About this Unit
USS Beatty (DD-756) was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer of the United States Navy, commissioned in March 1945. After serving during the final months of World War II, she participated in occupation duties in the Far East and supported postwar operations in the Pacific. Throughout the Cold War, Beatty operated primarily in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, undertaking NATO exercises, training cruises, and patrolling during the tense early years of the conflict. The destroyer was decommissioned in 1963 and later transferred to Greece, where she served as HS Kanaris (D212).
Historical Facts
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Namesake Honor: USS Beatty (DD-756) was named in honor of Rear Admiral Frank E. Beatty, a distinguished U.S. Navy officer who served in World War I and held several important naval commands.
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Allen M. Sumner-Class: Beatty was an Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, a class known for improved anti-aircraft capabilities and greater firepower over previous destroyer classes.
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Commissioning: USS Beatty was launched on December 30, 1944, and commissioned on March 31, 1945, near the end of World War II.
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Post-War Service: Although too late for major World War II action, Beatty served with the U.S. Atlantic Fleet, participating in numerous training exercises and operations.
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Korean War Involvement: Beatty deployed to Korean waters in 1951, participating in shore bombardments and screening aircraft carriers, contributing to United Nations efforts during the Korean War.
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Mediterranean Deployments: The ship made multiple Mediterranean cruises as part of the U.S. Sixth Fleet, helping to project American naval power and support NATO operations during the Cold War.
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Operation Strikeback: Beatty participated in "Operation Strikeback" in 1957, one of the largest peacetime naval exercises of the era, involving NATO forces in the North Atlantic.
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Midshipmen Training Ship: The destroyer served as a training platform for U.S. Naval Academy and NROTC midshipmen, giving future officers practical at-sea experience.
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Humanitarian Assistance: In 1956, Beatty helped evacuate American citizens from Egypt during the Suez Crisis, showcasing the versatility of naval forces in non-combat roles.
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Decommissioning and Fate: USS Beatty was decommissioned on September 15, 1969, and subsequently sold for scrap in 1972, marking the end of her nearly 25-year naval career.
