can someone ID this ship for me?

[spacephrawg]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/3058307972_904340b49c.jpg

Its from the blog War is Boring (http://warisboring.com)

Thanks.

[patmat2350]

USS Freedom moored at Port Huron, Mi, last year.

http://www.ussfreedom.org/

[EMSPAUL]

Here is a picture of the old and new together.

[Prins Willem]

USS Freedom being launched, and coming into Milwaukee for her Commissioning Ceremony.

[spacephrawg]

Huh. thanks guys! I like the superstructure better than the hull. THe superstructure looks like a space ship or something.

[OhioMike]

Nowadays everything looks like a Burke!! What a waste!!! The Perrys, even with their limitations and the occasional crack could have filled this roll nicely. Dont even need the ram, it replaces the CIWS.

[Prins Willem]

She is not a pretty boat by any stretch. I saw her launched and up close in Milwaukee. Doesn't win style points but in an age where all cars look alike can you really fault them for her looks. The A-10 and Stuka were butt ugly aircraft but they were best in class.

For the mission the Perry class is too big 445' x 45' x 4100 tons, LCS 379' x 43' x 3000 tons, too old - retrofitting new mission package system problematic, and too crew intensive. LCS 50 crew, FFG 200 crew.

Sorry, I felt the need to stick up for Freedom as she is Wisconsin built and Like I said I was at her launching.

[patmat2350]

Just noticed the G-tug working the launch... great stuff!
I think she looks purpose-built, and that works for me...

[Prins Willem]

Pat,

Selvick Marine Towing worked the launch. GLT escorted USS freedom to the dock in Milwaukee.