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The Display Ship Barry
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Location: Washington Navy Yard, Pier No. 2
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday through Friday: 1000 - 1600 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 1000 - 1700 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Phone: (202) 433-3377
The decommissioned destroyer Barry (DD 933), named for Commodore
John Barry, U.S. Navy, is the fourth vessel to bear the name of the illustrious
Revolutionary War naval hero. Barry joined other vessels in the blockade
during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In Vietnam, the destroyer operated in the
Mekong Delta and supported Operation Double Eagle, the largest amphibious
operation since the Inchon landings in Korea.
Decommissioned on 5 November 1982 after twenty-six years of service,
the Forrest Sherman-class destroyer was soon designated as permanent
display ship at the Washington Navy Yard. Operated by the Commander Naval
District Washington, the ship is used for ceremonial purposes and is open
to the public. A self-guided tour of Barry, with explanations posted
at numbered locations, is available; active duty sailors provide additional
interpretive information for visitors.
The Ships History Branch wrote a history
of Barry.
Last Update: 24 September 1996