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USS Scott (DDG-995)
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USS Scott (DDG-995) was a of the United States Navy
. She was named for Rear Admiral Norman Scott, who was killed during a surface action at the First Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
(sometimes referred to as the Battle of Friday the 13th) aboard USS Atlanta
, winning a posthumous Medal of Honor
for his actions.
Originally named Nader, Scott was ordered by the Shah of Iran
, but was undelivered at the time of the Iranian Revolution
and the U.S. Navy elected to commission her and her sister ships for service in the Persian Gulf
. The destroyers were equipped with heavy-duty air conditioning
and were also well suited to filtering sand and the results from NBC warfare. She was commissioned in 1981.
Scott completed a major re-fit in Philadelphia in 1988. The focus was to upgrade its radar and fire control tracking system as well to support AEGIS equipped vessels.
Scott was decommissioned from the U.S. Navy on December 10, 1998.
in 2004 and originally to be named Chi Te. However, due to her better storage condition than her sister ships, she became the first Kidd class vessel to be commissioned by the Republic of China Navy
(ROCN) and named ROCS Kee Lung (DDG-1801)
, becoming the leading vessel of the new ROCN Kee Lung-class destroyers.
After almost two years of refit and training in the U.S., the Kee Lung was commissioned on December 17, 2005 at Kee-Lung naval port in northern Taiwan
. The ROCN paid just over $690 million for the four Kidd-class destroyers, giving it extensive AAW capabilities.
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
. She was named for Rear Admiral Norman Scott, who was killed during a surface action at the First Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
Naval Battle of Guadalcanal
The Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, sometimes referred to as the Third and Fourth Battles of Savo Island, the Battle of the Solomons, The Battle of Friday the 13th, or, in Japanese sources, as the , took place from 12–15 November 1942, and was the decisive engagement in a series of naval battles...
(sometimes referred to as the Battle of Friday the 13th) aboard USS Atlanta
USS Atlanta (CL-51)
USS Atlanta of the United States Navy was the lead ship of the Atlanta class of 11 light cruisers. She was the third Navy ship named after the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Designed to provide anti-aircraft protection for US naval task groups, Atlanta served in this capacity in the naval Battles of...
, winning a posthumous Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for his actions.
Originally named Nader, Scott was ordered by the Shah of Iran
Pahlavi dynasty
The Pahlavi dynasty consisted of two Iranian/Persian monarchs, father and son Reza Shah Pahlavi and Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi The Pahlavi dynasty consisted of two Iranian/Persian monarchs, father and son Reza Shah Pahlavi (reg. 1925–1941) and Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi The Pahlavi dynasty ...
, but was undelivered at the time of the Iranian Revolution
Iranian Revolution
The Iranian Revolution refers to events involving the overthrow of Iran's monarchy under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and its replacement with an Islamic republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the...
and the U.S. Navy elected to commission her and her sister ships for service in the Persian Gulf
Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf, in Southwest Asia, is an extension of the Indian Ocean located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.The Persian Gulf was the focus of the 1980–1988 Iran-Iraq War, in which each side attacked the other's oil tankers...
. The destroyers were equipped with heavy-duty air conditioning
Air conditioning
An air conditioner is a home appliance, system, or mechanism designed to dehumidify and extract heat from an area. The cooling is done using a simple refrigeration cycle...
and were also well suited to filtering sand and the results from NBC warfare. She was commissioned in 1981.
Scott completed a major re-fit in Philadelphia in 1988. The focus was to upgrade its radar and fire control tracking system as well to support AEGIS equipped vessels.
Scott was decommissioned from the U.S. Navy on December 10, 1998.
Current status
Scott was sold to the Republic of ChinaRepublic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
in 2004 and originally to be named Chi Te. However, due to her better storage condition than her sister ships, she became the first Kidd class vessel to be commissioned by the Republic of China Navy
Republic of China Navy
The Republic of China Navy is the maritime branch of the Armed forces of the Republic of China . The ROC Navy's primary mission is to defend ROC territories and the sea lanes that surround Taiwan against a blockade, attack, or possible invasion by forces of the People's Republic of China...
(ROCN) and named ROCS Kee Lung (DDG-1801)
ROCS Kee Lung (DDG-1801)
ROCS Kee Lung is the lead ship of her class of guided-missile destroyers currently in active service of Republic of China Navy.-History:...
, becoming the leading vessel of the new ROCN Kee Lung-class destroyers.
After almost two years of refit and training in the U.S., the Kee Lung was commissioned on December 17, 2005 at Kee-Lung naval port in northern Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
. The ROCN paid just over $690 million for the four Kidd-class destroyers, giving it extensive AAW capabilities.