Donald Beary (FF 1085) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS DONALD B.BEARY is named in honor of Vice Admiral Donald B. Beary, USN, whose genius was largely re- sponsible for the revolutionary success of mobile underway replenishment leading to victory in the Pacific during World War II. She is the eighth ship of the JOSEPH HEWES class of frigate specially designed for detecting and destroying ene- my submarines, but also capable of effective performance of missions of search and rescue, patrol, evacuation, blockade, surveillance, shore bombardment, and anti-air warfare. DONALD B. BEARY is equipped with the most recent advances in underwater sound detection equipment (SO- NAR), communications, and radar equipment. The ship fea- tures an integral bow-mounted long range sonar, variable depth sonar, a tactical towed array and active gyro-stabiliza- tion which provides DONALD B. BEARY with increased sea-worthiness and anti-submarine warfare capability over previous classes of frigates. The principle armament is the homing torpedo, which can be delivered at long range by the anti-submarine rocket (ASROC) or launched from torpedo tubes on the ship. The HARPOON missile system is installed for anti-ship warfare. The 5-inch 54 caliber gun mounted for- ward provides for anti-aircraft defense. It is also effective for shore bombardment in support of forces many miles inland and against surface targets. The ship has a flight deck and hangar facility for an anti-submarine configured LAMPS (Light Airborne Multipurpose Systems) helicopter. DONALD B. BEARY is powered by a single five-bladed propeller, driven by a 35,000 shaft horsepower steam turbine and is capable of speeds in excess of 27 knots. Two boilers provide superheated steam at 1200 pounds per square inch pressure. DONALD B. BEARY was built by Avondale Shipyards, Incorporated, at Westwego, Louisiana. Her keel was laid on 24 July 1970, and she was launched 22 May 1971. Mrs. Mary L. Beary, widow of Admiral Beary, is the ship ' s sponsor. Since commissioning the DONALD B. BEARY has par- ticipated in numerous major overseas deployments. Several were to the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean and some were to the Middle East and Indian Ocean. DONALD B. BEARY operates out of her home port of Norfolk, Virginia where she conducts fleet operations as part of Destroyer Squadron Ten within Cruiser-Destroyer Group Eight, Naval Service Force, United States Atlantic Fleet.

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ABOUT THE SHIP ' S INSIGNIA The arms of DONALD B. BEARY, designed from ideas of the ship ' s company, is composed of elements from the Beary family crest and symbols of modern naval technology. The upper portion of the insignia depicts the silhouette of the FF 1078 class ship. The Trident of Neptune portrays sea power, while the key symbolizes knowledge. The traditional coat of arms of the Beary family is repre- sented on the lower portion of the insignia. The family coat of arms consists of three bear ' s heads, a symbol of ferocity. The scalloped line separating the upper and lower por- tions of the insignia represents the waves of the ocean and signifies travel, adventure, and spirit. The body of the insignia symbolizes, therefore, the union of the Beary family name with the sea, and the Frigate named in honor of Vice Admiral Beary. The double edged key and trident symbolize the marriage of knowledge and sea power, which characterized the career of Vice Admiral Beary, and its application to today ' s Navy. The line of the sea which sym- bolizes travel, adventure, and spirit is representative of the life of Vice Admiral Beary, and a promise to those who sail on FF 1085. The Latin words PRUDENTIA-ANIMUS-FORTI- TUDO translate to KNOWLEDGE-SPIRIT-VALOR. These three words characterized the life and achievement s of Vice admiral Beary, and represent a standard for all who serve on FF 1085.