USS Paul (FF-1080)

The USS Paul (FF-1080) was a Knox class frigate built for the United States Navy by Avondale Shipyard, Westwego, Louisiana. Paul was laid down 12 September 1969, launched 20 June 1970 and delivered 23 July 1971. She was commissioned 14 August 1971, decommissioned 14 August 1992 and struck 11 January 1995. Paul was disposed of through the Security Assistance Program (SAP), transferred, grant aid, ex-US fleet hull, to Turkey 9 January 2000.