USS Belknap (DLG-26/CG-26), named for Rear Admirals George E. Belknap (1832–1903) and his son Reginald Rowan Belknap (1871–1959), was the lead ship of her class of guided missile cruisers in …

USS Belknap (DLG-26/CG-26), named for Rear Admiral George Eugene Belknap USN (1832-1903), was the lead ship of her class of guided missile cruisers in the United States Navy.

The USS BELKNAP the first of a new class of guided missile frigates, was the second ship of the U. S. Navy to bear this name. She was named after RADM George Eugene Belknap, USN 1832-1903, and …

Nov 23, 2025 · Fifty years ago, he was 22 years old and on board the USS Belknap, as an electronic warfare technician, when it collided with the USS John F. Kennedy in the Ionian Sea.

USS BELKNAP was the lead ship of the BELKNAP - class of guided missile cruisers and the first ship in the Navy to carry the SH-2 helicopter on deployment. In April 1986, BELKNAP relieved the USS …

Nov 22, 2025 · We honor the remarkable courage of the Belknap sailors who fought through fire, destruction, and chaos to save their ship. Their actions—rooted in discipline, resilience, and an …

The aircraft carrier’s massive steel hull struck the Belknap just aft of its bridge. The Kennedy’s overhanging flight deck sheared into the Belknap’s superstructure, causing catastrophic damage.

Dec 14, 2023 · Named to honor Rear Admirals George R. Belknap and his son Reginald Rowan Belknap, the USS Belknap was the lead ship of her class when launched in 1963.

USS Belknap CG-26 Photos and History. This includes a gallery of ship photos of the USS Biddle as well as crew members.

Two ships of the United States Navy have been named Belknap, in honor of Rear Admiral George Eugene Belknap. USS Belknap (DD-251), was a destroyer launched in 1919 and decommissioned in …