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USS Boone (FFG 28)

- decommissioned -
- sunk as target -


USS BOONE was the 20th frigate in the PERRY class and the second long-hull version in that class. Since 1998 the frigate was part of the NRF training naval reservists. Last homeported in Mayport, Fla., the BOONE was decommissioned on February 23, 2012. Subsequently laid up at Philadelphia, BOONE was towed to Campbeltown, Scotland, on August 18, 2022, for use as a target during exercise Atlantic Thunder 22. Ex-BOONE was sunk as a target in the North Atlantic on September 7, 2022, by US and British forces.

General Characteristics:Keel Laid: March 27, 1979
Launched: January 16, 1980
Commissioned: May 15, 1982
Decommissioned: February 23, 2012
Builder: Todd Pacific Shipyards Co., Seattle Division, Seattle, Wash.
Propulsion system: two General Electric LM 2500 gas turbines, two 350 Horsepower Electric Drive Auxiliary Propulsion Units
Propellers: one
Blades on each Propeller: five
Length: 453 feet (138 meters)
Beam: 47 feet (14.32 meters)
Draft: 24,6 feet (7.5 meters)
Displacement: 4,100 tons
Speed: 28+ knots
Aircraft: two SH-60 Sea Hawk (LAMPS 3)
Armament: one Mk 75 76mm/62 caliber rapid firing gun, MK 32 ASW torpedo tubes (two triple mounts), one Phalanx CIWS
Crew: 17 Officers and 198 Enlisted


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Crew List:

This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard USS BOONE. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information.


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USS BOONE Cruise Books:


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USS BOONE in the News:

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About the Coat of Arms:

The Shield:

At the chief, or upper portion of the shield, are the colors of the Distinguished Service Cross Ribbon, signifying the award of this medal to Vice Admiral Joel T. Boone while serving with the Second Army Division in France. The reversed gold star alludes to Admiral Boone's Medal of Honor, this country's highest award. The red cross, a symbol of medical service, bears a fleur-de-lis, referring to Admiral Boone's illustrious service in France. Oak, a symbol of strength, is formed into a wreath denoting honor and excellence. Medical officers of the Navy wear oak leaves. The six white stars represent Admiral Boone's Silver Star Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters.

The Crest:

The eagle on a globe refers to the Marine Corps insignia and Admiral Boone's service and assignment with the Marine Corps. The eagle and U.S. shield also reflects Admiral Boone's service to three presidents and his later association with the Veterans Administration.

The Motto:

The scroll, its colors alluding to the first navy jack, bears the motto of that flag. The phrase, "Don't Tread on Me" reminds us of the American Revolution and also sets the standard for the traditional rules of engagement of the United States Navy. It serves as fair warning to potential enemies of the lethality of a warship and the U.S. Navy's propensity to prevail in battle against forces of apparently superior advantage.


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About the Ship's Namesake:

Admiral Boone's Medal Of Honor citation: "For gallantry and bravery while serving with the Sixth Regiment, United States Marines, in actual conflict with the enemy at and in the vicinity of Vierzy, France on 19 July 1918. With absolute disregard for personal safety ever mindful of the suffering and fallen, Lieutenant Boone, leaving the shelter of the ravine, went forward onto the open field where there was no protection and, despite the extreme enemy fire of all caliber, applied dressings and first aid to wounded Marines. Twice that day the dressing and supplies were exhausted, he went through a heavy barrage of large-caliber shells, both high explosive and gas, to replenish these supplies, returning quickly, and administered them in saving the lives of the wounded. LT Boone's determining and persevering actions, courageous spirit, and selfless devotion to duty reflected great credit upon him, and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Following World War I, Admiral Boone served on the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, as Director of the Bureau of Naval Affairs with the Red Cross. In 1922, he became the Medical Officer aboard the Presidential Yacht, USS MAYFLOWER, where he was physician to Presidents Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge. Between 1929 and 1933, he was also Presidential Physician during the administration of Herbert Hoover.

Admiral Boone served in numerous posts after 1933 until his retirement in 1950. His posts took him across the United States and the Pacific becoming the Senior Medical Officer aboard USS RELIEF and USS SARATOGA, and at Naval Air Station San Diego, California. From 1943-1945, he served as Medical-Officer-in-Charge at the Naval Hospital in Seattle, Washington. In 1945, upon a promotion to Commodore, Admiral William F. Halsey chose him to be one of the three officers to liberate allied prisoners of war in Japan. In addition, he served as the Naval Medical Corps Representative at the surrender ceremonies of the Japanese aboard USS MISSOURI in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945.

The Joel T. Boone Clinic on the Naval Amphibious Base in Little Creek, Virginia was dedicated to him on March 15, 1972. Admiral Boone was also involved with the Veterans Administration and other organizations until his death in 1974.


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USS BOONE Patch Gallery:



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The photos below were taken by me and show the BOONE at Naval Base Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on April 10, 2010. BOONE is a participant of NATO Exercise Brilliant Mariner from April 12 - 22, 2010. The reason for the flag on half-mast is that Poland's President Lech Kaczynski died in a plane crash earlier that day.



The photos below were taken by me and show the BOONE laid up between her sisterships JOHN L. HALL (FFG 32) and STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29) at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Penn. The photos were taken on May 4, 2012.



The photo below was taken by Michael Jenning and shows the BOONE laid up between her sisterships at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Penn., on October 3, 2012.



The photos below were taken by Michael Jenning and show the BOONE laid up among her sisterships at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on October 21, 2014.



The photos below were taken by Michael Jenning and show the BOONE laid up at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on October 16, 2015.



The photo below was taken by Michael Jenning and shows the BOONE laid up at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on October 17, 2016. She has been moved to the inner basin again.



The photo below was taken by Michael Jenning and shows the BOONE laid up at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on May 27, 2022.



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