USS Forrest B. Royal (DD-872)

The USS Forrest B. Royal (DD-872) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in March 1946. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Forrest B. Royal, she served extensively during the Cold War era, participating in patrols, training exercises, and fleet operations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. During the Vietnam War, the Forrest B. Royal provided naval gunfire support, plane guard duties, and participated in search and rescue operations. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1976 and later transferred to the Taiwanese Navy, where she continued her service under a new flag.