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USS Ingraham (FFG-61)


Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign:
N - D - N - I
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 CA on 30 March 1987
Launched 25 June 1988, Commissioned 5 August 1989

Status: Active, Pacific Fleet, Homeported at Everett WA

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Ingraham 18k Duncan Nathaniel Ingraham was born in Charleston, S.C. on 6 December 1802. He was appointed Midshipman 18 June 1812 at the age of 10 and, after distinguished service, was commissioned Captain 14 September 1855. While in command of the sloop-of-war St. Louis in the Mediterranean, in July 1853, he interfered at Smyrna with the detention by the Austrian consul of Martin Koszta, a Hungarian who had declared in New York his intention of becoming an America citizen, and, who had been seized and confined in the Austrian ship Hussar. For his conduct in this matter he was voted thanks and a medal by Congress. Captain Ingraham served as Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance and Hydrographer of the Navy from 1856 until 1860. He resigned from the Navy 4 February 1861 to enter the Confederate States Navy with the rank of captain. He was commandant of the Charleston station 1862 to 1865. He died at Charleston 16 October 1891.

USS Ingraham FFG-61 is the fourth ship named in his honor, preceded by DD-111, DD-444, and DD-694.
Bill Gonyo
Ingraham 46k date / location unknown -
Ingraham 50k undated: moored pierside at her home port of Everett WA Robert Hurst
Ingraham 66k undated: moored pierside at her home port of Everett WA
Ingraham 121k date / location unknown: underway alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahanock (T-AO-204) with the guided missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG-65) opposite.
Ingraham 98k date / location unknown
Ingraham 248k 1 June 1991: At sea - A port beam view of the guided missile frigate USS Ingraham underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-92-03365 by Welch from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Ingraham 168k 1 June 1991: At sea - A port bow view of Ingraham underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-92-03367 by Welch from the Defense Visual Information Center)
Ingraham 180k 1 June 1991: At sea - A stern view of Ingraham underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-92-03368 by Welch from the Defense Visual Information Center)
Ingraham 104k October 1991: at Subic Bay, PI Rick Rowan
Ingraham 157k 1 June 1992: At sea - Crewmen on Ingraham secure a fuel line from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) during a replenishment at sea. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-92-09456 by John R. Gaffney from the Defense Visual Information Center) Navsource
Ingraham 152k 1 June 1993: At sea - A port side view of Ingraham underway. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-95-01185 by PH2 Dale W. Novotasky from the Defense Visual Information Center)
Ingraham 49k 1997: taken by Glenn at Hobart, Australia Glenn Towler
Ingraham 83k 8 May 1997: at sea - An anti-submarine "Seahawk" (SH-60B) helicopter attached to Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 45 (HSL-45) Detachment Five rests on the fan tail of the guided missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG-61) which is deployed to the Arabian Gulf. Ingraham is deployed to the Arabian Gulf to monitor commercial shipping in the region. (US Navy photo #970508-N-8202E-013 by PH2 Thomas Lorentzson from the Navy Newstand) Navsource
Ingraham 95k 6 October 2001: At sea - Port side view of Ingraham, underway on routine patrol in the Arabian Sea, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (US Navy photo DVID #DN-SD-03-17000 by PH1 Ted Banks from the Defense Visual Information Center) Fred Weiss
Ingraham 200k 20 November 2002: At sea with the USS Carl Vinson - The elevator opening in the hangar bay frames the Ingraham on the starboard side of the Carl Vinson during an early morning replenishment at sea (RAS). Both ships are currently underway off the south western coast of California conducting training in preparation for their next regular scheduled deployment. (US Navy photo #021120-N-7267C-002 by PHAN Jonathan M. Cirino from the Navy Newstand) Bill Gonyo
Ingraham 109k 20 November 2002: At sea with USS Carl Vinson - The guided missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG-61) sails away after completing a replenishment at sea evolution with the nuclear aircraft carrier Carl Vinson. Both ships are currently underway off the south western coast of California conducting training in preparation for their next regular scheduled deployment. (US Navy photo #021120-N-7267C-009 by PHAN Jonathan M. Cirino from the Navy Newstand) Fred Weiss
Ingraham 141k 26 November 2002: at sea - This is a picture taken by Cpl Brian Walsh on Arabian Sea Show. USS Ingraham (FFG-61) refueling at sea with Canadian ship NCSM Preserver (AOR-509) Marc-André Nadeau
**Sacramento / Ingraham** 115k 10 February 2003: The Western Pacific Ocean - The Ingraham takes on fuel from the starboard side of the fast combat support ship USS Sacramento (AOE-1) while the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson receives cargo via Vertical Replenishment during a replenishment at sea. (US Navy Photo #030210-N-3241H-122 by PHAN Dustin Howell from the Navy News Stand) Navsource
Ingraham 178k 10 February 2003: The Western Pacific Ocean - The USS Sacramento (AOE-1) conducts an underway replenishment (UNREP) with the Ingraham. The ships are part of the Carl Vinson Battle Group conducting training in the Pacific Ocean in preparation for their next scheduled deployment. (US Navy photo #030210-N-0233J-161 by PH3 Ryan Jackson from the Navy News Stand) Bill Gonyo
