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USS Jarrett (FFG33)


Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign:
N - R - C - D
Class: Oliver Hazard Perry (Long Hull As Built)
Displacement: 2750 tons (std), 3605 tons (full)    Dimensions: 453' (oa) x 45' x 14' 9"; 24' 6" (sonar)
Armament: 1 OTO Melara 3"/62 cal. Mk 75, 1 Vulcan Phalanx CIS, 4-.50 cal. MGs,1 Mk 13 Mod 4 launcher,
4 SSM McDonnell-Douglas Harpoon missiles, 36 GDC-Pomona Standard SM-1MR missiles,
6-324mm Mk 32 (2 triple) tubes / Mk 46 torpedoes, 2 hangars / 2 SH-60B Seahawk LAMPS MkIII helos
Machinery: 2 GE LM 2500 gas turbine engines; 41,000 shp; 1 shaft, cp propeller, 325 hp retractable propeller pods
Speed: 29 Knots    Crew: 13/206 (includes 19 air detachment)
Radars: AN/SPS-55 (surface), AN/SPS-49 (air)
Sonars: AN/SQS-56, AN/SQR-19 TACTAS (towed array)

Operational and Building Data
Laid down by Todd Shipyard Corp., San Pedro, Cal. on 11 February 1981
Launched 17 October 1981, Commissioned 2 July 1983

Fate: Active, Pacific Fleet, Homeported at San Diego, Cal.

