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USS CONE DD-866
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In January 1982, USS Cone completed a training availability in Norfolk, Virginia. Upon completion of the availability Cone proceeded to Bloodsworth for Naval Gunfire Support Training between 1 and 3 February. Cone made the return transit to Charleston on 4 and 5 February. Upkeep in Charleston was conducted 6 through 19 February. On 20-21 February Cone was underway in the Charleston OPAREA for training with the SELRES embarked. After three days inport Cone steamed for the recreational liberty port of Port Everglades, Florida. In Port Everglades over 27 February until 1 March Cone departed for Newport, Rhode Island to provide underway training for SWOS Department Head Course Foreign Trainees. Inport and underway training was conducted over 8 to 12 March. While underway a live ASROC exercise shot was conducted, gunnery practice was conducted, and general quarters for AAW, ASUW, and ASW were practiced. Upon completion of the training assignment, Cone headed for Savannah, Georgia to participate in the annual St. Patrick's Day festivities. Cone's part in Savannah's celebration included open house on board and providing a Navy Marching Unit for the Saint Patrick's Day Parade. On 18 March Cone embarked 80 NJROTC, ROTC, and other guests for the transit back to Charleston. On 26 March, CDR Mack C. Gaston was relieved as Commanding Officer by CDR Richard L. Lyons. Cone earned the COMNAVSURFGRU FOUR "Silver Cutlass" award for qualifying more ESWS crew members than any other unit in the group during first quarter CY 1982. During April Cone made preparations for an IMAV and a Survey to be conducted by the Sub-Board of Inspection and Survey, Atlantic Fleet. The survey was completed with the chairman of the Sub-INSURV Board expressing his intense pleasure with the condition of Cone and the enthusiastic crew; "The best ship of its class". On 14 June the SELRES crew embarked for two weeks of active duty training (ACDUTRA). Underway again during 16-18 June, Cone steamed to Port Canaveral, Florida for a two day port visit followed by Submarine Operations in the Jacksonville operating area on 20-21 June. After finishing services for Submarine Operations, Cone visited Freeport, Bahamas for a 22-24 June port visit. Back in Charleston on 27 June, Cone began preparations for stand down prior to subsequent decommissioning on 1 October. July 16-18 was Cone's routine SELRES drill period. On 20-22 August the SELRES again embarked. Underway training for the last time, Cone included a dependent's cruise for family and friends on 22 August. Cone was officially designated by CNO for "Hot Ship" transfer to the PAKISTANI NAVY on 3 September 1982, and final preparations for the turnover began in earnest. The first PAKISTANI contingent arrived in Charleston on 22 September. Cone completed her final ammo offload at Naval Weapons Station, Charleston 22-24 September. The second PAKISTANI contingent arrived in Charleston on 30 September. 1 October 1982, USS Cone (DD 866) was decommissioned at Pier Q1 at Naval Station Charleston, South Carolina. She was immediately recommissioned as PAKISTAN NAVAL SHIP ALAMGIR (D 160). She served the Pakistan Navy with pride until her decommissioning December 4, 1998. Cone proudly served the United States Navy with distinction for 37 years. By rough calculation, around 4 thousand men served aboard the Cone during her 37-year navy career. She then served an additional 16 years with the Pakistan Navy for a period of 53 years of continuous active service. Before her departure to Pakistan, her ships bell was removed and placed at St. Augustines Church, University of R.I., in Kingston, R.I. |
ALAMGIR, a Historical Name?
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In my search for information about the Cone/Alamgir, I ventured onto the Asian Navies Bulletin Board, a part of "Battleships Carriers and All Other Warships. I posted my question regarding the current status of Alamgir and requested information regarding the historical significance of the name Alamgir. The following information was provided there by "Silkworm"..........
Another gentleman, Tom S. provided the following as regards the status of PNS Alamgir...
Thank you for assistance provided Tom S. and Silkworm!! ***I have found additional information which appears to support Tom S. and Silkworm. Visit my page "PNS ALAMGIR." Coroboration is found here. |
USS Cone DD-866 |
| 1. | CDR A. W. MOORE | 5/10/45 - 8/18/45 |
| 2. | LCDR K. STEEN, USN | 8/18/45 - 8/20/45 |
| 3. | CDR W.C.BUTLER, JR., USN | 8/20/45 - 1/46 |
| 4. | CDR J. SHANNON, USN | 1/46 - 5/18/47 |
| 5. | CDR R.B.KAIL, USN | 5/18/47 - 11/1/48 |
| 6. | LCDR J.C. SMITHS, USN | 11/1/48 - 7/24/49 |
| 7. | CDR L.T. TAYLOR , USN | 7/24/49 - 12/16/50 |
| 8. | CDR C.W. PETRIE, USN | 12/16/50 - 8/9/52 |
| 9. | CDR N.F. ASHER, USN | 8/9/52 - 4/12/54 |
| 10. | CDR R.C. MARQUARTBT, USN | 4/12/54 - 1/16/56 |
| 11. | CDR BRADFORD, USN | 1/16/56 - 5/16/57 |
| 12. | CDR R.F. HARBISON, USN | 5/16/57 - 8/20/58 |
| 13. | CDR P.A. TICKLE USN | 8/20/58 - 12/30/59 |
| 14. | CDR C.A. TAYLOR, USN | 12/30/59 - 3/13/62 |
| 15. | CDR W.E.LLEWELLYN, USN | 3/13/62 - 11/6/62 |
| 16. | CDR N.A.REIKE, USN | 11/6/62 - 5/8/64 |
| 17. | CDR E.S. HAUGEN, USN | 5/8/64 - 8/13/65 |
| 18. | CDR R.E. CLASSEN, USN | 8/13/65 - 4/7/67 |
| 19. | CDR A. CODAY, USNR-R (TAR) | 4/7/67 - 6/27/69 |
| 20. | CDR H.L. HINKLEY, USN | 6/27/69 - 9/6/71 |
| 21. | CDR B. M. ERVIN, USN | 9/6/71 - 2/19/73 |
| 22. | CDR V. SYLVESTER, USN | 2/19/73 - 4/28/75 |
| 23. | CDR D. W. SOMERS, JR, USN | 4/28/75 - 2/25/77 |
| 24. | CDR W. E. McLAINE, JR, USN | 2/25/77 - 4/26/78 |
| 25. | CDR G. E. PIERCE, USN | 4/26/78 - 10/12/79 |
| 26. | CDR H. R. QUARLES, JR., USNR-R (TAR) | 10/12/79 - 3/26/81 |
| 27. | LCDR R.M. BUTTERWORTH, USN | 3/26/81 - 4/21/81 |
| 28. | CDR M. C. GASTON, USN | 4/21/81 - 3/26/82 |
| 29. | CDR R. L. LYONS, USN | 3/26/82 - 10/1/82 |
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