Barbey (FF 1088) - Naval Cruise Book

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SYMBOLOGY OF THE BARBEY INSIGNIA The arms of the BARBEY, designed from ideas of the ship ' s company, is composed of elements of the BARBEY family crest and traditional heraldic charges. The central figure of the insignia, the mainstay of the BARBEY family crest, is the rampant lion symbolizing strength, courage, generosity as well as power and royalty. The lion is gold to represent the most excellent of metals, exceeding all others in value, purity, fineness; the bearer surpass- ing all others in valor. Symbolic of the Fast Frigate, Ship ' s mission to seek out and destroy enemy submarines, is the broken submarine held within the claws of the lion. The mullet, or star, is significant as the mark of honor and achievement. Appropriately, the insignia contains three clusters of three stars each, representative of the rank attained by the ships namesake. Vice Admiral BARBEY. The wavy line separating the upper and lower portions of the insignia represents the waves of the ocean and signifies travel, adventure, and sea power. The backround of blue represents loyalty, fidelity, and truth; three goals which all who serve on USS BARBEY will strive.

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BARBEY HISTORY The thirty-seventh ship of the KNOX class of Fast Frig- ate. USS BARBEY (FF-1088) is one of the Navy ' s most versatile ships. As such, she embodies complex electronic systems and advanced weapons for anti-submarine war- fare, helicopter support, anti-air warfare, shore bombard- ment, high speed escort, search and rescue, surveillance, blockade and patrol. This versatility makes B.ARBEY ' re- presentative of the modern navy. BARBEY is the first ship of the fleet to be named in honor of Vice Admiral Daniel E. Barbey. USN. a leading pioneer and master of amphibious warfare during World IVar II. The primary mission of BARBEY is the detection and destruction of enemy submarines. To fulfill this mission, she is equipped with an underwater fire control system guided by a long range dual S0N.4R. In addition, she is equipped with a long range passive TOWED .4RRA} ' SYSTEM which extends the area of submarine detection to previously impossible distances. Along with highly so- phisticated radar, communications and fire control equip- ment. B.4RBEY carried anti-submarine rockets (ASROC). H.ARPOON missiles, a 5 54 caliber rapid-fire gun. a 20nvn Close-in Weapon System machine gun. and two anti-submarine homing torpedo launchers. In addition. B.ARBEY is designed to carry the L.4MPS helicopter for anti-submarine warfare. BARBEY is maimed by 20 officers and 270 enlisted men and displaces 4200 tons with a length of 438 feet and a 46 foot 9 ittch beam. Living quarters employ the latest concept in habitability. including air-conditioned messing and berthing compartments, recreation and lounge areas, as well as a barber shop, post office, ship ' s store, library, dispensary, laundry, and a modern, fully equipped galley. The ship is equipped with two boilers in a 1200 PS I steam system which provides 35,000 shaft horsepower to a single 5-bladed propeller capable of driving the ship at speeds in excess of 27 knots. Boiler combustion is auto- matically cotti rolled and watches in the fireroom and en- gine room are stood in air-conditioned booths. Fresh water evaporators provide up to 24.000 gallons of fresh water per day. In addition, the B.4RBEY is equipped with two gyro- controlled fin stabilizers designed to make a more stable platform for the LAMPS helicopter in the event of heavy seas. BARB FY ' S keel was laid 5 February 1971 at Avondale Shipyards. Inc.. Westwego, Louisiana, aiui launched 4 De- cember 1971 under the sponsorship of Mrs. Daniel E. Bar- bey. widow of the late VADM Daniel E. Barbey. USN. The ship was commissioned II November 1972. As a member of the Naval Surface Force. U.S. Pacific Fleet. USS BAR- BE) (FF-108SI is homeported in San Diego. California.

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In Cabin ' d - i In cahin ' cl ' ships at sea. the boundless blue on everymmmmmfrnfuiing. With whistling winds and nnisie of ' the waves, the large inipe Or some lone bark biioy ' d on the dense marine, j Where joyous full of faith, spreading white sails. She cleaves the ether mid the sparkle and the foam of day. i at night, By s ailors young and old haply will I. a reminiscence of the land, he read, dl rapport at last. Here are our thoughts, voyagers ' thoughts. Here not the land, firm land, alone appears, many by them be said. The sky o ' erarches here, we feel the undulating deck beneath our feet. We feel the long pulsation, ebb and flow of endless motion. the tones of unseen mystery, the vague and vast suggestions of the briny world.