USS Vincennes (CG-49)

USS Vincennes (CG-49) was a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser commissioned into the United States Navy in 1985. Named after the Revolutionary War Battle of Vincennes, she served extensively in the Pacific Fleet and participated in numerous exercises and operations throughout her career. Most notably, on July 3, 1988, Vincennes mistakenly shot down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, resulting in 290 civilian deaths and significant international controversy. The ship continued to serve until her decommissioning in 2005, after which she was placed in reserve.