USS Samuel Elliot Morison FFG 13 (U.S. Navy) White Coffee Mug

The USS Samuel Elliot Morison FFG 13 is a guided-missile frigate operated by the United States Navy. Commissioned in 1982, it was named after Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison, a historian and naval officer renowned for his work on the official history of U.S. naval operations in World War II. Measuring approximately 437 feet long and with a top speed of over 30 knots, this vessel is designed for anti-submarine warfare, surface combat, and missile defense. Its primary armaments include the Sea Sparrow Missile System and Mk 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System for short-range defense against aerial threats. The ship's crew consists of over two hundred sailors who maintain and operate various systems, including navigation, engineering, communications, and weaponry. Throughout its service life, the USS Samuel Elliot Morison FFG 13 has participated in numerous operations, demonstrating its versatility and commitment to upholding national security interests at sea.