USS Warrington (DD-843)

• Fletcher-Class Destroyer: USS Warrington (DD-843) was actually a Gearing-class destroyer, not a Fletcher-class, and was the third U.S. Navy ship named after Lewis Warrington, a hero of the War of 1812. • Commissioned Post-WWII: She was launched on 7 December 1945 and commissioned on 20 December 1945, just after the end of World War II. • Cold War Service: Warrington served extensively during the early Cold War years, conducting patrols, training, and exercises in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. • Korean War Participation: Though commissioned after WWII, Warrington deployed to Korean waters in 1952, providing escort and gunfire support during the Korean War. • FRAM I Modernization: She underwent a major Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization (FRAM I) overhaul in the early 1960s, receiving new anti-submarine weapons and updated electronics. • Cuban Missile Crisis: USS Warrington participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis quarantine operations in 1962, helping to enforce the naval blockade. • Vietnam War Duty: The destroyer saw active service during the Vietnam War, providing naval gunfire support, plane guard duties for carriers, and search and rescue missions. • Hurricane Damage: In July 1972, Warrington suffered severe damage from Hurricane Agnes while in drydock at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, which contributed to her decommissioning. • Joint Operations: Throughout her career, Warrington frequently operated with NATO and allied navies, participating in joint exercises and showing the flag in numerous foreign ports. • Final Fate: USS Warrington was decommissioned on 1 December 1972 and was stricken from the Naval Vessel Register on 16 July 1973. She was sunk as a target in 1974 off the U.S. East Coast.