USS Thomas S. Gates

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USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) was a flight-I Ticonderoga-class cruiser that was used by the United States Navy. The warship was named after Thomas S. Gates, Secretary of Defense in the last years of the Eisenhower Administration (1959–1961).

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speed 30 knot, 
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    1984-08-31T00:00:00Z
    1984-08-31T00:00:00Z
    keel laying
    1987-08-22T00:00:00Z
    1987-08-22T00:00:00Z
    ship commissioning
    1985-12-14T00:00:00Z
    1985-12-14T00:00:00Z
    ship launching
    2005-12-16T00:00:00Z
    2005-12-16T00:00:00Z
    ship decommissioning
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    Soviet Sailors and citizens line the dock during colors the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) in the harbor. GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN - DPLA - e7acb70778fa1a55b9c1f06a6a11740dSoviet Sailors and citizens line the dock during colors the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) in the harbor. GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN - DPLA - e7acb70778fa1a55b9c1f06a6a11740d
    Retired Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr. speaks during the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) - DPLA - e7a5f06f56469ce9e25173e403ac8a51Retired Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr. speaks during the launching of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) - DPLA - e7a5f06f56469ce9e25173e403ac8a51
    A port bow view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class- Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis), USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51), underway in the Caribbean Sea during Exercise UNITAS 46-05. The - DPLA - e82c86f1776d08ab760b4aeece4e21d4A port bow view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class- Guided Missile Cruiser (Aegis), USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51), underway in the Caribbean Sea during Exercise UNITAS 46-05. The - DPLA - e82c86f1776d08ab760b4aeece4e21d4
    Soviet women enjoy Pepsi and hot dogs with a sailor and the captain of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51). GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMA - DPLA - 96aeefa955cfe90dedee65fabc63c2b9Soviet women enjoy Pepsi and hot dogs with a sailor and the captain of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51). GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMA - DPLA - 96aeefa955cfe90dedee65fabc63c2b9
    An elevated bow view of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) underway during sea trials - DPLA - f6a0e89c18c05ea8e00374b0566e9496An elevated bow view of the guided missile cruiser THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) underway during sea trials - DPLA - f6a0e89c18c05ea8e00374b0566e9496
    USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) coat of armsUSS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) coat of arms
    Ilg and Khronopulo shaking hands 1989Ilg and Khronopulo shaking hands 1989
    DN-ST-89-10322 Thomas S Gates and Kauffman visit SevastopolDN-ST-89-10322 Thomas S Gates and Kauffman visit Sevastopol
    USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) in the Great Bitter LakeUSS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) in the Great Bitter Lake
    USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) returns to Norfolk following Desert Shield and Desert StormUSS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) returns to Norfolk following Desert Shield and Desert Storm