USS FURSE DD-882

• Commissioned Post-WWII: USS FURSE (DD-882) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned on July 10, 1945, just before the end of World War II. • Named After Lieutenant John House Furse: The ship was named in honor of Lt. John H. Furse, a naval officer who served with distinction during World War I. • Korean War Service: USS FURSE served in the Korean War, providing escort, patrol, and shore bombardment duties in support of United Nations forces. • FRAM Modernization: In 1962, FURSE underwent the FRAM (Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization) upgrade, which added advanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities, including new sonar and ASROC launchers. • Cuban Missile Crisis: The destroyer played a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis naval quarantine in October 1962, helping enforce the blockade against Soviet ships. • Vietnam War Deployment: FURSE was deployed to the Western Pacific and took part in Vietnam War operations, providing naval gunfire support and plane guard duties for aircraft carriers. • Rescue Operations: The ship was involved in several rescue missions, including saving downed pilots and distressed sailors during her deployments. • Extensive Mediterranean Cruises: USS FURSE made multiple Mediterranean deployments as part of the U.S. 6th Fleet, participating in NATO exercises and showing American presence during the Cold War. • Decommissioned and Transferred: FURSE was decommissioned from U.S. Navy service in November 1972 and subsequently transferred to the Spanish Navy, where she served as Gravina (D62). • Legacy and Honors: Throughout her service, USS FURSE earned several awards, including battle stars for Korean War and Vietnam War service, and is remembered by former crew members and naval historians as a hardworking and versatile destroyer.