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USS Estocin (FFG-15)
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USS Estocin (FFG-15), ninth ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry class
of guided-missile frigates, was named for Captain Michael John Estocin (1931–1967). Ordered from Bath Iron Works
on 27 February 1976 as part of the FY76 program, Estocin was laid down on 2 April 1979, launched on 3 November 1979, and commissioned on 10 January 1981.
Estocin (FFG-15) was the first ship of that name in the US Navy.
as that nation's TCG Göksu (F 497). As of 2011, she is still in active service.
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, was named for Captain Michael John Estocin (1931–1967). Ordered from Bath Iron Works
Bath Iron Works
Bath Iron Works is a major American shipyard located on the Kennebec River in Bath, Maine, United States. Since its founding in 1884 , BIW has built private, commercial and military vessels, most of which have been ordered by the United States Navy...
on 27 February 1976 as part of the FY76 program, Estocin was laid down on 2 April 1979, launched on 3 November 1979, and commissioned on 10 January 1981.
Estocin (FFG-15) was the first ship of that name in the US Navy.
TCG Göksu (F 487)
Decommissioned and stricken on 3 April 2003, Estocin was on the same day transferred to TurkeyTurkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
as that nation's TCG Göksu (F 497). As of 2011, she is still in active service.