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USS Duncan (FFG-10)
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USS Duncan (FFG-10), fourth ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class
of guided-missile frigates, was named for Vice Admiral
Donald B. Duncan
(1896–1975). Ordered from Todd Pacific, Seattle, WA on 27 February 1976 as part of the FY75 program, Duncan was laid down on 29 April 1977, launched on 1 March 1978, and commissioned on 15 May 1980. Decommissioned on 17 December 1994 and stricken on 5 January 1998, Duncan was sold to Turkey
on 5 April 1999 for use as a parts hulk.
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 Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral
Vice admiral is a senior naval rank of a three-star flag officer, which is equivalent to lieutenant general in the other uniformed services. A vice admiral is typically senior to a rear admiral and junior to an admiral...
Donald B. Duncan
Donald B. Duncan
Donald Bradley Duncan was an admiral in the United States Navy, who played an important role in aircraft-carrier operations during World War II....
(1896–1975). Ordered from Todd Pacific, Seattle, WA on 27 February 1976 as part of the FY75 program, Duncan was laid down on 29 April 1977, launched on 1 March 1978, and commissioned on 15 May 1980. Decommissioned on 17 December 1994 and stricken on 5 January 1998, Duncan was sold 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 5 April 1999 for use as a parts hulk.