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About USS OH PERRY FFG-7

USS Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG-7) was the lead ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigates, commissioned into the United States Navy on December 17, 1977. Named after the War of 1812 naval hero Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, FFG-7 served as a multi-role escort, specializing in anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare. Throughout her career, she participated in numerous deployments, including operations in the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Persian Gulf, supporting U.S. interests and NATO missions. After over two decades of distinguished service, USS Oliver Hazard Perry was decommissioned on September 20, 1997, marking the end of an era for her class but leaving a lasting legacy in naval history.

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U.S. Navy

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FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

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Historical Facts

• Namesake: USS Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG-7) was named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the 1813 Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. • Lead Ship: She was the lead ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided missile frigates, a highly successful class with 51 built for the US Navy and many more for allied navies. • Launch and Commissioning: FFG-7 was launched on 25 September 1976 and commissioned on 17 December 1977 at Bath Iron Works, Maine. • Innovative Design: The Perry-class introduced a modular construction technique, allowing faster and more cost-effective building compared to earlier ships. • Versatile Missions: USS Oliver Hazard Perry served in a variety of roles including escort, anti-submarine warfare, and maritime interdiction, reflecting the adaptability of her class. • Operation Earnest Will: She participated in Operation Earnest Will in the late 1980s, escorting re-flagged Kuwaiti oil tankers during the Iran-Iraq War to protect them from Iranian attacks. • Accident at Sea: In 1979, the ship suffered a collision with the USS Leftwich (DD-984) during exercises, highlighting the risks of complex naval maneuvers. • Longevity: Despite being planned as a relatively economical and smaller warship, Perry-class frigates like FFG-7 served for decades, with some still in service with foreign navies. • Decommissioning: USS Oliver Hazard Perry was decommissioned on 20 February 1997 after nearly 20 years of service and was later scrapped in 2005. • Legacy: The Perry-class' influence continues, with several former US Navy ships transferred to allied navies worldwide, and the class remains a symbol of Cold War naval innovation.