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Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SCIENCE EXPEDITION'96 Country: Arctic Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steven Vanderwerff Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater (r) watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS(FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SCIENCE EXPEDITION '96 Country: Arctic Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steven Vanderwerff Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

US Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Mendleson fires a M-2 .50 caliber machine gun aboard Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Mendleson fires a M-2 .50 ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat keep a close eye on the towing rig used to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) and the crew of an Iranian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A disabled Iranian fishing boat sits at anchor awaiting assistance from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) (not shown) . The ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

A disabled Iranian fishing boat sits at anchor awaiting assistance fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard quarter view of the Iranian destroyer escort ITS ROSTAM (DE-73), now redesignated the frigate IS SABALAN (F-73). NOTE: This vessel was heavily damaged on 19 April 1988 by air attack of units of CVW-11 from the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) in retaliation for the mining of the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in the Persian Gulf. The ship was reported under repair but as of 1991 has not yet been seen in service

A starboard quarter view of the Iranian destroyer escort ITS ROSTAM (D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: Nesseth Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close-up view of the port quarter of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in dry dock for temporary repairs. The ROBERTS struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988

A close-up view of the port quarter of the guided missile frigate USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 42 (HSL-42), Naval Station Mayport, Mayport, Florida, takes off from the flight deck of Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest build-up

A US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Submar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Silhouetted against the sun reflecting water of the Arabian Sea, a disabled Iranian fishing boat sits at anchor while sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) (not shown) examine her for damage prior to rigging up a towing line to the boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Silhouetted against the sun reflecting water of the Arabian Sea, a dis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port side stern view of the US Navy (USN) Oliver Hazard Perry Class: Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) while the ship is underway in the Caribbean Sea, maneuvering into a formation along with naval and coast guard units from Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Panama during Exercise UNITAS 46-05. The Exercise is a Southern Command sponsored Exercise with the objective of increasing interoperability and fostering cooperation among naval forces in the region

A port side stern view of the US Navy (USN) Oliver Hazard Perry Class:...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 46-05 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) attends the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf, and another officer aboard the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II.  The SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, will be transported to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI) by the MIGHTY SERVANT

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer of the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

US Navy Sailors aboard Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), fire a M-38, 25mm Chain Gun during a weapons PAC-FIRE (Pre-Action Calibration). The ROBERTS is patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Sailors aboard Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A close-up view of damage to part of the main engine room of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine on April 14, 1988. The propeller pitch oil distribution box and CCP sump and sump heater originally welded to the deck two levels below is center, right in this view

A close-up view of damage to part of the main engine room of the guide...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A view looking through the hole in the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs

A view looking through the hole in the hull of the guided missile frig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 42 (HSL-42), Mayport Naval Station, Mayport, Florida, prepares to take off from the flight deck of Oliver hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

A US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Submar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

US Navy Sonar Technician 3rd Class Corwyn Smith fires a M-2 .50 caliber machine gun (Partially shown) aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Sonar Technician 3rd Class Corwyn Smith fires a M-2 .50 calibe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

US Navy Lieutenant Roger Hartman, from Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 42 (HLS-42), Mayport Naval Station, Mayport, Florida, conducts preflight checks on his SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter prior to taking off from the flight deck of the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Lieutenant Roger Hartman, from Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Crew members from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) assist the crew of an Iranian fishing boat that is suffering from a broken engine shaft. The ROBERTS is patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up

Crew members from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) assist the crew of an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Mr. Jack Yusen of the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) Survivors Association, representing the survivors of the World War II destroyer escort, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of Gunner`s Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar

Mr. Jack Yusen of the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) Survivors Associa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A close-up view of the funnel of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) damaged when the ship struck a mine on April 14, 1988

A close-up view of the funnel of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A view of damage to the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs

A view of damage to the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Crewmen depart from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) in the Persian Gulf, as the ship is readied for transport to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI).  The frigate, which will be transported by the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II, was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

Crewmen depart from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), showing flight deck personnel and aircraft on deck, as the USN OLIVER HAZARD PERRY CLASS: Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) (middle ground), and the USN LOS ANGELES CLASS: Attack Submarine USS BALTIMORE (SSN 704) sail in a battle group formation, while returning to homeport, following a scheduled six-month deployment

