On Its Way: Pakistan to get refurbished US warship
A US Perry class frigate is now on its way to Pakistan.
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 8th, 2011.
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 8th, 2011.