USS Samuel Elliott Morison FFG13

USS **Samuel Eliot Morison (FFG-13)** was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 11 June 1983. Named in honor of Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison, a distinguished naval historian, the ship served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet. Throughout its service, FFG-13 participated in various operations, including counter-narcotics patrols in the Caribbean and multinational exercises, demonstrating versatility and commitment to maritime security. The frigate was decommissioned on 11 July 2002, after nearly two decades of service.