Display Ship Barry departure ceremony set
A public departure ceremony for the Display Ship Barry (DD933) is scheduled for Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Cold War Gallery at the Washington Navy Yard.
The event, hosted by Naval Support Activity Washington, will honor the ship and its past crew members in a final send-off before the ship is towed down the Anacostia River and scrapped.
Members of the public interested in attending the ceremony may enter the Washington Navy Yard via the Cold War Gallery directly off the riverwalk with a government-issued photo ID. Members of the public should RSVP if planning to attend.
For media interested in covering the event, contact the Naval Support Activity Washington Public Affairs Office at 202-433-2669 or 202-433-2607.
- Oct 17, 2015 from 6:00am to 8:00am UTC-04
- Location: 1411 Parsons Ave. SE
- Latest Activity: Aug 21, 2019
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