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USS ''Barry'' (DDG-52) is an guided missile destroyer, commissioned in 1992. ''Barry'' is the fourth United States Navy ship named after the "Father of the American Navy", Commodore John Barry (1745–1803). Its homeport is Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Several improvements over exist on this ship and all following ''Arleigh Burke''-class destroyers. They include the ability to refuel a helicopter and several other small improvements. ''Barry'' has received many awards, including the Battenberg Cup for the years 1994, 1996, and 1998—making ''Barry'' one of only three ships (as of 2008) to have won the prestigious award three times, and the only Aegis destroyer to have won the award thus far—earning her the nickname "Battenberg Barry" in the late 1990s. She has also been awarded the Battle E award 4 times, and received the Golden Anchor and Silver Anchor Awards for retention. More recently, in 2004 ''Barry'' received the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy for being the most improved ship in the Atlantic Fleet. ==History== ''Barry'' keel was laid down on 26 February 1990 at the Ingalls Shipbuilding shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi. She was launched on 10 May 1991, and christened on 8 June 1991 by her sponsor, Rose Cochran, wife of United States Senator Thad Cochran. ''Barry'' was commissioned into the U.S. Atlantic Fleet on 12 December 1992 and was placed under the command of Commander Gary Roughead. The commissioning ceremony took place at Naval Station Pascagoula in Mississippi. Following ship's commissioning, ''Barry'' underwent Post Delivery Test and Trials (PDT&T). During this period, ''Barry'' tested every major system on board. An Operational Propulsion Plant Examination (OPPE) was conducted, with ''Barry'' receiving an overall grade of Excellent. Combat Systems Ship Qualifications Trials (CSSQT) were also conducted that included 13 missile firings. In April 1993, ''Barry'' underwent Final Contract Trials (FCT) before returning to Ingalls Shipbuilding in May 1993 for a three-month Post Shakedown Availability (PSA). This availability included a 4-week dry-docking that included installation of the Navy's new generation Advanced Technology Design propellers, designed to reduce cavitation at high speed and improve fuel economy. Other improvements included installation of an Electro-Optical Sighting System (EOSS), application of Passive Countermeasure System (PCMS) material, tank stiffening and installation of a gray water collection system. On 21 October 1993, Captain Gary Roughead, ''Barry''s first commanding officer, was relieved by Commander James G. Stavridis. Barry was under command of (tactical) Destroyer Squadron 26 in 1993, 1994 and 1995, while administratively part of Destroyer Squadron 2. In November 1993, ''Barry'' received orders to proceed to Haiti to take part in Operation Support Democracy. ''Barrys duties included enforcing the embargo of arms and petroleum products to the island nation. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「USS Barry (DDG-52)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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