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History of USS Dealey (DE-1006)

USS Dealey (DE-1006) was the lead ship of her class of destroyer escorts, commissioned into the United States Navy in 1954. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Commander Samuel D. Dealey, the ship specialized in anti-submarine warfare during the Cold War era. USS Dealey participated in numerous NATO exercises and operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, enhancing cooperation among allied navies. After nearly two decades of service, she was decommissioned in 1972 and later sold for scrap.

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ABOUT USS Dealey (DE-1006)

  • First of Her Class: USS Dealey (DE-1006) was the lead ship of the Dealey-class destroyer escorts, the first class of US Navy destroyer escorts built after World War II.
  • Named After a Hero: The ship was named in honor of Commander Samuel D. Dealey, a Medal of Honor recipient and one of the most successful American submarine commanders of World War II.
  • Launch and Commission: USS Dealey was launched on 8 November 1953 by Bath Iron Works in Maine and commissioned on 3 June 1954.
  • Cold War Service: She served primarily during the Cold War, focusing on anti-submarine warfare in the Atlantic Ocean and participating in NATO exercises.
  • Cuban Missile Crisis: USS Dealey took part in the Cuban Missile Crisis naval blockade in 1962, helping to enforce the quarantine of Cuba.
  • Rescue Operations: In May 1959, Dealey rescued the crew of the Portuguese fishing vessel Santa Maria, which had caught fire off the coast of Newfoundland.
  • Flagship Duties: She often served as flagship for Escort Squadron 10, leading groups of destroyer escorts in various operations.
  • Pioneering Sonar Technology: USS Dealey was equipped with cutting-edge sonar and anti-submarine weapons for her time and helped test and evaluate new systems.
  • International Goodwill: She made several goodwill visits to European and South American ports, strengthening relations with allied navies.
  • Decommissioning and Fate: USS Dealey was decommissioned on 28 July 1972 and sold for scrap in 1974, ending nearly two decades of service.

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