USS Perkins (DD-877)

USS Perkins (DD-877) was a Gearing-class destroyer commissioned by the United States Navy in 1945, named in honor of Commodore George H. Perkins. After World War II, she served in various roles, including occupation duty in Asia and participation in the Korean War, where she provided naval gunfire support and screened aircraft carriers. Throughout the Vietnam War, USS Perkins was actively engaged in operations such as "Operation Sea Dragon" and "Operation Market Time," conducting shore bombardments and patrolling for enemy vessels. Decommissioned in 1973, she was transferred to the Argentine Navy, where she served as ARA Comodoro Py (D-27) until her retirement.