USS ''Brooke'' (FFG-1) was the
lead ship of
her class of guided missile
frigate
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s in the
United States Navy
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from 1962 to 1988. She was named for
John Mercer Brooke
John Mercer Brooke (December 18, 1826 – December 14, 1906) was an American sailor, engineer, scientist, and educator. He was instrumental in the creation of the Transatlantic Cable, and was a noted marine and military innovator.
Early li ...
. As of 2021, no other ship in the United States Navy has been named ''Brooke''.
Laid down
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on 19 December 1962 by
Lockheed Ship Building, ''Brooke'' was
launched on 19 July 1963 and
commissioned on 12 March 1966. Originally designated DEG-1, she was redesignated FFG-1 in 1975. She served in the
Pacific Fleet and was homeported in
San Diego
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, California.
Pakistan service
Following
decommissioning
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in 1988, she was transferred to Pakistan on 1 February 1989. Renamed ''Khaibar'', she was returned to the United States on 14 November 1993 and sold for scrap on 29 March 1994.
Ship awards
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Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (2)
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Navy Battle "E" Ribbon
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National Defense Service Medal
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Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
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Vietnam Service Medal (6)
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Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
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Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
References
External links
Photo of ''Brooke''
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Brooke-class frigates
Cold War frigates and destroyer escorts of the United States
Ships built by Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company
1963 ships