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USS Belknap CG-26 Photos and History
Crewmembers man the rails at the stern of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26) as the ship lies at anchor in a Mediterranean port. -1990 Crewmembers man the rails at the stern of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26) as the ship lies at anchor in a Mediterranean port. -1990
As it passes along the city shoreline the crew mans the rails of the US Navy (USN) Belknap Class of guided missile cruiser USS HORNE (CG 30) as they participate in a ship parade, a tribute by San Diego to the US Navy and attended by the public on shore and civilian boats. -1990 As it passes along the city shoreline the crew mans the rails of the US Navy (USN) Belknap Class of guided missile cruiser USS HORNE (CG 30) as they participate in a ship parade, a tribute by San Diego to the US Navy and attended by the public on shore and civilian boats. -1990
Smoke clears around the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26) and other ships following a gun salute in honor of Spain's King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia, pictured on the pier, at center. The royal couple is in Barcelona to preside over an international naval review which includes the BELKNAP and the Spanish navy's new aircraft carrier. - 1990 Smoke clears around the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26) and other ships following a gun salute in honor of Spain's King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia, pictured on the pier, at center. The royal couple is in Barcelona to preside over an international naval review which includes the BELKNAP and the Spanish navy's new aircraft carrier. - 1990
The guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26) is silhouetted against the setting sun as it makes for the Mediterranean. BELKNAP, scheduled along with the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) for a historic visit to the Soviet Black Sea Fleet Headquarters of Sevastopol, was redeployed after the reported murder of Marine Lieutenant Colonel William R. Higgins in Lebanon. - 1989 The guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26) is silhouetted against the setting sun as it makes for the Mediterranean. BELKNAP, scheduled along with the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) for a historic visit to the Soviet Black Sea Fleet Headquarters of Sevastopol, was redeployed after the reported murder of Marine Lieutenant Colonel William R. Higgins in Lebanon. - 1989
A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG-26) underway during exercise Distant Drum. - 1983 A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG-26) underway during exercise Distant Drum. - 1983
A view of the damaged sustained by the starboard side 3-inch/50-caliber gun aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG-26). The BELKNAP was heavily damaged and caught fire when it collided with the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during night operations on Nov 22, 1975. A view of the damaged sustained by the starboard side 3-inch/50-caliber gun aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG-26). The BELKNAP was heavily damaged and caught fire when it collided with the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during night operations on Nov 22, 1975.
Firefighters aboard the guided missile destroyer USS CLAUDE V. RICKETTS (DDG 5) direct spray from their hoses onto a fire aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26). The BELKNAP was heavily damaged and caught fire when it collided with the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during night operations. - 1975 Firefighters aboard the guided missile destroyer USS CLAUDE V. RICKETTS (DDG 5) direct spray from their hoses onto a fire aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26). The BELKNAP was heavily damaged and caught fire when it collided with the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during night operations. - 1975
An aerial port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26) underway. - 1981 An aerial port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26) underway. - 1981
USS Belknap Navy Ship Framed Display

This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the USS Belknap (CG26) and all those who served aboard. The artwork depicts the USS Belknap in all her glory.
This wonderful product is available in the ship's store.

 

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