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About USS Wadsworth FFG-9

USS Wadsworth (FFG-9) was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate commissioned by the United States Navy in 1980. Named after Commodore Alexander S. Wadsworth, she served with distinction during the latter years of the Cold War, participating in numerous multinational exercises and Middle East deployments, including Operation Earnest Will, which protected shipping in the Persian Gulf. Wadsworth played a vital role in anti-submarine warfare and convoy escort missions, exemplifying the versatility of her class. After over two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 2002 and later transferred to the Polish Navy, where she continues to serve as ORP Generał Tadeusz Kościuszko.

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Mariano Gallegos

U.S. Navy

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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

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• Namesake: USS Wadsworth (FFG-9) was named in honor of Commodore Alexander Scammel Wadsworth, a distinguished officer in the United States Navy during the War of 1812. • Class and Type: She was an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate, a key class of surface combatants built for the US Navy during the Cold War. • Commissioning: USS Wadsworth was commissioned on 28 February 1980 at Bath, Maine, becoming the ninth ship of her class. • Cold War Service: She participated in numerous Cold War patrols and exercises, serving as an important asset in anti-submarine warfare and convoy escort roles. • Persian Gulf Operations: Wadsworth took part in several deployments to the Persian Gulf, ensuring the security of vital shipping lanes during heightened tensions in the region. • Notable Rescue: In 1986, USS Wadsworth rescued 10 Vietnamese refugees stranded at sea, reflecting the humanitarian missions often undertaken by US Navy ships. • International Exercises: The frigate frequently participated in multinational exercises, such as RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific), fostering cooperation with allied navies. • Homeport: For much of her career, Wadsworth was homeported in San Diego, California, and was a familiar sight along the US West Coast. • Decommissioning and Transfer: She was decommissioned by the US Navy on 28 June 2002 and immediately transferred to the Polish Navy, where she was renamed ORP Generał Tadeusz Kościuszko. • Legacy: As ORP Generał Tadeusz Kościuszko, the former USS Wadsworth continues to serve Poland, symbolizing the enduring partnership between the US and Polish navies.