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USS McINERNEY (FFG-8) USS MclNlif M ' (tl(i- X) IS ihc sco)iid liip Iniili iii ihc ()1.1 I R IIA AKI) V i class, and was the first Long Hull version of the eiass. She has been used as the class test platform for various system and updates to the class. General Characteristics: Awarded: February 27, 1976 Keel Laid: .lanuaiy 16. 1978 Launched: November 4, 1978 Commissioned: November 19, 1979 Built by: Bath Iron Works, Bath Maine She is powered by two General Electric LM 2500 Gas Turbines, and has two 350 horsepower electric drive Auxiliary Propulsion Units, and one Controllable Pitch Propeller. McINERNEY is capable of speeds greater than 28 knots. She is 453 feet long has a beam of 47 feet and a draft of 24 feet. MclNERNEY ' s Armament consists of one MK13 Guided Missile Launcher capable of firing both Standard and Harpoon missiles, one MK75 76mni rapid-firing gun, one Close. In Weapons System (CIWS), and two triple-tube MK32 ASW torpedo tubes. McINERNEY can also carry two SH 60B LAMPS 111 Helicopters. The Ship ' s Crest; MclNERNEY ' s crest symbolizes Vice Admiral Francis Xavier Mclnerney ' s successful naval career. The crest ' s navy blue and gold colors, traditionally associated with the United States Navy, represent the sea and excellence, respectively. On the golden shield, the blue colored cross shape refers to the Na y Cross VADM Mclnerney was awarded. The Taeguk in the middle of the cross alludes to the Medal of the Military Order of the Taeguk given by the Republic of Korea for his service to that Republic during the Korean War. The crests coral and fountain (a heraldic symbol for water) refer to the Battle of the Coral Sea. VADM Mclnerney was in command of the Destroyers ANZAC Force, ' which took an active role in the battle. The two swords are adapted from the Surface Warfare Insignia and refer to both the fighting spirit of the Fast Frigate and the distinguished service of the ship ' s namesake, and the two stars, representing the awards of the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medals. Finally, the ship ' s motto emblazci on the Blue and (lold Banner, savs it all: FAST, FFARLHSS. CiALLANT
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