USS BELKNAP CG 26 - US NAVY - Life on board a warship

Experience life aboard the **USS Belknap**, a powerful US Navy warship, as this video takes you through the daily operations at sea. Watch as the ship navigates through open waters and the crew engages in rigorous training exercises, showcasing their precision and coordination. You'll also catch glimpses of a helicopter approaching the ship, highlighting the complexity of air-sea operations. This behind-the-scenes look provides an insight into the challenging yet rewarding life on a naval warship, where every moment is a testament to the crew's dedication, teamwork, and skill.

USS Belknap (DLG-26/CG-26), named for Rear Admirals George E. Belknap (1832--1903) and Reginald Rowan Belknap (1871--1959), was the lead ship of her class of guided missile cruisers in the United States Navy. She was launched as DLG-26, a guided missile frigate under the then-current designation system, and reclassified as CG-26 on 30 June 1975. Belknap was decommissioned and stricken from the Naval Vessel Register on 15 February 1995 and sunk as a target on 24 September 1998.
CLASS - BELKNAP
Displacement 8,957 Tons, Dimensions, 547' (oa) x 54' 10" x 29' (Max)
Armament 1 Terrier/ASROC (60 Missiles) 1 x 5"/54RF, 2 x 3"/50, 6 x12.75" TT.
Machinery, 85,000 SHP; Geared Turbines, 2 screws
Speed, 34 Knots, Crew 400.
Operational and Building Data
Keel laid on 05 FEB 1962 by Bath Iron Works, Bath, ME
Launched 20 July, 1963
Commissioned 07 NOV 1964
Reclassified CG 26 on 30 JUN 1975
Collided with USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) on 22 NOV 1975 in the Ionian Sea.