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USS Capodanno (DE 1093)

Flag Hoist / Radio Call Sign:
N - F - V - C
Tactical Voice Radio Call: "Blue Knight"

Awards, Citations and Campaign Ribbons

Precedence of awards is from top to bottom, left to right
Top Row: Joint Meritorious Unit Award - Navy Unit Commendation
Second Row: Navy Battle "E" Ribbon (4) - Navy Expeditionary Medal w/ 1 star - National Defense Service Medal w/ 1 star
Third Row: Southwest Asia Service Medal - Armed Forces Service Ribbon - Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

"Duty With Honor"

Specifications:
Class: Knox
Type: SCB No. 199C / 1964
Number in Class: 46
Displacement: 3020 tons (std), 4065 tons (full)
Length: 415' (wl), 438' (oa)
Beam: 46' 9" (extreme)
Draft: 24' 9" (draft limit)
Propulsion: 2 Combustion Engineering 1200psi boilers; 1 Westinghouse geared turbine; 35,000 shp; 1 shaft
Speed: 27 kts
Range: 4,500 nm @ 20 knots
Complement: 16 / 211
Missiles: 1 8-tube Mk25 Sea Sparrow BPDMS in DE 1052-1069, 1071-1083, 1 8-tube Mk29 NATO Sea Sparrow IPDMS in DE 1070, Harpoon missiles from modified ASROC launcher
Guns: 1 x 5"/54 cal. DP Mk 42 (600 rds)
ASW Weapons: 1 Mk16 ASROC launcher (16 missiles), 4-12.75" (324mm) Mk 32 (4x1 fixed) tubes / Mk 46 torpedos (6)
Radars: AN/SPS-10 (surface), AN/SPS-40 (air), AN/SPS-58 threat warning in some ships
Sonars: AN/SQS-26CX, AN/SQS-35 IVDS in FF-1052, 1056, 1063-1071, 1073-1076, 1078-1097
Fire Control Systems: Mk68 Mod. 11/13/14 Gun FCS, Mk114 Mod 14/16 ASW FCS
Helicopter: 1 - SH-2 LAMPS Helicopter

Capodanno (DE 1093) Building and Operational Data:

25 August 1966: Building contract awarded to the Avondale Shipyard, Inc.

25 February 1972: Keel laid by the Avondale Shipyard, Inc., Westwego, La.

21 October 1972: Launched

17 November 1973: Commissioned at Mayport, Fla., Cmdr. George W. Horsley Jr. in command, assigned to the Atlantic Cruiser-Destroyer Force

30 June 1975: Reclassified Frigate FF 1093

21 December 1978: Homeport changed to Newport, R.I. as a unit of Surface Squadron 4

30 July 1993: Decommissioned after 19 years and 8½ months of service; leased to Turkey, renamed TCG Mauvenet (F-250), still in service

