USS Roosevelt (DDG-80) facts for kids
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USS Roosevelt transiting through the Suez Canal in February 2009.
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| Name | USS Roosevelt |
| Namesake | Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt |
| Awarded | 6 January 1995 |
| Builder | Ingalls Shipbuilding Pascagoula, Mississippi |
| Laid down | 15 December 1997 |
| Launched | 10 January 1999 |
| Christened | 23 January 1999 |
| Acquired | 12 June 2000 |
| Commissioned | 14 October 2000 |
| Homeport | NS Rota, Spain |
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| Motto | "Leadership, Truth, Loyalty" |
| Status | in active service |
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| Class and type | Arleigh Burke-class destroyer |
| Displacement | 9,200 long tons (9,300 t) |
| Length | 509 ft 6 in (155.30 m) |
| Beam | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Draft | 31 ft (9.4 m) |
| Propulsion | 4 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 100,000 shp (75 MW) |
| Speed | 30 kn (56 km/h; 35 mph) |
| Complement | 380 officers and enlisted |
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| Aircraft carried | 2 × SH-60 Seahawk helicopters |
The USS Roosevelt (DDG-80) is a powerful warship called an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. It serves in the United States Navy. The ship is named after two important people: Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was the 32nd President of the United States, and his wife, Eleanor Roosevelt, who was the First Lady.
This ship is the 30th destroyer of its kind. The USS Roosevelt was built at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Its construction started on December 15, 1997. The ship was launched into the water on January 10, 1999. It was officially named, or "christened," on January 23, 1999. The USS Roosevelt was put into active service on October 14, 2000, at Naval Station Mayport in Florida.
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History of the USS Roosevelt
Naming the Ship
On October 22, 1996, the Secretary of the Navy, John H. Dalton, announced the name for the 30th Arleigh Burke-class ship. It would be called Roosevelt. This was the first time a ship was named to honor both a U.S. President and a First Lady.
Building and Launching
The ship's main structure, called the keel, was laid down on December 15, 1997. This happened at the Ingalls Shipbuilding shipyard in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
The USS Roosevelt was launched on January 10, 1999. It was christened on January 23, 1999. Mrs. Nancy Roosevelt Ireland, who is the granddaughter of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, was the ship's sponsor.
Joining the Fleet
The ship officially joined the Navy on October 14, 2000. The ceremony took place at Naval Station Mayport in Florida. Commander Matthew E. Bobola was the first commanding officer.
Key Missions and Events
Chasing Pirates
On April 4, 2006, the USS Roosevelt worked with a Dutch ship, HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën. They tried to stop a hijacked South Korean fishing boat near Somalia. However, the pirates threatened the crew with weapons. The warships had to stop their chase. The hijacked boat then escaped into Somali waters.
Award for Excellence
On February 16, 2007, the USS Roosevelt received an important award. It was given the 2006 Battle Efficiency "E" award. This award recognizes ships that show excellent performance.
Long Deployment
On October 28, 2011, the USS Roosevelt finished a seven-month mission. It sailed in the areas of the U.S. Fifth Fleet and U.S. Sixth Fleet. During this time, the ship was at sea for 205 days out of 213 days away from its homeport. It even spent 113 days in a row at sea, traveling over 38,000 nautical miles (70,000 km; 44,000 mi). The ship only visited three ports: Rota, Spain; Mahe in the Seychelles; and Port Louis in Mauritius.
Stopping an Oil Tanker
On March 16, 2014, Navy SEALs from the USS Roosevelt took control of an oil tanker called Morning Glory. This happened south of Cyprus. The Navy planned to give the ship back to the authorities in Libya.
Changing Homeports
On March 21, 2020, the USS Roosevelt left its homeport of Naval Station Mayport. It moved to Naval Station Rota, Spain. The ship arrived there on May 16, 2020. It took the place of USS Carney (DDG-64).
Ship's Symbols: Coat of Arms
Every Navy ship has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It tells a story about the ship's name and mission.
The Shield
The shield part of the coat of arms is dark blue with a gold border. In the middle, there is a sword wrapped in a pattern, with half a sun above it.
- The dark blue and gold colors represent the sea and excellence.
- White stands for honesty and loyalty.
- The pattern around the sword shows President Roosevelt's strong leadership. He helped America during tough times like the Great Depression and World War II.
- The sword means that the ship is ready to defend the country with modern weapons.
- The half-sun represents truth and Roosevelt's hope for a better world.
- The gold border shows how Roosevelt helped unite the country.
The Crest
The crest is the top part of the coat of arms. It has a ship's wheel inside a sun, with a rose in the center of a diamond shape.
- The half-sun again shows President Roosevelt's achievements. He helped the U.S. through big problems at home and conflicts worldwide.
- The ship's wheel in the sun reminds us that Roosevelt was once Assistant Secretary of the Navy. It also shows his success as President.
- The diamond shape honors Eleanor Roosevelt, his wife. She was very important in politics and had a great reputation.
- Each side of the diamond represents the four times President Roosevelt was elected.
- The rose is the state flower of New York. It represents his time governing New York and his family name.
The Motto
The ship's motto is "Leadership, Truth, Loyalty." This motto is written on a blue scroll. It reflects the important achievements of the Roosevelt presidency.
See also
In Spanish: USS Roosevelt (DDG-80) para niños
Images for kids
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Roosevelt arriving in Rota 16 May 2020
