USS Josephus Daniels (CG-27)
- USS Josephus Daniels (CG-27)
USS "Josephus Daniels" (DLG/CG-27) was a "Belknap"-class destroyer leader / cruiser. Named for Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy during World War I. She was launched as DLG-27, a frigate, and reclassified Cruiser on 30 June 1975.
The contract to construct "Josephus Daniels" was awarded on 18 May 1961. Her keel was laid down at Bath Iron Works on 23 April 1962. Launched 2 December 1963 and sponsored by Mrs. Robert M. Woronoff and Mrs. Clyde R. Rich Jr., granddaughters of Josephus Daniels. Delivered 4 May 1965 and commissioned on 8 May 1965.
After more than 28 years of service, "Josephus Daniels" was decommissioned on 21 January 1994. She was struck 21 January 1994 and laid up at James River Reserve Fleet, Fort Eustis, Virginia to be scrapped. The 'Joey D' was later dismantled at International Shipbreaking Ltd. of Brownsville, TX, some time between her striking in 1994 and 1999.
External links
* [http://www.nvr.navy.mil/nvrships/details/CG27.htm NVR CG-27]
* [http://www.ussjosephusdaniels.com/ USS "Josephus Daniels" unofficial website]
* [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/navy/cg-27.htm GlobalSecurity.org]
* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/04/1127/040127.htm NavSource]
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/j4/josephus_daniels.htm DANFS]
* [http://www.hullnumber.com/CG-27 CG-27 Personnel Roster at HullNumber.com]
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