Barry (DD 933) - Naval Cruise Book

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. ff ,,,,,,,, f . , , 1, USS BARRY QDD-933j USS BARRY QDD-933t was launched on 1 October 1955 at Bath lron Works, Maine and was commissioned on 7 Septem- ber 1956 at Boston Naval Shipyard. BARRY was the third ship of the Forrest Sherman class to be built and the fourth ship in fleet history to bear the name of Commodore John BARRY, USN, 11745-18031. ln the years 1956-1966 BARRY took part in many of the significant naval events. BARRY was a member of the task force which landed U.S. Marines in Lebanon in 19585 she participated in the blockade of Cuba during the 1962 Missile Crisis and was a member of the first Atlantic Fleet Destroyer Group to deploy to Vietnam. In 1967 BARRY was placed out of commission to undergo an extensive Antisubmarine Warfare QASWJ modernization at Boston Naval Shipyard. BARRY received an antisubmarine rocket QASROCJ system and expanded communicationsfe- lectronics suite. Significant habitability improvements were also made. BARRY was recommissioned on 19 April 1968. Following a shakedown cruise BARRY became the first ship of the fleet to receive an ANXSOS-35 variable depth sonar in addition to her ANISOS-23 hull mounted sonar. Now the ASW specialist of the fleet, BARRY returned to the Atlantic Fleet and participated in many operations including the task force that deployed to the Mediterranean on short notice during the Jordanian Crisis in September 1970. After regular overhaul in 1972 BARRY changed her home- port from Newport, Rhode Island to Athens, Greece. She took part in numerous Sixth Fleet and NATO operations in connec- tion with the 1973 Middle East War and the 1974 Cyprus Crisis. ln 1975 BARRY was selected as the recipient of the Arleigh Burke Trophy which recognizes the ship or aircraft squadron that has achieved the greatest improvement in bat- tle efficiency. ln August 1975 BARRY underwent regular over- haul in Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Upon completion of the overhaul BARRY changed her homeport to Mayport, Florida. ln September 1977, after successfully completing vigorous refresher training in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba BARRY de- ployed to the Mediterranean for seven months, returning in April 1978. ln August 1978 BARRY deployed for three months to Northern Europe. After returning to the U.S. in November 1978 BARRY began preparations for another Mediterranean cruise. After departing Mayport in March 1979 BARRY spent three months in the Mediterranean as a member of the Battle Group TWO. In June 1979 BARRY transited the Suez Canal and became a member of the U.S. Middle East Force. BARRY conducted operations in support of national interest and se- curity throughout the Red Sea, Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. BARRY returned to the U.S. in September 1979 and in January 1980 commenced a comprehensive overhaul at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Boston Massachusetts which was completed in March 1981.,Upon completion of the overhaul, BARRY changed her homeport back to Newport, Rhode ls- land after a nine year absence. Post overhaul operations included an interesting assign- ment as escort for USS OHlO's initial sea trial. Following refresher training BARRY deployed on 10 days notice in No- vember 1981 to the Indian Ocean!Persian Gulf with the USS MIDDLE EAST FORCE for 5 months, returning in April 1982. BARRY is 424 feet long with a maximum beam of 45 feet. Fully loaded she displaced over 4000 tons and has navigation- al draft of 22 feet. Four high pressure boilers drive two steam turbine engines and she is capable of speeds in excess of 30 knots. BARRY's armament consists of two 5 inchl54 caliber naval cannons, an ASROC system and two triple tube torpedo mounts. The ship is manned by a crew of 18 officers and 300 men.