Ingraham 69k 1 June 2003: Apra Harbor, Guam - The guided missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG-61) steams away from Apra Harbor, Guam, after completing a three-day port visit. The Ingraham is homeported in Everett WA, and is part of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Carrier Strike Grop. (US Navy photo #030601-N-7902K-101 by PH2 Jeremie Kerns from the Navy Newstand) Navsource
Ingraham 69k 5 June 2003: Philippine Sea - Operations Specialist 2nd Class Brian Norman defends the ship with a Mk 38 .25mm machine gun supported by the phone talker, Torpedoman 2nd Class Edwin Holland during a small boat training exercise aboard the Ingraham Fred Weiss
Ingraham 151k 20 June 2003: Philippine Sea - The guided missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG 61) sails alongside the fast combat support ship USS Sacramento (AOE-1) during an underway replenishment. The ships are part of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) Strike Group currently on an extended deployment in the Western Pacific Ocean. (US Navy photo #030620-N-5555F-011 by PH3 Martin Fuentes from the Navy Newstand)
Ingraham 117k 16 August 2003: South China Sea - The guided missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG-61) sails alongside the fast combat support ship USS Sacramento (AOE-1) during an under way replenishment that includes the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on an extended deployment in the Western Pacific. (US Navy photo #030816-N-0905V-002 by PHAN Chris Valdez from the Navy Newstand) Navsource
Ingraham 84k 19 September 2003: Naval Station Everett WA - Gas Turbine System Mechanic 1st Class Eric McCartney assigned to USS Ingraham (FFG-61) meets his new five day old daughter upon returning from deployment. Ingraham returned to Everett after an eight-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (US Navy photo #030919-N-6477M-141 by PH2 Eli J. Medellin from the Navy Newstand)
Ingraham 64k 19 September 2003: Naval Station Everett WA - Senior Chief Boatswain’s Mate James Williams assigned to USS Ingraham (FFG-61) is welcomed home by his wife and sons upon returning from deployment. Ingraham returned to Everett after an eight-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (US Navy photo #030919-N-6477M-157 by PH2 Eli J. Medellin from the Navy Newstand)
Ingraham 89k 19 September 2003: Naval Station Everett WA - Disbursing Clerk 2nd Class Larry Pearlman assigned to USS Ingraham (FFG-61) meets his new three week old daughter upon returning from deployment. Ingraham returned to Everett after an eight-month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (US Navy photo #030919-N-6477M-154 by PH2 Eli J. Medellin from the Navy Newstand)
Ingraham 219k 23 September 2005: Mediterranean Sea - A SH-60 Seahawk helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of the Ingraham as Coalition naval vessels move into formation in the Mediterranean Sea. The Ingraham leads the way as it prepares for an aerial photo exercise in the Mediterranean Sea. The following vessels are in formation, Egyptian frigates ENS Sharmal Seikh and ENS Mubarak, the Pakistan ship PNS Tariq, the Italian ship IT Commondante Bettica and the dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52). All ships are participating in Bright Star 2005, a multinational exercise held every two years in Egypt. Bright Star is the largest and most significant coalition military exercise conducted by U.S. Central Command. (US Navy photo #050923-N-7217H-007 by PH1 Marvin Harris from the Navy News Stand)
Ingraham 135k 8 June 2006: Portland, OR - A Portland fire boat greets the guided-missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG-61) with red, white and blue water streams as she passes under the Willamette river’s Steel Bridge. Ingraham is one of four U.S. Navy ships pulling into Portland for the 99th annual Rose Festival celebration. (US Navy photo #060608-N-7783B-003 by MC1 Thomas Brennan from the Navy Newstand)
Ingraham 157k 18 May 2007: Everett WA - The guided-missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG-61) makes stern way while maneuvering to moor pier side at its homeport of Naval Station Everett, Wash. The ship is returning from a two-week exercise on the waters west of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. (US Navy photo DVID #070518-N-3390M-002 by MC2 Douglas G. Morrison from the Defense Visual Information Center) Bill Gonyo
Ingraham 208k 4 July 2007: Homer AK - Ingraham holds "Open House" while on a port visit to Homer. Robert G. Allen
Ingraham 180k 4 July 2007: Homer AK - Ingraham holds "Open House" while on a port visit to Homer.
Ingraham 262k 7 February 2008: the Persian Gulf - An EH-96 Puma from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE-2) lands on the guided-missile frigate USS Ingraham (FFG-61) during a vertical replenishment. Ingraham is part of the Tarawa Expeditionary Strike Group which is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (US Navy photo #080207-N-8335D-071 by MC1 Richard Doolin from the Navy Newstand) Robert M. Cieri

USS Ingraham FFG-61 History
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