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USS Halyburton (FFG 40)


Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign:
N - O - T - H
Class: Oliver Hazard Perry As Built (Long Hull)
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., Seattle WA on 26 September 1980
Launched 13 October 1981, Commissioned 7 January 1984

Status: Active, Atlantic Fleet, Homeported in Mayport FL

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Halyburton 98k Artist's conception of Halyburton by the renowned graphic illustrator John Barrett, with the text written by naval author and historian Robert F. Sumrall. Their company, Navy Yard Associates, offers prints of most destroyers, submarines and aircraft carriers in various configurations during the ship's lifetime. ALL the Oliver Hazard Perry class guided missile frigates are available as built, in short or long hull configuration. The prints can be customized with ship's patches, your photograph, your bio, etc. When you purchase artwork from them, please indicate that you heard about their work from Navsource. Navy Yard Associates
Halyburton 14k William David Halyburton, Jr. (2 August 1924 - 10 May 1945) was a native of Canton NC, and graduated New Hanover High School, Wilmington NC. His plans to enter the ministry changed when he left Davidson College, Davidson NC, and joined the US Naval Reserve on 4 August 1943. After basic training and Hospital Corps School, both at Bainbridge MD, he was advanced to PhM3. He then attended a number of other schools and was promoted to PhM2 on 1 August 1944. After combat training in California, he joined the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, and on 14 December 1944 embarked aboard USS General M. M. Patrick, which was leaving for the invasion of Okinawa. On 10 May 1945, as his company attacked a significant objective, he moved in the open to help the wounded. In order to protect a wounded patient, PhM2 Halyburton shielded the Marine with his own body despite the danger of incoming rounds. He continued to minister aid until he himself was mortally wounded. For heroically sacrificing his life to save the lives of other Marines, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. He was laid to rest in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu HI. In addition to USS Halyburton (FFG 40), the Halyburton Naval Hospital at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point NC was also named in his honor. Navsource
Halyburton 164k 17 September 1982: Seattle WA - A bow view of Halyburton at 60 percent completion. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSN8402934 by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle Div., from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 000k 17 September 1982: Seattle WA - A stern view of Halyburton at 60 percent completion. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSN8402935 by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle Div., from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 185k 11 April 1983: Seattle WA - A bow view of Halyburton at 90 percent completion. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSN8402978 by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle Div., from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 164k 11 April 1983: Seattle WA - A starboard quarter view of Halyburton at 90 percent completion. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSN8402979 by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle Div., from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 161k 11 April 1983: Seattle WA - A stern view of Halyburton at 90 percent completion. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSN8402980 by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle Div., from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 114k 31 October 1983: The Pacific Ocean - A starboard bow view of Halyburton underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSN8408526 by Todd Shipyards, Seattle Div., from the Defense Visual Information Center) Fred Weiss
Halyburton 163k 31 October 1983: The Pacific Ocean - An aerial port bow view of Halyburton underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8408614 by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle Div., from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 142k 31 October 1983: The Pacific Ocean - An aerial port beam view of Halyburton underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8408618 by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle Div., from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 182k 31 October 1983: The Pacific Ocean - An aerial port quarter view of Halyburton underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8408619 by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle Div., from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 147k 31 October 1983: The Pacific Ocean - A port quarter view of Halyburton underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8408615 by Todd Pacific Shipyards, Seattle Div., from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 133k 31 October 1983: The Pacific Ocean - A port bow view of Halyburton underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSN8408534 by Todd Shipyards, Seattle Div., from the Defense Visual Information Center) Fred Weiss
Halyburton 92k 7 January 1984: Seattle WA - An overall starboard quarter view of Halyburton with the ship's crew manning the rails during the vessel's commissioning ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyard. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8601184 by PH1 Weissleder, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 123k 7 January 1984: Seattle WA - The crew of Halyburton mans the rail as a Marine color guard participates in its commissioning ceremony. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8506758 by PH1 Weissleder, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 57k 7 January 1984: Seattle WA - Commodore David F. Chandler, Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet, and Mrs. William David Halyburton, Sr. listen to guest speakers during the commissioning ceremony for Halyburton. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8506761 by PH1 Weissleder, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 106k 7 January 1984: Seattle WA - Commander Robert K. Peters, Commanding Officer of Halyburton, speaks at the commissioning ceremony for Halyburton. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSN8408678 by Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp., from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 000k 7 January 1984: Seattle WA - Signalman 1st Class Darrell Davis raises the commissioning pennant during the commissioning ceremony for Halyburton. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8506764 by PH1 Weissleder, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 57k 7 January 1984: Seattle WA - Seaman Apprentice Manuel D. Martin raises the national flag aboard Halyburton during the commissioning ceremony. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8601172 by PH1 Weissleder, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 96k 7 January 1984: Seattle WA - The crew prepares to man the ship during the commissioning ceremonies for Halyburton. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8506766 by PH1 Weissleder, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 74k 7 January 1984: Seattle WA - The celebration cake of Halyburton at the ship's commissioning ceremony at Todd Pacific Shipyard. The prospective commanding officer of Halyburton is Commander Robert K. Peters. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8601171 by PH1 Weissleder, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 117k 6 September 1985: The Atlantic Ocean - A high angle port view of the battleship USS Iowa (BB 61) refueling Halyburton during an underway replenishment. The ships are participating in NATO Exercise Ocean Safari '85. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8602524 by PH1 Jeff Hilton, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Fred Weiss
