Previously Held NEC BM-0000-Boatswain's Mate
FT-0000-Fire Control Technician
FT-1113-Tartar WDS MK4 Technician
FC-1143-AEGIS Fire Control System MK99/Operational Test System MK1 Tech
FC-9585-Navy Recruiter Canvasser
NEC FC-1143-AEGIS Fire Control System MK99/Operational Test System MK1 Tech
Base, Station or City Not Specified
State/Country United States
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USS Barry (DDG-52) Details
USS BARRY (DDG-52)
CLASS - BURKE Flight I As Built.
Displacement 8373 Tons (Full), Dimensions, 504' 7" (oa) x 66' 11" x 20' (Max)
Armament 1 x 5"/54 RF, 2 Phalanx 20mm Guns, 90 VLS Cells,
8 Harpoon Missiles, 6 x 12.75" TT.
Machinery, 100,000 SHP; 4 GE LM-2500 Gas Turbines, 2 screws
Speed, 30+ Knots, Range 4400 NM@ 20 Knots, Crew 370.
Operational and Building Data
Laid down by Litton - Ingalls, Pascagoula Miss. on February 26 1990.
Launched May 10 1991 and commissioned December 12 1992.
Active unit of the US. Navy.
Homeported at Yokosuka, Japan.
Named After: John Barry (1745 - 13 September 1803) was an officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and later in the United States Navy. Barry was born in Tacumshane, County Wexford, Ireland and appointed a Captain in the Continental Navy 7 December 1775. He commanded Lexington and Alliance. He and his crew of the Alliance fought and won the final naval battle of the American Revolution off the coast of Cape Canaveral on March 10, 1783. He was seriously wounded 29 May 1781 while in command of Alliance during her capture of HMS Atalanta and Trepassey. Barry was successful in suppressing three mutinies during his career as an officer in the Continental Navy. Appointed senior captain upon the establishment of the U.S. Navy, he commanded the frigate United States in the Quasi-War with France. Barry authored a Signal Book published in 1780 to improve communications at sea among vessels traveling in formation. Barry also suggested the creation of a Department of the Navy with separate cabinet status from the Secretary of War. This was finally realized with the formation of the United States Department of the Navy in 1798. Barry's suggestions about establishing government-operated navy yards were also realized, and in particular he had a hand in the establishment of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. His 17-year span of national service and his training of so many of the heroes of the War of 1812 under Barry's tutelage earned him the sobriquet, "Father of the Navy." Barry, having recruited a company of volunteers for land service, took part in the Trenton campaign in December 1776. These volunteers and the marines cooperating with them were commended by General George Washington. Barry acted as an aide to General John Cadwalader, and was sent on several occasions as a bearer of important dispatches. His next duty was assisting in the defense of Philadelphia and operations in the upper Delaware River. When the British took possession of Philadelphia in September 1777, Captain Barry was ordered to take the uncompleted Continental frigate Effingham up the Delaware River to a place of safety. In October, the ship was ordered sunk or burned. She was sunk on 2 November, near Bordentown, New Jersey, to deny her use to the British. Commodore Barry died at Strawberry Hill, in present-day Philadelphia on 13 September 1803, and was buried there in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Created/Owned By BM Rozar-Deckard, Penny (Salsa), BMCS(SW) 2
Last Updated: May 13, 2021
Memories For This Unit
Other Memories Remembering another friend / shipmate / fellow Plank Owner "Shannon Arrington."
This is his obituary. He fell victim to Covid 19 and passed away with family close by.
https://gatecityfunerals.com/book-of-memories/4611940/Arrington-Shannon-/index.php
No USS Barry DDG 52 Plank Owner will forget the fun spirited personality of STG3 Shannon Arrington and his exploits in that little town of Pascagoula, MS. Retired from the Navy as a Chief; for me personnaly, I never saw Shannon without a smile on his face.
Rest in Peace my friend, until we all gather once again upon the heavenly seas! You are missed by many!
Remembering friend / shipmate / fellow Plank Owner "Tony Meyer." Anthony Charles Meyer (Tony) of Mesa, AZ passed away suddenly on January 17, 2020 in his home at the age of 57. Tony was born and raised in Wisconsin, and after having lived in various locations around the US settled in Mesa, AZ in 1996 with his wife and family. Tony was a long time Intel employee having retired in 2016 after a career as a Module Engineer in various groups at the Chandler ATTD campus. Prior to that he had been a planar engineer at the Ocotillo campus. Tony was well liked and well respected at Intel. Tony was also a 10 year Navy veteran achieving the rank of First Class Petty Officer for Fire Control Systems and receiving multiple commendations and achievements. Tony was very proud of his service to the country! Tony was well known for his love of motorcycling, riding his Harley to work no matter the weather. Cross-country trips were common for him; to Milwaukee to visit his family, Virginia for Navy reunions and recently a coast to coast trip from Portland Maine to Portland Oregon supporting the Antique Motorcycle Cannonball Event. He was extremely proud to have ridden over 100,000 miles each on two different motorcycles! Tony’s love of family and friends was always evident from his willingness to help with any task; he was always generous with his time. His knowledge of computers, construction and mechanical repairs was always coupled with good advice and a willingness to listen regardless of the situation. Tony, along with the rest of the family, was an animal lover; routinely taking in ‘at risk’ dogs who grew to love and care for him. And then there are the cats…lots of cats! Tony was proceeded in death by his daughter Bridgette, and is survived by his wife Leslie and son Ryan. Viewing and services will be held on Friday January 24th, beginning at 2PM at Mountain View gardens, 7900 E Main St. Mesa AZ, 85207. Special note: Tony was also a USS BARRY DDG-52 [Plank Owner]
