USS NEWMAN K. PERRY (DD-883)

USS NEWMAN K. PERRY (DD-883) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in December 1945. Named after Lieutenant Newman K. Perry, she served extensively during the Cold War era, performing patrols, training exercises, and serving as a plane guard for aircraft carriers. The destroyer saw action during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, providing naval gunfire support and participating in various operations. Decommissioned in 1981, she was later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy, where she continued service as ROCS Chi Yang (DD-912).