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Greg Pinkley, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) use the ship's Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to pull a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) use the ship's Rigid Hull ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Mr. Jack Yusen of the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) Survivors Association; representing the survivors aboard the World War II destroyer escort, speaks during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corps Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of Gunner`s Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar

Mr. Jack Yusen of the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) Survivors Associa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A close-up view of a crack in the starboard weather deck of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock for temporary repairs

A close-up view of a crack in the starboard weather deck of the guided...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf, converses on deck prior to the ship's departure for its home port in Newport, Rhode Island.   The frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, will be transported by the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer of the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

US Navy Sonar Technician 3rd Class Corwyn Smith fires a M-2 .50 caliber machine gun (Not shown) aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Sonar Technician 3rd Class Corwyn Smith fires a M-2 .50 calibe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

US Navy SEAMAN Darris George (Left) and SEAMAN Jeremy Fratella (Right) pass mooring line into a forward scuttle aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), shortly after pulling away from the pier in Bahrain. The ROBERTS is going out to continue patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy SEAMAN Darris George (Left) and SEAMAN Jeremy Fratella (Right)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat keep a close eye on the towing rig used to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Earnest Smith watches from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as his shipmates prepare to pull a towing line out to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress. 980304-N-2568S-018

Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Earnest Smith watches from the fantail of U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Survivors of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar. These men were Carr`s shipmates

Survivors of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Crewmen from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) and the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II pose for a picture in front of the frigate's helicopter hangar bays.  The SAMUEL B. ROBERTS in the Persian Gulf, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, will be transported to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI) by the MIGHTY SERVANT

Crewmen from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

US Navy CHIEF GUNNER's Mate Lonnie Jones (Right) shows Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Carl Mendleson (Left) the proper way to align the ammo (ammunition) belt for a M-2, .50 caliber machine gun, aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy CHIEF GUNNER's Mate Lonnie Jones (Right) shows Fire Control Te...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

An US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 42 (HSL-42), Naval Station Mayport, Mayport, Florida, prepares to take off from the flight deck of Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

An US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Subma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

CMDR Chris Wode, Commanding Officer of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) watches closely as sailors from his crew prepare to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

CMDR Chris Wode, Commanding Officer of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to help rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) use a Rigid Hull Inflatabl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

From right to left, RFA Wave Ruler (A390), USS Mahan (DDG 72), CS Almirante Latorre (FFG 14), FGS Sachsen (F 219), and USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) navigate together in formation during an exercise.

From right to left, RFA Wave Ruler (A390), USS Mahan (DDG 72), CS Almi...

CARIBBEAN SEA (Apr. 09, 2007) From right to left, RFA Wave Ruler (A390), USS Mahan (DDG 72), CS Almirante Latorre (FFG 14), FGS Sachsen (F 219), and USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) navigate together in formation... More

Officers salute during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52). (Left to Right) Commodore David F. Chandler, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet, John T. Gilbride Jr., vice president and general manager. Todd Pacific Shipyard Corp, Seattle, Mr. Jack Yusen of the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) Survivors Association, Mrs. Goldie Carr Bensilhe, Robert J. Horne, commanding officer, USS CARR

Officers salute during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A view of the hole in the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs

A view of the hole in the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A view of the damage to the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs

A view of the damage to the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

US Navy Boatswain's Mate SEAMAN Michael J. Snelling pulls in a mooring line, freeing the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), from the pier in Bahrain. The ROBERTS is going out to continue patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Boatswain's Mate SEAMAN Michael J. Snelling pulls in a mooring...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat prepare to set up a towing rig to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to leave the ship in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to leave the ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat set up a towing rig to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian fishing boat prepare to set up a towing rig to pull the disabled vessel to shore. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) and the crew of an Iranian...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Survivors of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar. These men were Carr`s shipmates

Survivors of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Crewmen depart from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf as the ship is readied for transport to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI).  The frigate, which will be transported by the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II, was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988

