Ship's History
Report for the USS KING (DLG-10) for the period ending 31 December
1961 is submitted herewith.
a. At the beginning of 1961, KING was at
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard completing her fitting out period.
While at Bremerton, KING was attached to Commandant THIRTEENTH
Naval District.
b. KING departed Bremerton 14 January 1961
and reported to Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Force, U. S. Pacific
Fleet in San Diego, for conduction of Ship Qualification Tests
and Shakedown Cruise. c. While in San Diego, KING successfully
completed Qualification Tests including ASROC and Terrier
firings. d. Upon completion of Qualification Tests,
11 February 1961, KING proceeded to Pearl Harbor and the Equator
on her Shakedown Cruise. e. KING returned to San Diego, 28 March 1961
and commenced Underway Training. Underway Training was completed
with an overall grade of Excellent. f. Upon successful completion of Underway
Training KING proceeded to Bremerton, arriving 21 May 1961
and commenced Postshakedown Availability at Puget Sound Naval
Shipyard. During the availability, NTDS was installed and
some minor alterations accomplished for accommodation of Commander
Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla THREE. g. Upon completion of the Availability and
sea trials 4 October 1961, KING returned to San Diego and
commenced NTDS evaluation which continued through 31 December
1961. M. E. BUSTARD |
