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Officers salute during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52). (Left to Right) Commodore David F. Chandler, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet, John T. Gilbride Jr., vice president and general manager. Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp, Seattle, Mr. Jack Yusen of the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) Survivors Association, Mrs. Goldie Carr Bensilhe, Robert J. Horne, commanding officer, USS CARR

Officers salute during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A stern view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) underway during sea trials prior to its commissioning

A stern view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sideboys stand by to welcome distinguished guests during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

Sideboys stand by to welcome distinguished guests during the commissio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr. Release Status: Released to Pub... More

The Northeastern Navy Band performs during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

The Northeastern Navy Band performs during the commissioning of the gu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Hicks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Crew members man the rail during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

Crew members man the rail during the commissioning of the guided missi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Hicks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A close-up view of buckling in a bulkhead aboard the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) after the ship struck a mine on April 14, 1988

A close-up view of buckling in a bulkhead aboard the guided missile fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) underway after the ship struck a mine on Apr. 14, 1988. A U.S. Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter is on the helicopter pad

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close-up view of a crack on the starboard side weather deck of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) after the ship struck a mine on April 14, 1988. Navy welders from the guided missile cruiser USS WAINWRIGHT (CG-28) and the miscellaneous flagship USS CORONADO (AGF-11) effected temporary repairs

A close-up view of a crack on the starboard side weather deck of the g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PETTY Officer 3rd Class David Burbine and SEAMAN Apprentice Wayne Smith lie on stretchers in a 438th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft which is transporting them to Germany for further medical treatment. Four crewmen were seriously injured when the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck a mine while operating in the Persian Gulf

PETTY Officer 3rd Class David Burbine and SEAMAN Apprentice Wayne Smit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT Douglas K. Lingefelt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the hole in the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs

A view of the hole in the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A view of the damage to the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs

A view of the damage to the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Lines are used to position the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in the flooded deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2. Once the frigate is positioned and secured, the MIGHTY SERVANT 2 will lift it out of the water for the trip home to Newport, R.I. The ROBERTS was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

Lines are used to position the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. RO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard beam view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 partially submerged with its cargo, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), secured on deck. The MIGHTY SERVANT 2 will lift the frigate out of the water for the trip home to Newport, Rhode Island. The ROBERTS was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

A starboard beam view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 pa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mike Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A tug tows the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) into the flooded deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2. Once the frigate is positioned and secured, the MIGHTY SERVANT 2 will lift it out of the water for the trip home to Newport, R.I. The ROBERTS was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

A tug tows the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 partially submerged with its cargo, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), secured on deck. The MIGHTY SERVANT 2 will lift the frigate out of the water for the trip home to Newport, Rhode Island. The ROBERTS was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 par...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mike Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Dutch salvage ship MIGHTY SERVANT II prepares to lift the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) onto its deck for transport back to its home port in Newport, R.I. The frigate was damaged after it struck a mine in the Persian Gulf on 14 April 1988

The Dutch salvage ship MIGHTY SERVANT II prepares to lift the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Parlato Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A civilian tug maneuvers the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II in the Persian Gulf. The frigate, which will be transported to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI), was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

A civilian tug maneuvers the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A civilian tug maneuvers the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II in the Persian Gulf. The frigate, which will be transported to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI), was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

A civilian tug maneuvers the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) is positioned on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The frigate, which will be transported to its home port in Newport, R.I., was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

The guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) is positione...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members gather along the deck of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as the ship arrives in port. The frigate was transported across the Atlantic by the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II after it stuck a mine and was damaged while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

Crew members gather along the deck of the guided missile frigate USS S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Relea... More

Family and friends wait for the crew of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) to depart their ship. The frigate was damaged when it struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

Family and friends wait for the crew of the guided missile frigate USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Relea... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry H. Mauz Jr., Commander, US 7th Fleet, Captain (CAPT) Michael D. Barker, Commander of the US Navy (USN) Amphibious Command Ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19), CAPT Peter G. Roberts, Commander of the USN Guided Missile Frigate USS RODNEY M. DAVIS (FFG 60), and CAPT Barry M. Plott, Commander of the USN Guided Missile Cruiser USS STERETT (CG 31), pose for a photograph with Chinese naval officials aboard a Chinese navy ship. The US officers are in Shanghai as part of a four-day US naval goodwill visit to the historic city

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry H. Mauz Jr., Commander, US 7th Fleet, Captai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shanghai Country: China (CHN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mike Flynn, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