Halyburton 105k 6 September 1985: The Atlantic Ocean - An elevated port bow view of Iowa refueling Halyburton during an underway replenishment. The ships are participating in NATO Exercise Ocean Safari '85. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8703287 by PH1 Jeff Hilton, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 129k 6 September 1985: The Atlantic Ocean - An elevated port bow view of Iowa refueling Halyburton during an underway replenishment. The ships are participating in NATO Exercise Ocean Safari '85. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8602523 by PH1 Jeff Hilton, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 166k 6 September 1985: The Atlantic Ocean - A starboard bow view of Iowa refueling Halyburton during an underway replenishment. The ships are participating in NATO Exercise Ocean Safari '85. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8703289 by PH1 Jeff Hilton, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 74k October 1985: A starboard beam view of Halyburton during NATO Exercise Ocean Safari '85. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8702395 by PH1 Jeff Hilton, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 113k 1 November 1985: The Atlantic Ocean - An elevated stern view of Halyburton approaching the fleet oiler USS Merrimack (AO-179) and the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61). Iowa and Merrimack are conducting an underway replenishment. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8604863 by PH3 Elliot, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 92k 1 November 1985: The Atlantic Ocean - A bow view of Halyburton underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8604846 by PH1 Jeff Hilton, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 93k 1 November 1985: The Atlantic Ocean - A bow view of Halyburton underway in heavy seas. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8604845 by PH1 Jeff Hilton, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 119k 1 November 1985: The Atlantic Ocean - A port bow view of Merrimack, center, refueling Halyburton, left, and the frigate USS Aylwin (FF 1081). (US Navy photo, DVID #DNSC8705141 by PH3 Jeff Elliot, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 243k 1 November 1985: The Atlantic Ocean - A stern view of Merrimack, center, refueling Halyburton, right, and the frigate USS Aylwin (FF 1081) on the left. (US Navy photo, DVID #DNSC8705140 by PH3 Jeff Elliot, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 233k 1 November 1985: The Atlantic Ocean - A port quarter view of Merrimack, center, refueling Halyburton, right, and the frigate USS Aylwin (FF 1081) on the left. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC8705143 by PH3 Jeff Elliot, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 137k 1 November 1985: The Atlantic Ocean - An elevated port beam view of Halyburton underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DNST8604956 by PH3 Elliot, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 105k 1 December 1988: The Atlantic Ocean - An overhead view of the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) and Halyburton underway as part of a NATO task group. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC9103234 by PH1 Sabo, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 165k 16 October 1992: The Atlantic Ocean - A starboard bow view of Halyburton underway. Halyburton is en route to the Mediterranean Sea as part of the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) Battle Group. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC9300858 by CWO2 Kenneth H. Brewer, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 95k 23 August 1994: Port Everglades FL - Starboard bow view of Halyburton arriving at Port Everglades FL. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC0310052 by OS2 John Bouvia, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 128k 23 August 1994: Port Everglades FL - Port side view of Halyburton being assisted by a tugboat at Port Everglades FL. A harbor Security Craft is underway in the foreground. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC0310053 by OS2 John Bouvia, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Fred Weiss
Halyburton 92k 23 August 1994: Port Everglades FL - Port quarter stern view of Halyburton being assisted by a tugboat at Port Everglades FL. A harbor Security Craft is underway in the foreground. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC0310054 by OS2 John Bouvia, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Fred Weiss
Halyburton 106k 20 August 1995: The Atlantic Ocean - A port side view of Halyburton en route to the Norfolk Naval Base. Halyburton, along with other Norfolk based ships, cleared the area for 5 days while Hurricane Felix passed by. (US Navy photo DVID #DNSC9502278 by Don S. Montgomery, from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Halyburton 163k 10 June 2003: USS Halyburton (FFG 40) on her departure from Valletta Port, Malta. The ship had been on a four day visit with two other NATO warships. (photos taken and sent by myself) Anthony Vella
Senglea, Malta
Halyburton 160k as above Anthony Vella
Senglea, Malta
Halyburton 187k 8 April 2005: Mayport FL - Halyburton enters Naval Station Mayport's basin after completing a highly successful counter narco-terrorism deployment in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. While deployed, Halyburton, along with USS Boone (FFG 28) seized nearly eight metric tons of cocaine with a street value of $249 million. (US Navy photo #050408-N-0874H-003 by PH2 Charles E. Hill, from the Navy News Stand) Navsource
Halyburton 132k 8 April 2005: Mayport FL - Fire Controlman 2nd Class Drew Pickens embraces his new son with wife for the first time after returning from deployment aboard Halyburton. Halyburton just returned from a highly successful counter narco-terrorism deployment in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (US Navy photo #050408-N-0874H-001 by PH2 Charles E. Hill, from the Navy News Stand) Navsource
***McInerney/Halyburton*** 138k 22 June 2007: Mayport FL - Naval Station Mayport receives a visit from Fox News Channel’s "Fox & Friends" during their "Salute the Troops Tour." "Fox & Friends" co-host Brian Kilmeade hosted the live show that featured Sailors attached to USS McInerney (FFG 8), USS Halyburton (FFG 40) and Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light (HSL) 60. (US Navy photo #070622-N-1810F-006 by MC2 Lynn Friant, from the Navy News Stand) Navsource

USS Halyburton FFG 40 History
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This class of ship was built too late to be covered by the DANFS project

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