Photo #: NH 97178
Almirante Brion (Columbian Frigate, 1953. Formerly
USS Burlington, PF-51)
"New Columbian Frigate -- While a Navy band plays and the
last group of American sailors prepares to disembark, Columbian
crewmembers assemble before boarding their new ship, the patrol
frigate Almirante Brion. The former USS Burlington (PF-51) was
transferred from the United States Government to the Government
of Columbia in ceremonies at the Yokosuka Naval Base on June
26, 1953."
Photograph and caption were released by Commander Naval Forces,
Far East, under date of 2 July 1953.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the "All Hands"
collection at the Naval Historical Center.
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