Crewmen depart from the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer, and CDR Paul X. Rinn, former commanding officer, aboard the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf.  The frigate, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, will be transported to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island by the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer, and CDR Paul X...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

US Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Mendleson fires a M-2 .50 caliber machine gun aboard Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Mendleson fires a M-2 .50 ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

US Navy SEAMAN Darris George (Left) and SEAMAN Jeremy Fratella (Right) pass mooring line into a forward scuttle aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), shortly after pulling away from the pier in Bahrain. The ROBERTS is going out to continue patrolling the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy SEAMAN Darris George (Left) and SEAMAN Jeremy Fratella (Right)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Matt Oravets, Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Bill Wendsel, and Engineman 3rd Class Jared Clarkson from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to use a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat to help rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Matt Oravets, Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater (r) watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS(FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmembers from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) assist the crew of a disabled Iranian fishing boat in rigging up at tow line. The ROBERTS is patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up

Crewmembers from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) assist the crew of a d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater (l) and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater (l) and Boatswain'...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy SEAMAN Jose Ortiz stands the port lookout aboard Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf. The ROBERTS is on station in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy SEAMAN Jose Ortiz stands the port lookout aboard Oliver Hazard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A stern on view of the US Navy (USN) Oliver Hazard Perry Class: Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) while the ship is underway in the Caribbean Sea, maneuvering into a formation along with naval and coast guard units from Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Panama during Exercise UNITAS 46-05. The Exercise is a Southern Command sponsored Exercise with the objective of increasing interoperability and fostering cooperation among naval forces in the region

A stern on view of the US Navy (USN) Oliver Hazard Perry Class: Guided...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 46-05 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

(Left to right) Mr. Jack Yusen of the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) Survivors Association; Mrs. Goldie Carr Bensilhe, sponsor; and Captain Joseph F. Brennan, Chaplain Corps, Naval Base, Seattle, are seated on the speakers platform during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp

(Left to right) Mr. Jack Yusen of the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A close-up view of crack in the port side of the superstructure of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine on April 14, 1988

A close-up view of crack in the port side of the superstructure of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

US Navy Storekeeper SEAMAN Joel Paula stands lookout aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), as she leaves Bahrain to conduct patrols in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest Asia build-up

US Navy Storekeeper SEAMAN Joel Paula stands lookout aboard the Oliver...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 42 (HSL-42), Naval Station Mayport, Mayport, Florida, takes off from the flight deck of Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The ROBERTS is patrolling in the Persian Gulf in support of the Southwest build-up

A US Navy SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter from Light Helicopter Anti-Submar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig P. Strawser, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Gulf in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert throws a line out from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) to his shipmates in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB). The RHIB pulled the line out to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown) that needs to be towed to shore. ROBERTS is patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert throws a line out from the fa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Arabian Sea Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to leave the ship in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). The ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) prepare to leave the ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) BQM-74E aerial target drone launches from the flight deck of the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class: Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) while the ship is underway in the Caribbean Sea, during Exercise UNITAS 46-05. The Exercise is a Southern Command sponsored Exercise with the objective of increasing interoperability and fostering cooperation among naval forces in the region

A US Navy (USN) BQM-74E aerial target drone launches from the flight d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 46-05 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

A US Navy (USN) BQM-74E aerial target drone launches from the flight deck of the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class: Guided Missile Frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) while the ship is underway in the Caribbean Sea, during Exercise UNITAS 46-05. The Exercise is a Southern Command sponsored Exercise with the objective of increasing interoperability and fostering cooperation among naval forces in the region

A US Navy (USN) BQM-74E aerial target drone launches from the flight d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS 46-05 Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Brian Brannon, Usn Release Status: Released to P... More

Survivors of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar

Survivors of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Survivors of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar. These men were Carr`s shipmates. (SUBSTANDARD)

Survivors of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A close-up view of the crack in the starboard weather deck of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine on April 14, 1988. The cables are part of damage control efforts to keep the crack from spreading

A close-up view of the crack in the starboard weather deck of the guid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

A view of an auxiliary machinery room on the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) damaged when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs

