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About USS Robert E. Peary (FF-1073)

USS Robert E. Peary (FF-1073) was a Knox-class frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1972. Named after the famed Arctic explorer Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, the ship conducted anti-submarine warfare operations, training exercises, and patrol missions primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans during the Cold War. She participated in numerous multinational exercises and provided escort and surveillance duties to support U.S. interests. Decommissioned in 1992, the vessel was later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy, where she served as ROCS Chi Yang (FFG-932).

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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

About USS Robert E. Peary (FF-1073)

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• Namesake: USS Robert E. Peary (FF-1073) was named after Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, the famous American explorer credited with leading the first expedition to reach the geographic North Pole in 1909. • Class and Type: She was a Knox-class frigate, originally designated as a destroyer escort (DE-1073) before being reclassified as a frigate (FF-1073) in 1975. • Launch and Commission: The ship was launched on 26 September 1971 by Todd Shipyards in Seattle, Washington, and commissioned on 23 September 1972. • Early Operations: USS Robert E. Peary conducted her shakedown cruise off the West Coast and Hawaii, and played a role in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercises during the Cold War. • Vietnam War Service: She participated in Operation Frequent Wind, the evacuation of Saigon, in April 1975, providing escort and support for refugee evacuation efforts. • Global Deployments: Throughout her career, the ship was deployed to the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and the Persian Gulf, participating in joint exercises and showing the flag missions. • Helicopter Capabilities: The ship was equipped with a flight deck and hangar to support the operation of the LAMPS (Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System) helicopters, enhancing her ASW capacity. • Decommissioning: USS Robert E. Peary was decommissioned from the US Navy on 7 August 1992 after 20 years of service. • Transfer to Taiwan: After decommissioning, she was transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy on 7 August 1995, where she served as ROCS Chi Yang (FFG-932). • Legacy: The ship's service with both the US and Taiwanese navies stands as a testament to military cooperation, and she played a role in Cold War naval strategy and regional security in Asia.