USS Whirlwind (PC-11)

USS Whirlwind (PC-11) is the eleventh Cyclone-class patrol ship. Whirlwind was laid down 4 March 1994 by Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, Louisiana and launched 9 September 1994. She was commissioned 1 July 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee.

USS Whirlwind in the Persian Gulf, October 2006
USS Whirlwind (PC-11)
History
United States
NameWhirlwind
NamesakeWhirlwind
Ordered19 July 1991
BuilderBollinger Shipyards, Lockport, Louisiana
Laid down4 March 1994
Launched9 September 1994
Acquired11 April 1995
Commissioned1 July 1995
HomeportManama, Bahrain
MottoSecond To None
Statusin active service
Badge
General characteristics
Class and type Cyclone-class patrol ship
Displacement331 tons
Length174 ft (53 m)
Beam25 ft (7.6 m)
Draught7.5 ft (2.3 m)
Speed35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph)
Complement4 officers, 24 men, 8 Special Forces
Armament

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