(USS) Arthur W. Radford Gets New Mission

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CAPE MAY, N.J.-- A former Navy destroyer will get a new purpose as an artificial reef off the coast of the Eastern U.S.
Officials say the 563-foot Arthur W. Radford will be the longest vessel ever sunk as an artificial reef in the Atlantic Ocean.

Boy, do I feel old. I knew the Radford when she was a brand-spanking new Spruance Class. Those of us on older, slower frigates thought she was Queen of the Seas.

A salute to her service, and those who sailed in her.