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USS LEYTE GULF (CG 55)

       
Flag Hoist/Radio Call Sign: November - Lima - Echo - Golf
CLASS - TICONDEROGA (Flight II)
Displacement 9,589 (FL) Tons, Dimensions, 565' 10" (oa) x 55' x 31' 6" (Max)
Armament 2 x 5"/54RF, 2 VLS, (122 Missiles)
2 x 20mm Phalanx CIWS, 2 x 25mm Bushmaster mg. 6 x12.75" TT. 2 LAMPS Helos.
Machinery, 80,000 SHP; G.E. Gas Turbines, 2 screws
Speed, 30+ Knots, Crew 370.
Operational and Building Data
Keel laid on 18 MAR 1985 by Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, MS
Launched 20 JUN 1986
Commissioned 26 SEP 1987
Home port: Norfolk, VA
Patch image contributed by Mike Smolinski
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Leyte Gulf
04015518		 272k Commissioning booklet, 26 SEPT 1987. Robert M. Cieri
Leyte Gulf 29k Port Bow. USN
Leyte Gulf 27k Port Bow view while underway in the South Pacific. Bernard A. Cardali
Leyte Gulf
04015519		 100k

Starboard bow view while conducting Builders Sea Trials in the Gulf of Mexico in September 1987.

Ingalls Shipbuilding Photo.

 Robert M. Cieri
Leyte Gulf 61k

Gulf of Mexico, 1 August 1988 - A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) underway.

U.S. Navy Photo.

 Fred Weiss
Leyte Gulf 59k

Atlantic Ocean, 2 August 1990 - A port view of the guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) underway en route to Naval Station, Norfolk, VA.

U.S. Navy Photo.

 Fred Weiss
Leyte Gulf 74k

Atlantic Ocean, 2 August 1990 - A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) underway en route to Naval Station, Norfolk, VA.

U.S. Navy Photo.

 Fred Weiss
Leyte Gulf0602106809 71k

NavSta Mayport FL, 4 January 1992 - The guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), left, and USS Vreeland (DE 1068) lie tied up at the naval station.

US Navy photo, DVID #DNSC9204776, by OS2 John Bouvia

 Defense Visual Information Center
Leyte Gulf0602106810  

NavSta Mayport FL, 4 January 1992 - The guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), left, and USS Vreeland (DE 1068) lie tied up at the naval station.

US Navy photo, DVID #DNSC9204774, by OS2 John Bouvia

 Defense Visual Information Center
Leyte Gulf 130k Starboard quarter view while moored in Naples Harbor, 04 JAN 1997. Lello Roccasalva
Leyte Gulf 149k Starboard view of the aft superstructure while moored in Naples Harbor, 04 JAN 1997. Lello Roccasalva
Leyte Gulf 152k Starboard midships view while moored in Naples Harbor, 04 JAN 1997. Lello Roccasalva
Leyte Gulf 149k Starboard midships view while moored in Naples Harbor, 04 JAN 1997. Lello Roccasalva
Leyte Gulf 126k Starboard view of forward superstructure while moored in Naples Harbor, 04 JAN 1997. Lello Roccasalva
Leyte Gulf 131k Starboard view of the forward mast and upper part of the superstructure while moored in Naples Harbor, 04 JAN 1997. Lello Roccasalva
Leyte Gulf 130k Starboard bow view while moored in Naples Harbor, 04 JAN 1997.. Lello Roccasalva
Leyte Gulf 124k Starboard side looking aft from the bow while moored in Naples Harbor, 04 JAN 1997. Lello Roccasalva
Leyte Gulf 110k Starboard side view of the forward 5"/54 MK45 gun mount while moored in Naples Harbor, 04 JAN 1997. Lello Roccasalva
Leyte Gulf 62k 8 November 2001 - Starboard side view of the US Navy Ticonderoga Class: Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis) USS LeyteGulf (CG 55) as the crew holds morning quarters on deck while underway in the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Fred Weiss
Leyte Gulf 743k

Cobh, Cork, Ireland, 30 June 2003 - The U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) are moored pier-side during a brief port visit.

Photo #030630-O-9999R-001 courtesy of Gerard Reynolds.

 Bill Gonyo
Leyte Gulf 690k

1 May 2004 - Members of the Vessel Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) team return to the guided missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) after searching several fishing dhows in the Gulf of Oman. VBSS teams are trained to look for any illegal items or activities while conducting searches. The multinational Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150) was established to monitor, inspect, board, and stop suspect shipping to pursue the war on terrorism and includes operations currently taking place in the North Arabia Sea to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Countries contributing to CTF-150 currently include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States.

U.S. Navy photo#040501-N-7586B-122 by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Bart Bauer.

 Bill Gonyo
Leyte Gulf
04015520		 223k Starboard bow view while moored port side to, Norfolk, VA 20 April 2007. Wendell McLaughlin
Leyte Gulf
04015524		 34k

ATLANTIC OCEAN, 27 March 2008 - An SH-60B Seahawk assigned to the "Vipers" of Helicopter Squadron Light (HSL) 48 prepares to launch from the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55). Leyte Gulf is conducting group sail Operations.

U.S. Navy photo #080327-N-2838C-013 by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael D. Cole.

 Robert M. Cieri
Leyte Gulf
04015522		 94k

NEW YORK, NY, 21 May 2008 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Leyete Gulf (CG 55) steams under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge during the parade of ships on the opening day of Fleet Week New York 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relations projects and make a port call to New York City.

U.S. Navy photo #080521-N-7571S-011 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.

 Robert M. Cieri
Leyte Gulf
04015523		 77k

NEW YORK, NY, 21 May 2008 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) travels up the Hudson River during the parade of ships on the opening day of Fleet Week New York 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relations projects and make a port call to New York City.

U.S. Navy photo #080521-N-7571S-010 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.

 Robert M. Cieri
Leyte Gulf
04015521		 158k

NEW YORK, NY, 21 May 2008 - The guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) steams up the Hudson River during the parade of ships for the 21st Fleet Week New York 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relations projects and make a port call to New York City.

U.S. Navy photo #080521-N-7571S-008 by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.

 Ron Reeves/Robert M. Cieri
Commanding Officers
Name/Rank Final Rank Dates
Browne, Joseph Majette (Jette), CAPT   09/26/1987 - 08/26/1989
Patton Jr., Bob Riley, CAPT   08/26/1989 - 08/31/1991
Rogers, Mark A., CAPT   08/31/1991 - 04/23/1993
Rinn, Paul Xavier, CAPT   04/23/1993 - 03/10/1995
Landers, Coleman A., CAPT   03/10/1995 - 11/14/1996
Vogan Jr., Charles Scott, CAPT   11/14/1996 - 04/10/1998
Donahue Jr., Raymond Patrick, CAPT   04/18/1998 - 12/17/1999
Dunn, William Howard, CAPT   12/17/1999 - 03/14/2001
Ingram, Richard Cameron, CAPT   03/14/2001 - 09/12/2002
McGuire, Thomas F., CAPT   09/12/2002 - 11/19/2004
Turner, Michael John, CAPT   11/19/2004 - 09/18/2006
Phillpott, Scott Jon, CAPT   09/18/2006 - 06/2008
Lester, Edward Jay, CAPT   06/2008 - 01/29/2010
Black III, Eugene Henry, CAPT   01/29/2010 -

(Courtesy of Wolfgang Hechler & Ron Reeves - Photos courtesy of Bill Gonyo)

USS LEYTE GULF (CG 55) History
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Additional Resources
Official USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) website.
Hazegray & Underway Cruiser Pages By Andrew Toppan.
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