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US Navy · Patrol Frigates

Action PG-86

(PGM-85: dp. 235 (f.), 1. 164'6", b. 23'11", dr. 6'2"; cpl. 24; a. 1 3", 1 40mm., 4.50 car.; cl. Asheville)

The second Gallup was laid down 27 April 1964 by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co., Inc., Tacoma, Wash.; launched 15 June 1965; sponsored by Mrs. Goodwin Chase; and commissioned 22 October 1966, Lt. William T. Spane, Jr., in command.

From October 1966 until February 1967, the motor gunboat conducted shakedown operations under Commander Amphibious Group 3 off the West Coast as far north as Juan de Fuca. On 28 March 1967 Gallup was reclassified PG-83. She continues to serve as a patrol and surveillance craft in the Pacific Fleet.

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