11 January 1995: Struck from the NVR

22 February 2002: Transferred to Turkey through the Security Assistance Program (SAP)

Click On Image For Full Size Image	Size	Image Description	Contributed By And/Or Copyright
0602109301	54k	Vincent Robert Capodanno was born in Richmond County, New York, on 13 February 1929. He was educated at Fordham University and Maryknoll Seminaries in Illinois, Massachusetts and New York. Ordained a Catholic Priest in June 1957, he served as a missionary in Taiwan and Hong Kong from 1958 to 1965. In December 1965, Father Capodanno received his commission as a Lieutenant in the Navy Chaplain Corps. He was assigned to the First Marine Division in Vietnam in April 1966. While serving as Chaplain with the Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, during combat with enemy forces in Quang Tin Province on 04 September 1967, he lost his life as he provided assistance and comfort to Marine casualties. For his heroism on this occasion, Lieutenant Vincent R. Capodanno was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. USS *Capodanno* (DE 1093) was the first ship named in his honor. (U.S. Navy photo #NH 91758 from the Naval History and Heritage Command)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
0602109313	104k	This photo shows Father Vincent Capodanno, namesake of DE 1093, celebrating services for the troops.	Lawrence W. Lee, Jr.
0602109314	153k	Father Vincent's grave in Saint Peter's Cemetery, Staten Island, New York.
0602109315	94k	A monument to Father Capodanno which is on Father Capodanno Boulevard (formerly known as Seaside Boulevard), in Father Vincent's hometown of Staten Island, New York.
0602109331	123k	undated: Staten Island, N.Y. - A monument to Navy Lt. Vincent Capodanno, the Grunt Padre, was decorated with wreaths in Fort Wadsworth here last week on the 40th anniversary of his heroism and sacrifice in Vietnam. Capodanno was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions as chaplain of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and is memorialized each year by Marines, sailors, chaplains, veterans and many others at the chapel bearing his name. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo #070909-M-9565H-006)	Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
0602109316	136k	21 October 1972: Westwego, La. - The USS *Capodanno* (DE 1093) is side launched at the Main Yard of Avondale Shipyards.	Lawrence W. Lee, Jr.
0602109317	106k	21 October 1972: Westwego, La. - *Capodanno*, minutes after launching at Avondale Shipyards.	Lawrence W. Lee, Jr.
0602109323	51k	date / location unknown	-
0602109302	129k	date / location unknown	William D. Hooper MRC(SW) (1981-1985)
0602109327	184k	1977: Panama - USS *Capodanno* (FF 1093) in the Panama Canal. (U.S. Navy photo, Catalog #2015.16.01 from the Michael Ribble Collection of the Naval History and Heritage Command)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
0602109303	159k	Newport (R.I.) Daily News, Thursday, 21 December 1978	John Conway (1978 - 1980)
0602109304	104k	Newport (R.I.) Daily News, Thursday, 21 December 1978
0602109305	101k
0602109318	95k	A certificate mounted in a display case onboard *Capodanno* from Pope John Paul II's blessing of the ship on 04 September 1981, the 14th anniversary of Father Vincent's death.	Lawrence W. Lee, Jr.
0602109333	289k	August 1982: Newport, R.I. - USS *Capodanno* (FF 1093) moored at the Newport Naval Station. (Heilenday photo #1 00042A from the Heilenday Collection)	Mark Heilenday Virginia Beach, Va. Captain, USN (ret.) June 1974 - July 2004
0602109328	123k	01 June 1983: U.S. Navy crewmen man their stations in the fire control center aboard the Knox-class frigate Capodanno during a naval gunfire support training exercise in Chesapeake Bay. (U.S. Navy Photo #6397296 from the United States National Archives)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
0602109306	72k	01 June 1983: at sea - Crewmen man their stations in the fire control spaces aboard the Knox class frigate Capodanno during a naval gunfire support training exercise. Photo from June 1983 All Hands Magazine. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-85-08724 from the Defense Visual Information Center)
0602109307	167k	01 June 1983: at sea - A fire control technician sits in the control mount of 5-inch 54-cal. Mark 43 gun on Capodanno during a naval gunfire support training exercise. Photo from June 1983 All Hands Magazine. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-85-08722 from the DVIC)
0602109330	122k	circa 1983: at sea - A rear view of the Mark 42 5"/54 caliber gun (127mm) aboard the U.S. Navy frigate USS Capodanno (FF 1093). (U.S. Navy All Hands Magazine, February 1983, p. 29.)	Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
0602109332	41k	circa 1983: at sea - A view of the One Man Control Station of the Mark 42 5"/54 caliber gun (127mm) aboard the U.S. Navy frigate USS Capodanno (FF 1093). The 5"/54 Mk 42 is an automatic, dual-purpose (air/surface target) gun mount. It is usually controlled remotely from the Mk 68 Gun Fire Control System, or locally from the mount at the One Man Control (OMC) station, as shown here. (U.S. Navy All Hands Magazine, June 1983, p. 29.)	Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
0602109325	191k	circa 1986 - 1987: Marseille, France - Capodanno photographed by Philippe while on a port visit to Marseille.	Philippe Gonzales
0602109308	70k	26 February 1988: at sea - A crewman aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS *Dwight D. Eisenhower* (CVN 69) fires an M14 .308 caliber line-throwing rifle toward the frigate Capodanno as the Capodanno comes alongside the carrier during underway replenishment operations. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-90-04284 by PH2 Gary P. Bonaccorso from the DVIC)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
0602109309	87k	26 February 1988: at sea - A forward port view of the Capodanno underway. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-90-04282 by PH2 Gary P. Bonaccorso from the DVIC)
0602109310	89k	26 February 1988: at sea - An aft port view of the Capodanno underway. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-90-04283 by PH2 Gary P. Bonaccorso from the DVIC)
0602109311	344k	12 March 1988: at sea - An starboard bow view of the Capodanno underway. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-88-05447 by PH2 Tracy Didas from the DVIC)
0602109329	180k	12 March 1988: the Mediterranian Sea - USS Capodanno (FF 1093) underway in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Naval Historical Center photo #NH 107446 by PH2 Tracy L. Didas, from the Naval History and Heritage Command)	Bob Hurst Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
0602109326	434k	12 March 1988: at sea - The U.S. Navy frigate USS Capodanno underway. The guided missile destroyer USS *Dewey* (DDG 45), frigate USS *Thomas C. Hart* (FF 1092), the destroyer tender USS *Yosemite* (AD 19), and a Spruance-class destroyer are in the background. Note the Kaman SH-2F Seasprite and the H-3 Sea King helicopters on the flight decks. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-88-05372 by PH1 Bean from the DVIC)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
0602109334	341k	July 1992: Newport, R.I. - USS *Capodanno* (FF 1093) moored at the Newport Naval Station. (Heilenday photo #1 00041A from the Heilenday Collection)	Mark Heilenday Virginia Beach, Va. Captain, USN (ret.) June 1974 - July 2004
0602109312	276k	16 October 1992: at sea - A starboard bow view of the Capodanno underway. The Capodanno is en route to the Mediterranean Sea as part of the aircraft carrier *John F. Kennedy* (CV 67) battle group. (U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-SC-93-00860 by CWO2 Kenneth H. Brewer from the DVIC)	Mike Smolinski Clifton, N.J. Navsource DE/FF/LCS Archive Manager
0602109319	95k	28 May 1993: Staten Island, N.Y. - Capodanno visiting Naval Station New York at Staten Island.	Lawrence W. Lee, Jr.
0602109320	74k	28 May 1993: Staten Island, N.Y. - Close-up of the starboard stern showing the ship's name and hull number.
0602109321	212k	A standard Navy photo of the ship which I obtained from the ship's crew shortly before her decommissioning.
0602109322	100k	undated: The Turkish frigate TCG Mauvenet (F-250), formerly the USS Capodanno (FF 1093).
0602109324	202k	06 October 2005: the Mediterranean Sea - The U.S. Sixth Fleet flagship USS *Mount Whitney* (LCC 20) leads a NATO Response Force off the Italian coast of Sardinia during exercise Destined Glory (Loyal Midas) 2005. In the forground is the Turkish frigate TCG Mauvenet (F-250), formerly the USS Capodanno (FF 1093). The exercise is a medium-scale NATO amphibious live exercise designed to certify selected NATO units and assigned forces. U.S. participation is to enhance the training for NATO partners, provide training for U.S. forces and to show U.S. commitment. (U.S. Navy photo #051007-N-0057D-210 by PH1 Timm Duckworth from the Navy News Stand)	Robert M. Cieri

