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USS Antrim (FFG-20)
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USS Antrim (FFG-20) was the twelfth ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry class
of guided-missile frigates. She was named for Rear Admiral Richard Nott Antrim
(1907–1969). Ordered from Todd Pacific, Seattle, WA on 28 February 1977 as part of the FY77 program, Antrim was laid down on 21 June 1978, launched on 27 March 1979, and commissioned on 26 September 1981.
On February 10, 1983, the USS Antrim was conducting a live fire exercise off the east coast of the United States using the Phalanx CIWS
against a target drone. Although the drone was successfully engaged at close range, the target debris bounced off the sea surface and struck the ship, causing significant damage and fire from the drone's residual fuel which killed a civilian instructor;
Decommissioned on 8 May 1996, she was transferred to Turkey
on 27 August 1997. She was stricken from the U.S. Naval Vessel Register
on 4 September 1997.
as TCG Giresun (F 491).
On 16 March 2009, TCG Giresun, along with HDMS Absalon
successfully prevented a pirate attack
on the Vietnam
ese cargo ship from succeeding in capturing the target ship.
On 6 March, 2011, she aided the USS Bulkeley
in the capture of 4 pirates whom had attached the MV Guanabara
. The pirates were later flown to Tokyo
for trial.
Oliver Hazard Perry class frigate
The Oliver Hazard Perry class is a class of frigates named after the American Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the hero of the naval Battle of Lake Erie...
of guided-missile frigates. She was named for Rear Admiral Richard Nott Antrim
Richard Antrim
Richard Nott Antrim was an officer in the United States Navy who received the United States' highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions as a prisoner of war during World War II...
(1907–1969). Ordered from Todd Pacific, Seattle, WA on 28 February 1977 as part of the FY77 program, Antrim was laid down on 21 June 1978, launched on 27 March 1979, and commissioned on 26 September 1981.
On February 10, 1983, the USS Antrim was conducting a live fire exercise off the east coast of the United States using the Phalanx CIWS
Phalanx CIWS
The Phalanx CIWS is an anti-ship missile defense system. It is a close-in weapon system and was designed and manufactured by the General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division...
against a target drone. Although the drone was successfully engaged at close range, the target debris bounced off the sea surface and struck the ship, causing significant damage and fire from the drone's residual fuel which killed a civilian instructor;
Decommissioned on 8 May 1996, she was transferred to Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
on 27 August 1997. She was stricken from the U.S. Naval Vessel Register
Naval Vessel Register
The Naval Vessel Register is the official inventory of ships and service craft in custody of or titled by the United States Navy. It contains information on ships and service craft that make up the official inventory of the Navy from the time a vessel is authorized through its life cycle and...
on 4 September 1997.
TCG Giresun (F 491)
The ship serves in the Turkish NavyTurkish Navy
The Turkish Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the Turkish Armed Forces.- Ottoman fleet after Mudros :Following the demise of the Ottoman Empire in the aftermath of World War I, on November 3, 1918, the fleet commander of the Ottoman Navy, Liva Amiral Arif Pasha, ordered all flags to be...
as TCG Giresun (F 491).
On 16 March 2009, TCG Giresun, along with HDMS Absalon
HDMS Absalon (L16)
HDMS Absalon and her sister ship HDMS Esbern Snare are the biggest ships ever to serve in the Royal Danish Navy , and are the two members of the Absalon class flexible support ships...
successfully prevented a pirate attack
Piracy in Somalia
Piracy off the coast of Somalia has been a threat to international shipping since the second phase of the Somali Civil War in the early 21st century...
on the Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
ese cargo ship from succeeding in capturing the target ship.
On 6 March, 2011, she aided the USS Bulkeley
USS Bulkeley (DDG-84)
USS Bulkeley is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the United States Navy. She was named after Vice Admiral John D. Bulkeley, who was a World War II Medal of Honor recipient....
in the capture of 4 pirates whom had attached the MV Guanabara
MV Guanabara
MV Guanabara is an oil tanker attacked by 4 pirates on 5 March 2011.The tanker was attacked by 4 armed Somali pirates, 3 PM 5 March, 2011. The crew of 24 hid in a safe room, and summoned help from the USS Bulkeley and the Turkish . The pirates were captured without a fight...
. The pirates were later flown to Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
for trial.