Barbey (FF 1088) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS BARBEY FF-1088 WESTPAC 1976-77 - ' - JSfi

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USS Barbey The thirty-seventh ship of the KNOX Class of Destroyer Escort. [ SSfi l ?B£:y (FF-1088) is one of the Navy ' s newest and most versatile ships. As such, she em- bodies the most advanced weapons for anti-submarine warfare and has added capabilities for helicopter support, anti-air warfare, shore bombardment, high speed escort, search and rescue, surveillance, blockade, and patrol. This versatility makes BARBEY representative of a significant step forward in our 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 War II. The primary mission of BARBEY is 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 SONAR system which ex- tends the area of submarine detection to previously im- possible distances. Along with highly sophisticated radar, communications, and fire control equipment, BARBEY carries an anti-submarine rocket system (ASROC), a 5 54 Caliber rapid fire gun, and two anti-submarine hom- ing torpedo launchers. In addition, BARBEY is designed to carry the LAMPS helicopter for anti-submarine war- fare. BARBEY is manned by 20 Officers and 240 enlisted men and displaces 4200 tons with a length of 438 feet and a 46 foot 9 inch beam. Living quarters employ the latest concepts in habitability. including air conditioned mess- ing and berthing compartments, recreation and lounge areas, as well as a barber shop, post office, ship ' s store, library, and modern, fully equipped galley. USS BARBEY is equipped with two boilers in a 1200 PSI steam system which provides 35,000 shaft horse power to a single 5 bladed propellor capable of driving the ship at speeds in excess of 27 knots. The boiler com- bustion is automatically controlled and watches in the fireroom and engine room are stood in an air conditioned control booth. The fresh water evaporators can provide up to 24,000 gallons of fresh water per day. In addition, the ship is equipped with two gyro-controlled fin stabilizers designed to make a more stable platform while riding in heavy seas. BAR BEY ' S keel was laid 5 February 1971 at Avon- dale Shipyards. Inc.. Westwego. Louisiana, and launched 4 December 1971 under the sponsorship of Mrs. Daniel E. Barbey. widow of the late VADM Daniel E. Barbey. USN. As a member of the Naval Surface Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet, USS BARBEY (FF-1088) is homeported in San Diego, California.