USS Talbot (FFG-4)

USS Talbot (FFG-4) was a Brooke-class guided missile frigate of the United States Navy, commissioned on 22 April 1967. Named after Captain Silas Talbot, a distinguished officer in the Continental Navy, USS Talbot served primarily in the Atlantic Fleet, participating in numerous exercises and operations during the Cold War era. The ship was notable for its early integration of advanced missile systems, enhancing fleet air defense capabilities. USS Talbot was decommissioned on 5 December 1988, after over two decades of service, contributing to NATO operations and promoting maritime security before being transferred to the Egyptian Navy.