2008 Press Releases
U.S. Ship Makes Port Call in Poti
December 29, 2008
On December 29, the USS Taylor (FFG - 50) will make a port call in Georgia’s port of Poti. USS Taylor is in the Oliver Hazard Perry class of guided missile frigates. It is the third naval vessel in the United States Navy named after Commodore Jesse Junior Taylor (1925-1965), a naval aviator who was awarded the NAVY CROSS posthumously for his heroism in the Vietnam War. Her construction began on May 5, in 1983; she was commissioned on December 1, 1984. USS Taylor’s home port is NS Mayport, Florida. The ship is a multi-mission platform capable of performing a variety of roles.
Georgian officials and local residents will welcome the crew at Poti pier. There are also several events planned with the town of Poti including a social and a community relations project where members of the crew will participate in a beautification project of the city. On December 29, the crew will host a reception to welcome distinguished visitors and media on board. The USS Taylor will leave Poti on December 30.
Members of the media are welcome to attend the ceremony at the pier.
