Harry Yarnell (CG 17) - Naval Cruise Book

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u w 'll I P! M - -J H . a J . -34? USS HARRY E YARN LL - Leahy Class Cruiser DISPLACEMENIZ TONS: 4,670 standard' 8,203 full load DIMENSIONS, FEE T IME TRES2: 533 x 54.9 x 24,8 sonan 19.6 keel 9162. 5x 16. 6x 76: 62 MISSILES: SSM: 8 Harpoon I2 quad2 SAM,' 80 standard ER ISM-22 I2 Mk 70 Iaunchers2 GUNS.' 40mm Saluting Batteries AXS WEAPONS: 1ASROC 8-tube launcher: 2 triple torpedo tubes IMk 322 MAIN ENGINES: 2 geared turbines Isee ENGINEERING notes2,' 2 shafts, 85,000 shp BIOLERS: 4 IBabcock and Wilcox in CG 16-20, Foster-Wheeler in 21-242 SPEED, KNOTS: 32.7 FUEL, TONS: 1,800 RANGE Miles: 8,000 at 20 knots COMPLEMEN7? 377 I 18 officers, 359 enlisted men I 16, 17 21, 232: 413 I32 officers, 381 men2 I 18-20, 22, 242 FLAG ACCOMODA TIONS: 18 I6 officers, 12 enlisted men2 Double-end missile cruisers especially designed to screen fast carrier task Hrces, Authorized as DLG 16- 18 in the FY 1958 new construction programme and DLG 19-24 in the FY 1959 programme. CLASSIFICATION: Originally classified as guided missile frigates IDLG2: reclassified as guided missile cruisers ICG2 on 30 June 1975. DESIGN: Distinctive in having twin missile launchers forward and aft with ASROC launcher between the forward missile launcher and bridge on main deck level. There is a helicopter landing area aft but only limited support facilities are provideoj' no hanger. ELECTRONICS: Naval Tactical Data System IN TDS2 fitted during AA W modernisation. Fitted with OE-82 satellite communications antenna. SSR-1 receiver and three WSC-3 transceivers, SLO 32 ECM in CG 16-20, 22 and 23. ' ENGINEERING: General Electric turbines in CG 16-18, De Laval turbines in CG 19-22, and Allis-Chalmers turbines in CG 23 and OG 24. FIRE CONTROL: Four Mk 76 missiles control systems, one Mk 1 1 weapon direction system Ito be replaced by Mk 14 WDS2. Mk 1 14 ASW fire control system. GUNNERY' Two 40 mm saluting guns fitted. MODERNISA TION: Modernised between 1967 and 1972 to improve their Anti-Air Warfare IAA W2 capabilities. Superstructure enlarged to provide space for additional electronic equipment, including NTDS: improved Tacan fitted and improved guidance system for TerrierfStandard missiles installed, and larger ship's service turbo generators provided. All ships modernised at Bath Iron Works except LEAHY at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Cost of LEAHY modernisation was 336. 1 million. RADAR: 3D search: SPS 48 Ireplacin SPS 39 or 52 in some ships2. Air search: SPS 49I V2 Iin CG 16-20, 22 and 232: SPS 43 ICG 21 and 24.2 Surface search: I SPS 10. Fire Control: SPG 53F and 555. Navigation: CRP- 1900ND IPathz7nder2 ICG 162. ROCKETS: Mk 36 Chaffroc Super RBOC to be fitted Ialready in CG2 SONAR: SOO 23 series bow-mounted.

