DDG 37 Farragut
(ex DL/DLG 6)
The fourth Farragut (DLG-6) was projected as DL-6, reclassified DLG-6 on 14 November 1956 prior to keel-laying; launched 18 July 1958 by Bethlehem Steel Co., Quincy, Mass.; sponsored by Mrs. H. D. Felt, wife of the Vice Chief of Naval Operations; and commissioned 10 December 1960, Commander R. E. Spreen in command.
On 30 June 1975 she was redesignated DDG-37. Decommissioned 31 October 1989, Farragut was laid up in reserve until stricken 20 November 1992. She was sold for scrap 16 December 1994.
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