Mortally wounded in battle at sea, he gasped this final order to his crew as the ship slipped into enemy hands. Lawrence didn’t live to see what his words would spark — but his friend, Commodore ...

Oliver Hazard Perry Ship. Posted: June 10, 2025 | Last updated: June 13, 2025. The design, construction and operation of the US Navy's strong, little ship.

The lead ship of the class, USS OLIVER HAZARD PERRY (FFG 7), and the following ships have been decommissioned: FFG 8 through 16, 19-34, 36-39, 42, 52, 53 and 57.

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission violated federal maritime code, which says 75% of a Coast Guard ship's crew must be U.S. citizens.