Retired Admiral Cox describes the history of the USS Laffey during our recent survey of the wreckage in Iron Bottom Sound. | RV Petrel

Nicknamed “The Ship That Would Not Die,” step aboard the USS Laffey, WWII’s most decorated destroyer still in existence. | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

On this day in 1975, the USS Laffey decommissioned for the second and final time. She was previously decommissioned in 1944 and recommissioned in 1951 to serve in the Korean War. The decommissioning ceremony took place at the Franklin Street Pier in Alexandria, Virginia. Six years later, in 1981, the USS Laffey became part of the fleet at Patriots Point. We are so thankful that she remains a vibrant part of our museum today! | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Nicknamed “The Ship That Would Not Die,” step aboard the USS Laffey, WWII’s most decorated destroyer still in existence. | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

The USS Laffey turns 80 years old today! The destroyer was commissioned on February 8, 1944, with Commander F. Julian Becton in command. The Allen M. Sumner class destroyer displaced 2,200 tons, was 376’ 6” long, and had a 41’ 1” beam. The ship was fitted with six 5-inch guns in three twin mounts. Laffey carried six 21 inch torpedo tubes and intermediate range 40mm (12 barrels in two twin mounts and two quad mounts) and 11 single mount 20mm guns. Top speed was 34 knots. Her crew was 336 officers

The USS Laffey is included in our price for admission and is a "can't miss" when you visit! Come learn why her nickname is "The Ship that Would Not Die." | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

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5.6K views · 181 reactions | Good morning from the captain's bridge of the USS Laffey where you can catch a glimpse of the USS Clamagore & the USS Yorktown. Sit in the captain's chair and look around at all of the controls the captain had around him! | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum | Facebook