USS Farmington (PCE-894)

• Commissioning and Class: USS Farmington (PCE-894) was a Patrol Craft Escort (PCE)-class vessel, commissioned into the United States Navy on 31 July 1945, near the end of World War II. • Original Designation: The ship was laid down as PCE-894, a part of a large class of patrol craft designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare and convoy escort duties. • Shipyard: PCE-894 was built by the Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland, Oregon, a shipyard known for producing numerous small naval vessels during WWII. • Post-War Service: Since she was commissioned just after WWII ended, PCE-894 did not see combat during the conflict, but contributed to post-war operations and patrols. • Renaming: On 15 February 1956, PCE-894 was officially renamed USS Farmington, after Farmington, New Mexico—part of a Navy tradition to name certain classes of ships after American cities and towns. • Role in the Navy Reserve: USS Farmington served as a training ship for Naval Reserve units, helping to instruct thousands of reservists in seamanship, navigation, and engineering skills. • Decommissioned: The ship was decommissioned from active Navy service on 19 October 1970, ending over 25 years of naval service. • Transfer to Foreign Service: After decommissioning, USS Farmington was transferred to the South Korean Navy, where she continued her service under a new flag. • Legacy of PCE-class Ships: The PCE class was known for its versatility and rugged construction, with many ships, like the Farmington, serving decades beyond WWII in various navies worldwide. • Preservation and Memory: While the USS Farmington herself is not preserved as a museum ship, her name and service are commemorated in naval records and by veterans who served aboard her during her long career.