US Navy Boatswain's Mate SEAMAN Michael J. Snelling pulls in a mooring line, freeing the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), from the pier in Bahrain. The ROBERTS is going out to continue patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Boatswain's Mate SEAMAN Michael J. Snelling pulls in a mooring...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat prepare to set up a towing rig to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to leave the ship in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to leave the ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat set up a towing rig to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat prepare to set up a towing rig to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) attends the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Commodore David F. Chandler, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic fleet, addresses guests at the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG-52). Standing to his left are: John T. Gilbride Jr., Todd Seattle; Jack Yusen, SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DD-413) Survivors Association; Goldier Carr Bensilhe, sponsor; Capt. Joseph F. Brennan, chaplain, Naval Base, Seattle; and Cmdr. Robert J. Horne, commanding officer

Commodore David F. Chandler, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, U....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ingalls Shipbuilding Div. Release Status: Released... More

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) underway during sea trials

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry C. Mustin, commander, Second Fleet, US Atlantic Fleet, passes between two ranks of sideboys upon his arrival for the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

Vice Admiral (VADM) Henry C. Mustin, commander, Second Fleet, US Atlan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr., USN Release Status: Released t... More

Crew members stand in formation during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

Crew members stand in formation during the commissioning of the guided...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Hicks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Guests attend the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

Guests attend the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMU...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Hicks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

The emblem of the Commander Naval Surface Group Four aboard the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

The emblem of the Commander Naval Surface Group Four aboard the guided...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 K. Tharpe Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Jack Roberts, a survivor of the first SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413), attends the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

Jack Roberts, a survivor of the first SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413), atte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 K. Tharpe Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Crew members stand at parade rest during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

Crew members stand at parade rest during the commissioning of the guid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Hicks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A guest is escorted to her seat for the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

A guest is escorted to her seat for the commissioning of the guided mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr. Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Crew members run to man the ship during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

Crew members run to man the ship during the commissioning of the guide...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 K. Tharpe Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A guest honors the flag during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

A guest honors the flag during the commissioning of the guided missile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr. Release Status: Released to Pub... More

MAJ. Beard and SGT. Vandenberg, members of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, apply burn medication to SEAMAN Apprentice Wayne Smith aboard a 438th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft which is transporting the sailor to Germany for further treatment. Smith was one of four crewmen who were seriously injured when the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck a mine while operating in the Persian Gulf

MAJ. Beard and SGT. Vandenberg, members of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Douglas K. Lingefelt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

MAJ. Beard, a member of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, and MAJ Gilliam, a member of the Wiesbaden Hospital staff, change dressings for PETTY Officer 3rd Class David Burbine. The sailor, who is being transported to Germany aboard a 438th Military Airlift Win g C-141B Starlifter aircraft for further treatment, was one of four crewmen en who were seriously injured when the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck a mine while operating in the Persian Gulf

MAJ. Beard, a member of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, and M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Douglas K. Lingefelt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A CBU-59 cluster bomb splits open to release its bomblets after being dropped from an A-6E Intruder aircraft during an attack on an Iranian target. The attack is in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58)

A CBU-59 cluster bomb splits open to release its bomblets after being ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Iranian frigate IS SAHAND (74) burns after being attacked by aircraft of Carrier Air Wing II from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58). The ship was hit by three Harpoon missiles plus cluster bombs

The Iranian frigate IS SAHAND (74) burns after being attacked by aircr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and the 63rd Medical Evacuation Squadron remove injured sailors from a UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter. The men will be flown to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and then to Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas for treatment of burns they received when their ship, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58), struck a mine while on escort duty in the Persian Gulf

Members of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and the 63rd Medica...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Patrick Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A view of an engineering space of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) damaged when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs

A view of an engineering space of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf, and another officer aboard the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, will be transported to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI) by the MIGHTY SERVANT

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer of the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A worker welds a hull support on the deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The MIGHTY SERVANT will transport the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

A worker welds a hull support on the deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mighty Servant Ii Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II with the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) on deck in the Straits of Hormuz. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

A starboard quarter view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship Mighty Servant with the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) on deck. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, R.I

A port view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship Mighty Servant with the guide...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II and a motorized whaleboat are silhouetted by the sunset. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

The Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II and a motorized whaleboat ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) being offloaded from the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II upon its arrival at Newport, R.I. The frigate was damaged when it struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBER...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Narragansett Bay State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to... More

A bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) offloading from the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The frigate was damaged when it struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Narragansett Bay State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to... More

An aerial starboard view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

An aerial starboard view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members muster on the stern of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as the ship prepares for mooring. The ship returned to the United States via the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

Crew members muster on the stern of the damaged guided missile frigate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A silhouetted port bow view of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II floods its decks prior to releasing the frigate. The SAMUEL B. ROBERTS was struck by an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A silhouetted port bow view of the damaged guided missile frigate USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released t... More

A sailor inspects the SPS-49 air-research radar antenna aboard the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) while the ship is in dry dock for temporary repairs. The frigate was damaged when it struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A sailor inspects the SPS-49 air-research radar antenna aboard the gui...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in dry dock for temporary repairs. The frigate was damaged when it struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy Sailors aboard Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), fire a M-38, 25mm Chain Gun during a weapons PAC-FIRE (Pre-Action Calibration). The ROBERTS is patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Sailors aboard Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Survivors of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar. These men were Carr`s shipmates

Survivors of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) underway during sea trials

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works, Inc. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vice Admiral Henry C. Mustin, commander, Second Fleet, is piped aboard for the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

Vice Admiral Henry C. Mustin, commander, Second Fleet, is piped aboard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 K. Tharpe Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Side boys stand by to welcome VIPs aboard the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) during the ship's commissioning

Side boys stand by to welcome VIPs aboard the guided missile frigate U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 K. Tharpe Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A senior chief petty officer stands in formation with other members of the ship's crew during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

A senior chief petty officer stands in formation with other members of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Hicks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Chaplain (CAPT.) J. William Heins gives the invocation during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58)

Chaplain (CAPT.) J. William Heins gives the invocation during the comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Hicks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

An interior view of the main engine room of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) after the ship struck a mine on April 14, 1988

An interior view of the main engine room of the guided missile frigate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The main building of the Iranian Sassan oil platform burns after being hit by a BGM-71 Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) missile fired from a Marine AH-1 Cobra helicopter. The attack was part of Operation Praying Mantis which was launched after the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

The main building of the Iranian Sassan oil platform burns after being...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PRAYING MANTIS Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CPL. John Hyp Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

The main building of the Iranian Sassan oil platform burns after being hit by a BGM-71 tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missile fired from a Marine AH-1 Cobra helicopter. The attack was part of Operation Praying Mantis which was launched after the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck a mine on April 14, 1988

The main building of the Iranian Sassan oil platform burns after being...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PRAYING MANTIS Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CPL. John Hyp Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Marines gather on the flight deck of a US Navy LPD in preparation for a raid on an Iranian oil platform to gather intelligence data and military equipment used by the Iranians. The rig was strafed and later destroyed by gunfire from US destroyer in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) in the Persian Gulf

Marines gather on the flight deck of a US Navy LPD in preparation for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial view of the Iranian frigate IS SAHAND (74) burning after being attacked by aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 11 from the aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) in retaliation for the mining of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) in the Persian Gulf

An aerial view of the Iranian frigate IS SAHAND (74) burning after bei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of damage in the main engine room of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The propeller shaft is in the center. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs

A view of damage in the main engine room of the guided missile frigate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A photographer records the damage to the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs

A photographer records the damage to the hull of the guided missile fr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A view of the reduction gear assembly in the main engine room of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58). The ROBERTS is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs after striking a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988

A view of the reduction gear assembly in the main engine room of the g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A crowd observes below the deck of the MIGHTY SERVANT II. The MIGHTY SERVANT II transported the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) back to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island, after it struck a mine in the Persian Gulf on 14 April 1988

A crowd observes below the deck of the MIGHTY SERVANT II. The MIGHTY ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Delores Parlato Release Status: Released to ... More

An aerial port view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 underway with its cargo, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58), secured on deck. The ROBERTS is en route to its home port of Newport, R.I., after hitting an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

An aerial port view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT 2 unde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) and the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II pose for a picture in front of the frigate's helicopter hangar bays. The SAMUEL B. ROBERTS in the Persian Gulf, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, will be transported to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI) by the MIGHTY SERVANT

Crewmen from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A starboard bow view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II tr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in dry dock for temporary repairs. The frigate was damaged when it struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-5...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close-up view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) secured on the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II prior to offloading. The frigate was transported to Newport after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A close-up view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released t... More

The crew of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) mans the rails as the ship returns to Newport following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The crew of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

