USS Shamal (PC-13) is the thirteenth Cyclone-class patrol ship. Shamal was laid down 23 September 1994 by Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, Louisiana and launched 3 March 1995. She was commissioned 27 January 1996. Decommissioned by the United States Navy 1 October 2004 and transferred to the United States Coast Guard and recommissioned the USCGC Shamal (WPC-13).

Shamal underway off the coast of Northern Florida on 2 March 2016
History
United States
NameShamal
NamesakeShamal
OperatorUnited States Navy
Ordered19 July 1991
BuilderBollinger Shipyards, Lockport, Louisiana
Laid down23 September 1994
Launched3 March 1995
Acquired31 October 1995
Commissioned27 January 1996
Decommissioned1 October 2004
Recommissioned30 September 2011
Decommissioned16 February 2021
Stricken26 February 2021
Identification
MottoThe Fury of the Storm
StatusAwaiting Scrapping
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United States
Acquired1 October 2004
HomeportLittle Creek, Virginia
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General characteristics
Class and typeCyclone-class patrol ship
Displacement331 tons
Length179 ft (55 m)
Beam25 ft (7.6 m)
Draft7.5 ft (2.3 m)
Speed35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph)
Complement4 officers, 24 enlisted
Armament

Shamal was transferred back to the Navy on 30 September 2011, and is once again designated PC-13.[1][2]

Shamal was decommissioned on 16 February 2021 at Naval Station Mayport.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Patrol Coastal Ships – PC". United States Navy. 10 November 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
  2. ^ "USS Shamal (PC-13)". United States Navy. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
  3. ^ "USS Shamal Decommissioned at NS Mayport". 16 February 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  4. ^ "USS Shamal NVR".
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