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Added on Thursday 18 September 2008 18:29:32
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The crew of the Mayport, FL-based frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) takes more than 200 family and friends to sea for a day on Labor Day 2008. The group includes numerous members of the Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States, as well as Sea Cadets from Savannah.

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bsmizzle82

I did my time 5 yrs 05-10 if u know me holla!!
Monday 18 July 2011 06:14:36
vr548218

Decommissioned in 3 years? 2011 and still going strong!!! You can gain alot from a ship, But not knowing her history keeps you blinded of what she has to offer. And ask anyone on a carrier who they can always count on to lead the pack? and they'll say the FFG's. Theyre always closer to the battle then they are. The problem with the new navy is its crybabies, who cant handle the pressure and cry foul when things dont go there way. and dont understand or respect tradition!! NO HIGHER HONOR!!!
Friday 10 June 2011 21:11:37
Tarten46

argh... bloody split tails. you can have the new navy.
Friday 29 April 2011 20:39:06
tatteredgold

This ship was named after my Great Grandpa. Kind of cool to see it on Youtube.
Monday 27 September 2010 11:04:07
GasCityGuy

Most folks don't realize how close the Sammy B came to sinking when she struck that mine in 1987 or 88. The crew that saved her can never be given enough praise for their actions on that day.
Sunday 15 August 2010 18:44:02
MediaevalCities

@krosario3 The Roberts was not the only ship in history to survive a mine blast. During the first Gulf War (1991) the USS Princeton (CG-59) and the USS Tripoli (LPH-10) were both hit on the 34th day of the war, FEB 18. I had orders to the Princeton, but as it was in the yards for repairs, spent 4 yrs 8 months on the Roberts after GSM school.
Wednesday 21 July 2010 10:58:42
flake121

i love the ship this one was named after, the destroyer samuel b roberts which attacked japanese heavy cruisers and battle ships to protect the escort carriers.
Saturday 03 April 2010 00:51:03
iratherbeinaz

My son is on there right now he is an E-5. A fireman and a snipe. He is on his way home from W. Africa. I had a chance to go on the ship last July. They allowed him to show me the ship, except certain areas. This is the 2nd ship he was on and let his parents take a tour. Really neat! Thank you for posting this.
Monday 22 February 2010 17:41:19
EHWins

That is the ship that I am going to. It is a good ship?
Saturday 24 October 2009 18:17:19
levisnteeshirt

an FFG without its missle launcher , is like Dolly Pardon without her boobs ,, who in the hell had the brainstorm to take the missle launchers off ??
Saturday 26 September 2009 10:00:07
Alexis1227

my hubby served on that ship for over 3yrs
Thursday 10 September 2009 10:33:42
fivebodyblade01

considering you don't know me. I may not have won a Navy Cross, but I did advance from E-3 to E-5 in my 2 years on board as well as obtained my ESWS pin in my first 7 months on board. I'm not saying I'm Joe Navy but I was certainly a capable sailor. So again I say to you that the ship is a junker and should be decomed (and I'll gaurentee it will be in the next 3 years) soon. Have a fine Navy day! Btw... that's incredible that you traveled the world in the Navy! Why... that has to be a rare feat!
Sunday 30 August 2009 00:24:09
fivebodyblade01

the ship seem greater than it is to the general public viewing this. Second I never said a single comment about the mine incident or any of the crew involved in that incident or any of the crew I served with. My crew was also stellar and even the ones that got on my nerves I would have layed my life down for and they would have done the same for me I'm sure. So let's leave personel out of this shall we? And finally the comments about me not having what it takes is pretty bold statement
Sunday 30 August 2009 00:16:27
fivebodyblade01

Whoa shipmate... resorting to insults (in caps no less lol) is not very noble or honorable. Maybe we can discuss this in a dignified and educated manor. First off all I was commenting on was the fact that the Ensign called it the "Corvette" of the Navy. That is a pretty big stretch. There is a reason the FFG's are in the process of being decomed, because they are they are largely ineffective in today's Naval combat environment. My comment was making light of the Ensigns blatent attempt at making
Sunday 30 August 2009 00:11:03
frankydman

Ah, yes, the USS Samuel B. Roberts. A John C. Butler class Destroyer Escort, with the designation DE-413, launched in January 1944 and sunk on October 25, 1944 in the battle off Samar, where it recieved the nickname "The Destroyer Escort that fought like a battleship", and recieved one battle star for WWII service. Yes, I am completely aware that I described another ship, well I have no idea what the back story of this ship is.
Monday 17 August 2009 11:40:18
GrayFoxNull006

Your're wrong about her being the only ship ever. USS Ross (DD-563) survived after hitting two underwater mines. There are a few others but the ship that survived two seemed more note worthy.
Sunday 29 March 2009 07:24:31
GrayFoxNull006

I really wanted to go to Savannah to.
Sunday 29 March 2009 06:45:33
krosario3

To the IDIOT who only spent 2 years on the Sammy B. Apparently you know NOTHING of the ship. And the NAVY. The Roberts is the only ship in history ever to survive a mine blast. Due to its team of OUTSTANDING Sailors on board her. I served on her very proudly for 4 years. And traveled the world with her and was with her during Desert storm and desert shield. You know nothing of her or the navy! Your one of those that just didn't have what it takes to be apart of her!!!!!
Friday 20 February 2009 20:34:57
fivebodyblade01

corvette of the navy my ass!! with all due respect... piss off ma'am. that ship almost falls apart at 25 knots. i know because i was stationed on it for 2 years. no higher honor my ass!! i loved the navy, but that ship is a piece of crap.
Sunday 15 February 2009 20:17:25
freddy3998

SAMMY B!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday 26 September 2008 19:26:41