US Navy CHIEF GUNNER's Mate Lonnie Jones (Right) shows Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Carl Mendleson (Left) the proper way to align the ammo (ammunition) belt for a M-2, .50 caliber machine gun, aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy CHIEF GUNNER's Mate Lonnie Jones (Right) shows Fire Control Te...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

An US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 42 (HSL-42), Naval Station Mayport, Mayport, Florida, prepares to take off from the flight deck of Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

An US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Subma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

CMDR Chris Wode, Commanding Officer of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) watches closely as sailors from his crew prepare to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

CMDR Chris Wode, Commanding Officer of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to help rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) use a Rigid Hull Inflatabl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Brazilian Navy Niteroi Class Frigate NAE INDEPENDENCIA (F 44) perform divisional tactical along with the US Navy (USN) Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) (left) and the Brazilian Navy Inhauma Class Corvette NAE JACEGUAY (V 31) (right) coast of Brazil during UNITAS (United International Antisubmarine Warfare Exercise) 47-06 Atlantic Phase. UNITAS is the largest multi-national naval exercise conducted with naval forces from the US, the Caribbean Sea, and South and Central America. The exercises focus on building multinational coalitions, while promoting hemispheric defense and mutual cooperation

The Brazilian Navy Niteroi Class Frigate NAE INDEPENDENCIA (F 44) perf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A starboard quarter view of the Iranian destroyer escort ITS ROSTAM (DE-73), now redesignated the frigate IS SABALAN (F-73). NOTE: This vessel was heavily damaged on 19 April 1988 by air attack of units of CVW-11 from the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) in retaliation for the mining of the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in the Persian Gulf. The ship was reported under repair but as of 1991 has not yet been seen in service

A starboard quarter view of the Iranian destroyer escort ITS ROSTAM (D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: Nesseth Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear Adm. Laverne S. Severance Jr., commander, Naval Base, Seattle, addresses guests at the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG-52). Other dignitaries attending are, from the left: Commodore David F. Chandler, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force; John T. Gilbride Jr., Todd Seattle; Jack Yusen, "SAMUEL B. ROBERTS" Survivors Association; Sponsor Goldie Carr Bensilhe; Capt. J. F. Brennan, chaplain, Naval Base, Seattle; and Cmdr. R. J. Horne, commanding officer

Rear Adm. Laverne S. Severance Jr., commander, Naval Base, Seattle, ad...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp Release Status: Release... More

An elevated port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) underway during sea trials

An elevated port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

William E. Haggett, president and chief executive officer, Bath Iron Works Corp., speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

William E. Haggett, president and chief executive officer, Bath Iron W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Hicks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Crew members man the rail of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) during the ship's commissioning

Crew members man the rail of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Hicks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A survivor of the destroyer escort SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413), which was sunk during World War II, attends the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

A survivor of the destroyer escort SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413), which w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr. Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Captain (CAPT) Paul X. Rinn, prospective commanding officer, passes between two ranks of sideboys upon his arrival for the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)

Captain (CAPT) Paul X. Rinn, prospective commanding officer, passes be...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr. Release Status: Released to Pub... More

An injured sailor is carried to an aircraft by members of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and the 63rd Medical Evacuation Squadron. The sailor will be flown to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, and then to Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas for treatment of burns he received when his ship, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58), struck a mine while on escort duty in the Persian Gulf

An injured sailor is carried to an aircraft by members of the 2nd Aero...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Patrick Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A close-up view of the port quarter of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in dry dock for temporary repairs. The ROBERTS struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988

A close-up view of the port quarter of the guided missile frigate USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) secured on the deck of the Dutch salvage ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The MIGHTY SERVANT II is transporting the frigate back to its home port in Newport, R.I., after it struck a mine in the Persian Gulf on 14 April 1988

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERT...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Chesapeake Bay Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Parlanto Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A stern view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II with the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) on deck in the Straits of Hormuz. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

A stern view of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II with the g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A stern view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) tied up at a pier. The frigate was transported across the Atlantic by the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II after it struck a mine and was damaged while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A stern view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Family and friends of the crew of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) display welcome home banners as the ship arrives in port. The frigate was transported across the Atlantic by the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II after it stuck a mine and was damaged while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

Family and friends of the crew of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Relea... More

An aerial view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) being transported by the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The frigate was damaged when it struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

An aerial view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Narragansett Bay State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to... More

A harbor tug assists the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in offloading from the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The frigate was damaged when it struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A harbor tug assists the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Narragansett Bay State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to... More

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