match their forebears, and in 1988 when the guided missile frigate was thrust into the persian gulf at the height of the iraniraq war, there was no better ship for the job. Paul rinn, the first commanding officer of the third uss samuel b. Roberts ffg58 being transported by the dutch heavylift ship mighty servant ii in narragansett bay. How did the bismarck manage to sink hms hood so quickly. Wade mcclusky whos achievements during the korean war, for which he was awarded the legion of merit, and his distinguished service as chief of staff of the seventh fleet during. Yet even then, ffg 58 was faced with a completely unique set of circumstances that required the highest ability to adapt and innovate in ways that could only be accomplished by a highly trained crew that wasnt afraid to act on initiative. This plaque was displayed aboard the third uss samuel b.
Quick cell phone video of uss samuel b roberts ffg 58. Roberts was an oliver hazard perry class frigate and the second ship in her class heavily damaged while in action in the persian gulf. Additionally, let us not forget the fast frigate, uss copeland ffg 25, named after our captain, robert w. Roberts ffg 58 sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the persian gulf on april 14, 1988. Taffy 3 unbelievable heroics thru the explosion by mine.
Roberts is the fiftyfirst perry class guided missile frigate and was. This article is within the scope of wikiproject ships, a project to improve all shiprelated articles. Navy frigate reunion shop for veterans who served on our united states navy frigates we offer custom embroidered polo shirts, jackets, ball caps. While particpating in operation earnest will, she struck an iranian mine in the persian gulf on april 14, 1988, resulting in severe damage and operation praying mantis, an attack on iranian ships by the u. Roberts ffg 58 in commemoration of the bravery of the men on the first ship to bear the name. Roberts ffg58 is one of the final ships in the united states navys oliver hazard perry class of guided missile frigates ffg. Navy frigate ship patches ff, ffg navy ship patches flying tigers surplus page 5. In commission 1986 to present ffg 58 deployments major events. Roberts launches a bqm74e aerial target drone during exercise unitas 4605. Her crew totaled 201 enlisted, 18 chief petty officers, and 26 officers. The mine blew a 15 foot hole in the hull breaking the keel of the ship. I wanted to share a presentation i did last year at brother martin high school here in new orleans. Roberts ffg 58 responsible for the daily operation of the enlisted and wardroom messing and waste control program led and trained a division of 20 personnel to maintain inventory. Launched in 1984 she was an oliver hazard perry class frigate.
Roberts ffg 58, is an oliver hazard perryclass guided missile frigate, commissioned in 1986 and decommissioned on may 22, 2015. She takes her name from a courageous navy coxswain. Show your navy pride with this all new navy uss samuel b. Copeland, and the fast frigate uss carr ffg 52, named.
It is the same patch used by the united states armed forces and is of the highest quality. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch we are going back from whence we came. Roberts ffg 58 sighted three mines floating approximately onehalf mile from the ship. Roberts the destroyerescort that fought like a battleship, an epitaph earned for engaging an enemy fleet consisting of 4 battleships, 6 heavy cruisers, 2 light cruisers, the complete history of the uss samuel b roberts ffg 58 the navys version of audie murphy. Navy named for reuben james, a boatswains mate who distinguished himself fighting the barbary pirates. Twenty minutes after the first sighting, as samuel b. Roberts ffg 58 underway after the ship struck a mine on april 14, 1988.
Roberts ffg 58 and was in command when the ship struck a mine in the persian gulf on april 14, 1988. Roberts was mined a view of damage to the hull of the guided missile frigate uss samuel b. He later commanded uss leyte gulf cg55 and was the iraqi embargo commander in both the red sea and later the persian gulf. Roberts oliver hazard perry class of guided missile frigate ship patch no higher honor naval cross. Ffg53, uss ford ffg54, uss elrod ffg55, uss simpson ffg56, uss reuben james ffg57, uss samuel b. Embroidered military patch u s navy ship frigate uss samuel b. Roberts, a navy coxswain who was killed evacuating marines during. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website.
Roberts ffg 58 is one of the final ships in the united states navys oliver hazard perry class of guided missile frigates ffg. Wherever the uss samuel b roberts sails, her crew is primed and loaded to defeat adversaries. Roberts appeared two more times, including the ffg 58, launched in 1984, which participated in desert storm, and remains oncall today for homeland security. We respectfully request that a future warship be named uss samuel b. Roberts ffg58 underway during sea trials on 4 february 1986. If and item shows sold out, click on it and sign up to be notified when back in stock search. Navy frigate ship patches ff, ffg flying tigers surplus. The made in the usa caps are made of a woolacrylic blend. An aerial view of the guided missile frigate uss samuel b. Like its world war ii namesake of leyte gulf fame, uss samuel b. Roberts ffg 58 was a small combatant built for escort duty.
Roberts ffg 58 in the atlantic ocean 140319nfh621005. Us navy uss samuel b roberts ffg 58 veteran military veteran usa pride served gift metal 0. Uss samuel b roberts ffg 58 dedicated to the guided missile frigate uss samuel b roberts ffg 58, this stunning coin is as skillfully created as her adept crew, which has hammered impossible odds into triumphs. Roberts struck a mine laid by the iran ajr in the persian gulf. Roberts ffg 58 arrives at naval station mayport after completing a sixmonth deployment in the u. Mary ann mccauley and was commissioned into the naval service on 1. Roberts ffg 58 arent able to leave the frigate to get a haircut during the sammy bs sixmonth deployment to africa. On 14 april 1988, watchstanders aboard uss samuel b. Roberts ffg58 was laid down on 21 may 1984 at bath, maine, by bath iron works corp launched on 8 december 1984. Roberts ffg 58 is one of the final ships in the united states navys oliver hazard perryclass of guided missile frigates ffg. If you would like to help improve this and other articles, please join the project, or contribute to the project discussion.
Cloth background with embroidered insignia and easy sew or. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss samuel b. Samuel b roberts jr and adm kidd, who was on the bridge of the arizona when it was sunk at pearl harbor. Samuel b roberts ffg58 ships persian gulf video 28feb1988. For an additional small charge, our hats can be personalized with two lines of custom text if desired, such as with a veterans name and rate and rank, and years of service. Roberts was backing clear of the minefleld, she struck a submerged mine nearly ripping the warship in half. Roberts ffg58, is an oliver hazard perryclass guided missile frigate, commissioned in 1986 and decommissioned on may 22, 2015. Roberts ffg58 on sea trials off the coast of maine. Roberts is the fiftyfirst perry class guided missile frigate and was commissioned on april 12, 1986 in bath, maine. Roberts ffg58 departing bath iron works for sea trials. After the uss stark may 17, 1987 and before the uss cole october 12, 2000 the uss samuel b roberts struck a mine in the persian gulf on april 14, 1988. November 11, 2016 jacksonville, fl happy veterans day to my sammy b shipmates good times bad times served with the best people anyone could hope for.
May 08, 2011 the list extends from the frigates constellation and constitution to todays finest frigate, uss samuel b. Roberts ffg 58 arent able to leave the frigate to get a haircut during the sammy bs sixmonth deployment to. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing. This cap is available as a 5 panel high profile, or 6 panel low profile styling. When heritage meets initiative the story of samuel b. Us navy ff ffg guided missile frigate ship cap patch iron.
Roberts subsequently transferred her home port to ns mayport, fla. Roberts ffg 58 damaged when the ship struck a mine on april 14, 1988. Valerie spencer human systems integration engineer. Roberts ffg 58 an oliver hazard perryclass frigate.
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