USS Barry (DD-933)

• Forrest Sherman-class Destroyer: USS Barry (DD-933) was one of the 18 Forrest Sherman-class destroyers built for the US Navy, commissioned on 7 September 1956. • Named After a Naval Hero: The ship was named in honor of Commodore John Barry, an officer in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War, often called the "Father of the American Navy." • Cold War Operations: Barry was actively involved in numerous Cold War operations, including patrols in the Mediterranean and North Atlantic as part of the US 6th Fleet. • Cuban Missile Crisis: USS Barry played a crucial role in the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, participating in the naval quarantine to intercept Soviet ships heading for Cuba. • Vietnam War Service: The destroyer provided naval gunfire support and plane guard duties for aircraft carriers in the Tonkin Gulf during the Vietnam War. • Modernization - FRAM II: In 1969, Barry underwent a Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization (FRAM II) overhaul, updating her weapons and radar systems to extend her service life. • Lebanon Crisis 1958: Barry supported US Marines during the Lebanon Crisis, providing a naval presence and assisting with the evacuation and protection of American citizens. • Decommissioned and Museum Ship: Decommissioned in 1982, Barry was towed to Washington, D.C., where she served as a museum ship and training vessel at the Washington Navy Yard from 1984 to 2015. • Popular Tourist Attraction: Moored on the Anacostia River, USS Barry became a popular attraction, visited by over a million people, including school groups and veterans. • Final Fate: After over 30 years as a museum ship, the deteriorating hull and logistical challenges led to her removal from Washington in 2016. She was ultimately dismantled for scrap, ending her long and storied career.