On Its Way: Pakistan to get refurbished US warship

WASHINGTON: A US Perry class frigate is now on its way to Pakistan, after being refurbished and manned by 240 Pakistani sailors.

After a service of 30 years in the US Navy, USS McInerney was retired, but was then refurbished at a cost of $69 million.

The refurbishment included addition of more anti-submarine capabilities. The Perry weighs 4,100 tons, and can accommodate a crew of 220 members.



Published in The Express Tribune, April 8^th, 2011.