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ShmWrHkkmy USS HARRY E YARNELL, ICG-172 was built at Bath Iron Works Corporation, Bath, Maine, and honors Admiral Harry E Yarnell, USN who was born in Iowa in 1875. Following graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1897 Admiral Yarnell had an illustrious career during World War I and retired from the Fleet. He was recalled to active duty during World War ll and subsequently retired permanently in 1944. He died in Newport, Rhode Island on July 2, 1959. YARNELL was launched in 1961 and commissioned on February 2, 1963 as a guided missile frigate IDLG-171. Following shakedown training at Guantanamo Bay Cuba, Yarnell deployed to the Mediterranean in 1966 and again in 1967 the ship was chosen to represent the United States at the Canadian Assembly in Halifax, Nova Scotia. From 1968 to mid- 1969, YARNELL was placed out of commission in Bath, Maine for a major overhaul during which time a modern computer system and advanced electronic systems were installed. On July 12, 1969 YARNELL was recommissioned in Boston, Massachusetts. ln 1970, YARNELL served as flagship for Commanden South Atlantic Force for the UNITAS Xl cruise around South America. YARNELL was assigned to the Mediterranean SIXTH Fleet in late 1971 and returned in June 1972. ln August 1973, YARNELL deployed to the Mediterranean for the fifth time and played a key surveillance role during the Middle East Crisis. YARNELL entered the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in January 1974 for a one-year complex overhaul to update her missile systems and engineering plant. During 1975 and 1976, YARNELL was involved in various Atlantic Fleet exercises. YARNELL deployed to the Mediterra- nean for the sixth time in April 1976. During this deployment, YARNELL participated in both NA TO and SIXTH Fleet exercises as well as surveillance of Soviet Na val units, including the maiden voyage of CVSG KIEM YARNELL entered the Black Sea in September 1976, visiting Constanta, Romania, the second U. S. warship to do so in 30 years. ln September 1977 YARNELL deployed to Northern Europe as the flagship of Commander, SECOND Fleet! Commander Striking Fleet Atlantic and participated in the NA TO exercise National Week, Dawn Patrol and Display Determination. YARNELL also hosted a cruise for guests that included the Royal Family of Monaco before returning to Norfolk in October. ln September 1979, YARNELL entered the Charleston Naval Shipyard for an extensive overhaul that upgraded engineering and combat systems. After returning to Norfolk in February 1980, YARNELL participated in COMTUEX 5-80, a multi-threat exercise, under the command of Carrier Group Eight. After an extensive combat systems readiness review in October, YARNELL departed Norfolk for the Indian Ocean, operation with Commander Carrier Group Eight embarked in USS INDEPENDENCE ICV-622. YARNELL returned to Norfolk in June 1981. During the summer of 1981 YARNELL operated off the Wrginia Capes and the Caribbean. ln March 1982, YARNELL deployed to the Mediterranean as flagship for Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group TWO, visiting ports in Yugoslavia and Romania among others. YARNELL returned to Norfolk in June. After an upkeep period YARNELL deployed to the North Atlantic and the Baltic Sea in September 1982 participating in exercises United Effort, Northern Wedding and Baltops. Returning to Norfolk in October, YARNELL entered the Norfolk Shipbuilding Company Shipyard in December 1982. YARNELL departed the shipyard in March 1983, transitting to the New England operating area for two weeks. In April YARNELL participated in Exercise Solid Shield '83 with USS JOHN F KENNEDY ICV-672 then continued south to Gauntan- amo Bay, Cuba for interim refresher training. YARNELL returned to Norfolk in June 1983. ln August 1983, YARNELL, with Commander Destroyer Squadron TWENTY- TWO embarked provided anti-surface and anti-air warfare for the USS JOHN F KENNEDY I CV-6 7 2 battle group during REA DEX '83, YARNELL then returned to Norfolk to prepare for a six-and-a-half month deployment to the eastern Mediterranean. Departing in Septemben 1983, YARNELL Hrst visited the Brazilian port of Rio de Janeiro after crossing the Equator. YARNELL, still serving as flagship for COMDESRON 22, patrolled the Lebanese coast for most of the deployment, providing air and surface support for both the KENNEDY and USS INDEPENDENCE ICV-621 battle groups. During this time, YARNELL visited Villefranche, France, alongside the tender USS PUGET SOUND IAD-382 for an Interim Maintenance Activity IIMA V1 for maintenance. After returning to the Lebanese coast in time to observe the withdrawal of the final Marine contingent, YARNELL transitted to Rota, Spain and embarked Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group TWO, RADM Ming Chang, USN, to take part in NA TO exercies I TEAM WORK '84j. YARNELL then returned to Norfolk in April 1984, after receiving two Navy Expenditionary Medals for its work in the Eastern Mediterranean. , - jllih A . v E. 'tszrf 'Memes' 0 ,H ix X .' t L N fr: x r r l Q 2 t x gig ' Q V is t, 4. - 0 .nz .. A 'H xx 1' 0 Rama? . ... 4. I : -, 1.4 -

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