Capodanno Memorabilia
Navy Times Ship in the Spotlight © 1986 Mario DeMarco Courtesy of Eric Curtis	Change of Command Booklet (07 April 1986) Courtesy of Manuel Garcia Garcia	Ship's Belt Buckle Courtesy of Mike Smolinski	Postal Cover (07 May 1986) Courtesy of Manuel Garcia Garcia	Ship's Lighter Courtesy of Mike Smolinski	HS(L)-32 Counter Drug Operations Patch Courtesy of Mike Smolinski

Capodanno History
View the USS Capodanno (DE 1093) DANFS history entry located on the Naval History and Heritage Command web site.

Capodanno's Commanding Officers
Thanks to Wolfgang Hechler & Ron Reeves

Dates of Command	Commanding Officers
1.) 17 Nov. 1973 - 04 Apr. 1975	Cmdr. George William Horsley, Jr. (OCS ) (Springfield, Ill.)
2.) 04 Apr. 1975 - 09 Apr. 1977	Cmdr. Robert D. Frey (East Peoria, Ill.)
3.) 09 Apr. 1977 - 14 Mar. 1980	Cmdr. Francis William Boufford
4.) 14 Mar. 1980 - 26 Mar. 1982	Cmdr. Bernard Leo Patterson III (USNA '63) (Rockaway, N.Y.)
5.) 26 Mar. 1982 - 03 Mar. 1984	Capt. Robert Anson, Jr. (Kingston, R.I.)
6.) 03 Mar. 1984 - 07 Apr. 1986	Cmdr. Thomas Stephen O'Keefe, Jr. (USNA '66) (Hagerstown, Md.)
7.) 07 Apr. 1986 - 20 Jul. 1988	Cmdr. Terry Randolph Sheffield (OCS '67) (Cleveland, Oh.)
8.) 20 Jul. 1988 - 18 May 1990	Cmdr. Thomas Stephen Zysk
9.) 18 May 1990 - 26 Mar. 1992	Cmdr. Bud Stanwood Gear (USNA '72) (York Harbor, Me.)
10.) 26 Mar. 1992 - 30 Jul. 1993	Cmdr. Thomas Paul Gallagher III (USNA '73) (Tulsa, Okla.)

Crew Contact And Reunion Information

Contact Name: Mike Ryder, HTC (ret.)
E-mail: USN1093@aol.com

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