USS Garcia (FF-1040)

History of USS Garcia (FF-1040)

Garcia (DE-1040) one of a new and powerful class of escort vessels, was launched 31 October 1963; by Bethlehem Steel Co., San Francisco, Calif.; sponsored by Mrs. Daisy Garcia de Alvarez, sister; and commissioned 21 December 1964, COMDr. Donald A. Smith in command.

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