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Jarrett 301k USS Jarrett Official file photo (date and location unknown) Bill Gonyo
Jarrett 124k 10 April 1983: at sea - Aerial bow view of Jarrett underway during sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-83-11986 by Todd Pacific Shipyard from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Jarrett 233k 10 April 1983: at sea - Aerial port bow view of Jarrett underway during sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-83-11988 by Todd Pacific Shipyard from the DVIC) Fred Weiss
Jarrett 132k 10 April 1983: at sea - Aerial port quarter view of Jarrett underway during sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-83-11989 by Todd Pacific Shipyard from the DVIC) Navsource
Jarrett 114k 10 April 1983: at sea - Aerial port bow view of Jarrett underway during sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-83-11990 by Todd Pacific Shipyard from the DVIC)
Jarrett 167k 10 April 1983: at sea - Aerial stern view of Jarrett underway during sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-83-11987 by Todd Pacific Shipyard from the DVIC)
Jarrett 82k 2 July 1983 - Long Beach CA: A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS Jarrett (FFG33) draped with bunting, as preparations get underway for the commissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-84-01164 by PH1 John Kristoffersen from the DVIC) Fred Weiss
Jarrett 95k 2 July 1983 - Long Beach, Cal.: Crewmen line the rail of Jarrett during the commissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-84-01161 by PH1 John Kristoffersen from the DVIC) Navsource
Jarrett 101k 2 July 1983 - Long Beac, Cal.: Commander Harry E. Selfridge, prospective commanding officer of Jarrett addresses the spectators attending the commissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-84-01137 by PH1 John Kristoffersen from the DVIC)
Jarrett 75k 2 July 1983 - Long Beach, Cal.: Commander Harry E. Selfridge, prospective commanding officer of Jarrett, speaks during the ship's commissioning ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-84-01150 by PH1 John Kristoffersen from the DVIC)
Jarrett 86k 11 August 1987: at sea - A starboard bow view of Jarrett, left, and the reflagged Kuwaiti supertanker Sea Isle City underway. Jarrett is one of several U.S. Navy ships assigned to escort supertankers through the Persian Gulf. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SN-87-11124 by PHC Grushkin from the DVIC)
Jarrett 94k 21 August 1987: at sea - A starboard bow view of Jarrett underway. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-87-12517 by PH2 Hensley from the DVIC)
Jarrett 130k 20 November 1992: at sea - A stern view of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV63) taking part in underway replenishment operations with Jarrett. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-93-01239 by PH3 Byers from the DVIC)
Jarrett 159k 1 April 1995: Manila, R.P. - Sailors man the rail of the guided missile frigate Vandegrift (FFG48) as the ship prepares to dock for a port visit. The USS Jarrett (FFG33) is accompanying Vandegrift and is already tied up in the background. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-96-00161 by Lt(jg) Harold A. Payne, from the DVIC)
Jarrett 139k 1 April 1995: Manila, R.P. - The guided missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG48) and USS Jarrett (FFG33) are tied up at pier side during a good will port visit. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-96-00162 by Lt(jg) Harold A. Payne, from the DVIC)
Jarrett 210k 30 September 1997: Eastern Pacific - Jarrett and USS Rentz (FFG46) underway during fleet operations. (U.S. Navy photo #970930-N-0000U-015 from the Navy News Stand) Bill Gonyo
Jarrett 188k 21 October 1997: Jarrett launching a Standard Missile (SM-1), during a training exercise off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo #971021-N-4015M-005, from the Navy Newstand)
Jarrett 236k 20 August 1998: From aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln - the Jarrett patrols the Persian Gulf. Jarrett was in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. (U.S. Navy photo #980820-N-3535Q-001 by PH2 Daniel J. Quinajon, from the Navy News Stand)
Jarrett 103k 2001: unrepping (from the DesRon 21 website) Fred Willshaw
Jarrett 231k 29 September 2003: Indian Ocean - Fuel lines are passed from USS Peleliu (LHA5) over to Jarrett during an underway replenishment in the Indian Ocean. Jarrett was the first ship ever to receive fuel from Peleliu since it was fitted with refueling capabilities prior to its western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo #030929-N-0715P-033 by PH2 Joshua L. Pritekel, from the Navy News Stand) Bill Gonyo
Jarrett 121k 11 October 2005: San Diego, Cal. - Jarrett returns to Naval Station San Diego after spending six months performing counter narcotic terrorism operations in the Southern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo #051011-N-7281D-075 by PH LaQuisha S. Davis, from the Navy News Stand) Navsource
Jarrett 104k 11 October 2005: San Diego, Cal. - as above. (U.S. Navy photo #051011-N-7281D-070 by PH LaQuisha S. Davis from the Navy News Stand)
Jarrett 107k 14 June 2007: Gulf Of Thailand - USS Ford (FFG54) and USS Jarrett (FFG33) transit together during a practice underway vertical replenishment with USS Harper's Ferry (LSD49). Jarrett, Ford, and Harper‘s Ferry are currently participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2007. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asia nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. Harper‘s Ferry is the flagship for CARAT 2007 with Commander Destroyer Squadron 1 embarked onboard. (U.S. Navy photo #070614-N-0120A-052 by MC3 Mark R. Alvarez from the Navy Newstand)
Jarrett 132k 18 June 2007: Sattihip, Thailand - A crew member of the Royal Thai Navy Ship HTMS Similan (187) renders a bugle salute to the guided-missile frigate USS Jarrett (FFG33) as it arrives in port for the Thailand phase of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training. CARAT is a regularly scheduled series of bilateral military training exercises with several Southeast Asia nations designed to enhance interoperability of the respective sea services. (U.S. Navy photo #070618-N-7783B-004 by MC1 Thomas J. Brennan from the Navy Newstand)
Jarrett 152k 2 July 2007: Kemaman, Malaysia - USS Jarrett (FFG33) is guided into the port of Kemaman, alongside USS Ford (FFG54) as both ships arrives for the Malaysian phase of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2007. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asia nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo #070702-N-7783B-002 by MC1 Thomas J. Brennan from the Navy Newstand)
Jarrett 109k 3 August 2007: Muara, Brunei - Sailors man the rails as USS Jarrett (FFG33) arrives in Muara, Brunei, as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2007. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asia nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo #070803-N-7706C-002 by MC1 Scott Comstock from the Navy Newstand)
Jarrett 191k 3 August 2007: Muara, Brunei - Royal Brunei Navy personnel stand at parade rest as the guided-missile frigate USS Jarrett (FFG33) pulls into Muara, Brunei, 3 Aug. 2007. The port call was made in participation of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2007. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asia nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo VIRIN #070803-N-7706C-003 by MC1 Scott Comstock, from the DVIC)
Jarrett 93k 3 August 2007: Muara, Brunei - The Royal Brunei Armed Forces Band welcomes the frigate Jarrett, as the ship arrives in port. The ship came as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2007. (U.S. Navy photo #070803-N-7706C-001 by MC1 Scott Comstock, from the Navy Newstand)
Jarrett 163k 11 September 2007: San Diego, Cal. - Fire Controlman 2nd Class Jeremy Bondy, assigned to guided-missile frigate USS Jarrett (FFG33), holds his 3-month-old daughter for the first time, upon returning from a four-month deployment in support of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise 2007. CARAT is an annual series of maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asia nations, designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo #070911-N-9909C- by Cdr. Jane Campbell from the Navy Newstand) Robert M. Cieri
Jarrett 154k 2 June 2008: Puerto Princesa, the Philippines - U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships, from left, the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD46), the guided-missile frigate USS Jarrett (FFG33), the guided-missile frigate USS Ford (FFG54), and the U.S.C.G. cutter Morgenthau (WHEC-722) are moored at the commercial pier in Puerto Princesa at the conclusion of the Philippine portion of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2008 exercise. (U.S. Navy photo #080602-N-4431B-426 and #080602-N-4431B-421 by Cdr.Daryl Borgquist from the Navy Newstand)
Jarrett 125k
Jarrett 120k 13 June 2008: Gulf of Thailand - Sailors tie down a helicopter during rough seas aboard the frigate USS Jarrett (FFG33). Jarrett is one of several U.S. and Thai ships taking part in the second phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2008, an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and Southeast Asia nations. (U.S. Navy photo #080613-N-3581D-024 by MC1 Maurice Dayao from the Navy Newstand)
Jarrett 199k 15 June 2008: Gulf of Thailand - The guided-missile frigate USS Jarrett (FFG33) and other US Navy and Thai ships are in formation while participating in tactical maneuvering exercises during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2008. CARAT is an annual series of bilateral maritime training exercises between the United States and six Southeast Asian nations designed to build relationships and enhance the operational readiness of the participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo #080615-N-8138M-548 by MC1 Daniel Meaney from the Navy Newstand)

USS Jarrett (FFG33) History
Note: History is unavailable at this time
This class of ship was built too late to be covered by the DANFS project

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Additional Resources
View This Vessel's Official Web page
The Destroyer History Foundation
Tin Can Sailors Shipmate Registry - USS Jarrett
USS Jarrett Page on Military.Com

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