A view of an auxiliary machinery room on the guided missile frigate US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (SW) James Broadwater watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as their shipmates rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the SWA build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (l) and SENIOR CHIEF Boatswai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Earnest Smith (L) and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Thomas Eckert (R) watch from the fantail of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as their shipmates prepare to pull a towing line out to a disabled Iranian fishing boat (not shown). ROBERTS was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Earnest Smith (L) and Boatswain's Mate 2nd ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) leave the ship in a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) to rig up a towing line to a disabled Iranian fishing boat. ROBERTS (not shown) was patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the Southwest Asia (SWA) build-up when she received orders to assist this ship in distress

Sailors from USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) leave the ship in a Rigid ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Craig Strawser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmembers of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) wait anxiously to greet loved ones who are gathered on pier 25, at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia

Crewmembers of USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) wait anxiously to greet ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Martin Maddock, USN Release Statu... More

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class (BM3) Tony Cunningham from Hampton, Virginia, assigned to the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) gets a welcome home kiss from young son, Desmond

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class (BM3) Tony Cunningham from Hampton, Virgini...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Martin Maddock, USN Release Statu... More

CDR Erica Hoffmann, the final commanding officer of USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58), enters the decommissioning ceremony of Samuel B. Roberts at Naval Station Mayport.

CDR Erica Hoffmann, the final commanding officer of USS Samuel B. Robe...

(May. 22, 2015) MAYPORT, Fla.- CDR Erica Hoffmann, the final commanding officer of USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58), enters the decommissioning ceremony of Samuel B. Roberts at Naval Station Mayport. The Samuel B... More

 Sailors aboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts hoist the American flag.

Sailors aboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts hoist the American flag.

MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) hoist the American flag as they moor at Naval Station Mayport. Samuel B. Roberts successfully completed a... More

A starboard bow view of the Iranian destroyer escort ITS FARAMARZ (DE 74), now redesignated the frigate IS SAHAND (F 74). NOTE: This vessel was sunk on 19 April 1988 by aircraft CVW 11 from the aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65) in retaliation for the mining of the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) in the Persian Gulf. The vessel was hit by three Harpoon missiles and numerous cluster bomblets

A starboard bow view of the Iranian destroyer escort ITS FARAMARZ (DE ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: Thomassy Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors aboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts walk down the brow.

Sailors aboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts walk down the brow.

MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2011) Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) walk down the brow during a homecoming celebration at Naval Station Mayport. Samuel B. Roberts successfully... More

The family of a Sailor waits for the USS Samuel B. Roberts to dock.

The family of a Sailor waits for the USS Samuel B. Roberts to dock.

MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2011) The family of Information Systems Technician 1st Class Ken Pirches Jr. waits for the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) to moor at Naval Station Mayport. Samuel ... More

USS Samuel B. Roberts pulls into Naval Station Mayport.

USS Samuel B. Roberts pulls into Naval Station Mayport.

MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2011) The guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) pulls into Naval Station Mayport after successfully completing a six-month deployment supporting operations in the Mediter... More

Sailors assigned to the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team perform a tactical maneuver aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas Gates (CG 51).

Sailors assigned to the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Visit, Board, S...

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command Area of Responsibility (Jul. 07, 2005) Sailors assigned to the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) team perform a tactical maneuver aboard t... More

The torn battle ensign from the John C. Butler-class destroyer escort USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE 413) hangs on the wall in the University of Washington's (UW) Clark Hall.

The torn battle ensign from the John C. Butler-class destroyer escort ...

SEATTLE, Wash. (Oct. 24, 2013) The torn battle ensign from the John C. Butler-class destroyer escort USS Samuel B. Roberts (DE 413) hangs on the wall in the University of Washington's (UW) Clark Hall. The flag ... More

A Ship Deployable Surface Target (SDST), assigned to Fleet Composite Squadron Six (VC-6) and USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58), cruises near the Peruvian Navy frigate Carvajal (FM 51).

A Ship Deployable Surface Target (SDST), assigned to Fleet Composite S...

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 12, 2005) A Ship Deployable Surface Target (SDST), assigned to Fleet Composite Squadron Six (VC-6) and USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58), cruises near the Peruvian Navy frigate Carvajal (FM 51)... More