The US Navy accepted delivery of future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), the final Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, from Bath Iron Works.
The delivery, which marks the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the navy, happened on May 29, two months ahead of schedule.
The vessel recently underwent builder’s sea trials, which executed hull, mechanical, electrical and combat systems at sea testing in series, during a single accelerated effort.
“DDG 127 conducted an accelerated block builder’s sea trial as a result of the phenomenal coordination between the Navy and Bath Iron Works. The ship’s outstanding material condition during sea trials paved the way for accelerating ship delivery by over two months, which will allow the fleet to employ this capability even sooner,” said Capt. Jay Young , DDG 51 Class program manager, Deputy Portfolio Acquisition Executive, Combatants.
“Accelerated delivery of the future USS Patrick Gallagher signals our ongoing commitment to urgency in shipbuilding and this momentum will carry forward as we continue to build and deliver these advanced warships to the fleet.”
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To accelerate delivery, the navy and industry team identified opportunities to streamline the process and maximize operational value with a specific focus on ensuring complete construction and reducing the time between trial events.
The ship is named in honor of Marine Corps Cpl. Patrick Gallagher, who immigrated to the United States from Ireland and joined the United States Marine Corps. He received the Navy Cross for heroism during the Vietnam War when he jumped on and threw an enemy grenade into a river to save his fellow Marines. He was killed in action just one year later.
With the accelerated delivery, the fleet now receives additional time for crew ownership, enabling expanded timelines for training and certification.
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