Barry (DD 933) - Naval Cruise Book

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BARRY I The first BARRY (DD-2) was built by the Neafie and Levy Shipyard, Philadelphia, Pa., and launched on 22 March, 1902, under the sponsorship of Miss Charlotte Adams BARNES, great grandniece of Commodore BAR- RY. Commissioned on 16 February 1903, BARRY had an overall length of 250 feet; extreme beam of 23 feet; maximum draft of six feet, six inches; maximum speed of 28 knots; and, armament of two 3 50 caliber guns and two 18 inch torpedo tubes. She served in World War I and was placed out of commission on 28 June 1919. The second BARRY (DD-248) was built by the N ew York Shipbuilding Company and launched under the sponsorship of Mrs. Shelton E. MARTIN, great grandniece of Commodore BARRY. Commissioned on 15 November 1921, BARRY had an overall length of 314 feet; extreme beam of 31 feet; maximum draft of 9 ' and a half feet; maximum speed of 33 knots; and armament of four 4 50 caliber guns. One 3 23 caliber anti-aircraft gun, and four 21 -inch triple deck torpedo tubes. She served in World War II until decommissioned on 21 June 1945. BARRY II The third BARRY (DD-933) was launched on 1 October, 1955 and was commissioned on 7 Septem- ber 1956 at Boston Naval Shipyard as one of the FORREST SHERMAN (DD-931) class. She was the third of her class to be built, however she was the first of her class to be placed out of commission for an extensive Anti-Submarine Warfare modernization. tiAI RY 111

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- » COMMODORE JOHN BARRY John BARRY was born in 1 745 in the Village of Ballysampson in Wexford County, Ireland, and was only ten when he ran away from an oppressed Ireland as a cabin boy on a merchantman. BARRY adopted America as his home, and at 21 was a merchant shipmaster out of Philadelphia. At 30, he had become one of the colonies most renowned sea Captains, and holder of the speed record for the trans-Atlantic route. When the American Revolution began, BARRY at once embraced the cause of the colonies. He offered his services and received the first commission in the Continental U.S. Navy. Between the years 1776 and 1780 BARRY distinguished himself in various Naval engagements while commanding such ships as the Lexington, Effingham, Raleigh and the Alliance. BARRY fought the last engagement of the Revolutionary War on March 10, 1783. Three British frigates sought to intercept him off the coast of Florida but he fought them off, badly damaging the frigate SYBIL. Following the cessation of hostilities he was appointed to superintend the building of the frigate UNITED STATES in Philadelphia, which he commanded thereafter. In 1793, President George Washington called upon BARRY to serve as the Navy ' s senior and first commissioned officer with the title of Commodore. It was at this time that he gained the reputation as the Father of the American Navy , having been instrumental in the establishment of the Navy Department. In September, 1803, after many years of service to his country. Commodore BARRY died at his home in Philadelphia where he is buried.

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-«l I BARRY III POST CONVL, BARRY III During this period BARRY was equipped with the latest modifications to her long range sonar, and employs this accurate sensor with an underwater battery fire control computer - one of the most sophisticated of its kind. This computer directs the fire of the Anti-Submarine Rocket System (ASROC) located aft, and the dual triple torpedo mounts forward. Another advance which was added somewhat later is the IVDS or Independent Variable Depth Sonar which enables BARRY to track submarines which attempt to hide under temperature layers at variable depths. An enlarged communications center and Combat Information Center were also included in the conversion. These modifications give BARRY one of the most advanced AntiSubmarine Warfare systems in the Navy. A secondary mission of the BARRY is to provide shore bombardment in support of Amphibious assault and ground forces. Her two rapid-fire 5 54 guns, mounted forward and aft, provide an effective deterrent to modern aircraft and surface targets. BARRY is 420 feet long with a maximum beam of 45 feet. Fully loaded she displaces 4000 tons with a navigational draft of 20 feet. She is designed to travel at extended periods at speeds over 30 knots. Her main propulsion plant consists of four high-pressure boilers (1200 lbs PSD and two main engines driving twin four bladed propellers. Maximum power developed by the plant is 20000 kilowatts of power, while her evaporators will produce 24,000 gallons of fresh water daily. She accelerates and maneuvers in the best destroyer tradition while possessing superior riding characteristics. Modern air-conditioned working spaces and living compartments are provided for a crew of 300 officers and men. Complete facilities are available for a squadron commander and his staff. On this cruise, COMDESRON 10 used BARRY as his flagship.