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USS Curts (FFG-38), twenty-ninth ship of the Oliver Hazard Perry class of guided-missile frigates, was named for Admiral Maurice Curts (1898-1976).

Ordered from Todd Shipyards, San Pedro, California on 27 April 1979 as part of the FY79 program, Curts was laid down 1 July 1981, launched 6 March 1982, and commissioned 8 October 1983. As of June 2004 she remains active, assigned to Destroyer Squadron 1 and homeported at San Diego, CA.

Curts (FFG-38) is the first ship of that name in the US Navy.

Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates
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