USS Gallup (PGM-85)

USS Gallup (PGM-85)

USS "Gallup" (PGM-85/PG-85) was an sclass|Asheville|gunboat acquired by the U.S. Navy for the task of high speed patrolling in shallow waterways.

The second ship to be named "Gallup" was laid down 27 April 1964 by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co., Inc., Tacoma, Washington; launched 15 June 1965; sponsored by Mrs. Goodwin Chase; and commissioned 22 October 1966, Lt. William T. Spane, Jr., in command.

Pacific Ocean operations

From October 1966 until February 1967, the motor gunboat conducted shakedown operations under Commander Amphibious Group 3 off the U.S. West Coast as far north as Juan de Fuca. On 28 March 1967 "Gallup" was reclassified "PG-85". She served as a patrol and surveillance craft in the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Vietnam War operations

"Gallup" served in Vietnam while the war continued. Afterwards, she patrolled the Trust Territories of the Pacific.

Decommissioning

"Gallup" was decommissioned 31 January 1977 and struck from the Navy List on 9 October 1984. She was eventually scrapped in 2007.

References

*DANFS|http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/g1/gallup-ii.htm

External links

* [http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/11085.htm NavSource Online: Motor Gunboat / Patrol Gunboat Photo Archive - Gallup (PG 85) - ex-PGM-85]


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