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USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group underway in the Atlantic USS Constitution under sail for the first time in 116 years on 21 July 1997 The United States Navy has approximately 470 ships in both active service and the reserve fleet; of these approximately 50 ships are proposed or scheduled for retirement by 2028, while approximately 110 new ships are in either the planning and ordering ...
USS Strong (DD-467), was a Fletcher-class destroyer and the first ship of the United States Navy to be named after Rear Admiral James H. Strong (1814–1882), who rammed the Confederate ironclad CSS Tennessee during the Battle of Mobile Bay, receiving a commendation and promotion to captain.
USS Blue (DD-387), a Bagley-class destroyer, was the first United States Navy ship of that name, in honor of Rear Admiral Victor Blue (1865–1928). Blue served during World War II . She was launched 27 May 1937 by Norfolk Naval Shipyard ; sponsored by Miss Kate Lilly Blue, sister of Rear Adm. Blue; and commissioned 14 August 1937.
Two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Strong, in honor of Rear Admiral James H. Strong (1814–1882), who distinguished himself at the Battle of Mobile Bay. The first, USS Strong (DD-467) , was a Fletcher -class destroyer , launched in 1941 and sunk in action in 1943.
USS Strong (DD-758), an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for James H. Strong, a naval commander for Union forces during the American Civil War. At the Battle of Mobile Bay, he was the first to ram the Confederate ironclad Tennessee and received high commendation for his initiative and valor.
USS Blue (DD-744), an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, was the second United States Navy ship of that name, for Lieutenant Commander John S. Blue (1902–1942).
USS Blue has been the name of two ships of the United States Navy: . USS Blue (DD-387), a Bagley-class destroyer named for Rear Admiral Victor Blue (1865–1928), which served from 1937 until sunk in combat in 1942.
Blue Ridge is the oldest deployed warship of the U.S. Navy, following the decommissioning of USS Denver. [3] Blue Ridge, as the U.S. Navy's active commissioned ship having the longest total period as active, flies the First Navy Jack instead of the jack of the United States. [4] Blue Ridge is expected to remain in service until 2039. [5] [6] [7]