The ship was called the “Top Gun” of Vietnam, fired 11,000+ rounds earning the nickname “Grey Ghost of the Vietnam Coast” and netting an astonishing 14 battle stars throughout the war. It received dozens of awards for military service.
The tow will be carried out by Smith Maritime, of Green Cove Springs, and it’s expected to take up to 12 days for the Orleck to get to its destination. The planned route takes the ship directly from Texas toward the Florida Keys.
“It’s a great feeling to know she is on her way and I can’t wait to see her come down the St. Johns River,” said Daniel Bean, President of Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association.Bean said the association got a line of credit from VyStar and they have the support of Downtown Investment Authority.
It is named after Lt. Joseph Orleck.
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