USS Everett (PF-8)

USS "Everett" (PF-8), a "Tacoma"-class frigate, was the only ship of the United States Navy to be named for Everett, Washington.

"Everett" was launched on 29 September 1943 at the Kaiser Cargo, Inc., shipyard in Richmond, California, sponsored by Mrs. Cornelia M. Fitch; and commissioned on 22 January 1944, with Lieutenant Commander W. L. Davis, USCG, in command.

After shakedown and training, "Everett" sailed north to Adak, Alaska, arriving there on 22 April 1944, and began 16 months of arduous patrol and escort duty in the stormy waters of the Aleutian chain. Decommissioned on 16 August 1945 at Cold Bay, Alaska, the frigate was transferred to the USSR under Lend lease.

Returned to the United States Navy on 15 November 1949, "Everett" was given an extensive overhaul at Yokosuka, Japan, where she was recommissioned on 26 July 1950. Assigned to primary duty as station ship at Hong Kong, the frigate also joined the United Nations Blockading and Escort Force in operations off both coasts of Korea. On 3 July 1951 while bombarding Wonsan, North Korea, "Everett" was hit by fire from a shore battery; one man was killed and seven were wounded, but damage to the ship was light.

On 10 March 1953, "Everett" was decommissioned at Yokosuka and lent to Japan. Following her return to the U.S. Navy she was stricken from the Navy List on 1 December 1961.

"Everett" received four battle stars for Korean war service.

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* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/e5/everett.htm history.navy.mil: USS "Everett"]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/08008.htm navsource.org: USS "Everett"]
* [http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/patrol/pf8.htm hazegray.org: USS "Everett"]