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Formal Turn-over of US Ship to Ph Navy

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PH Navy Formally Receives 3rd Del Pilar Class Frigate

The Philippine Navy (PN) has formally received its third Del Pilar Class Frigate (DPCF), the former US Coast Guard (USCG) Boutwell, the Weather High-Endurance Cutter (WHEC) 719, through the Decommissioning by the USCG and the subsequent Christening, renaming the ship BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF17), and Commissioning Ceremonies, by the PN conducted at USCG Base in Alameda, California last week.

Sailors of BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF17) man the rails during the Christening and Commissioning Ceremonies at US Coast Guard Base in Alameda, California. (PhNavyphoto)

 

 

Rear Adm. Bayani R. Gaerlan, Commander, Philippine Fleet, signs the ship’s Certificate of Transfer to the Philippine Government along with Rear Adm. Joseph Vojvodich, the Assistant Commandant for Acquisition and Chief Acquisition Officer of the US Coast Guard. (PhNavyphoto)
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