USS Antrim (FFG-20) — The Frigate That Answered the Call
Lean, fast, and built for sustained blue-water operations, the USS Antrim (FFG-20) was everything a Cold War frigate needed to be. As an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate, she was designed to escort convoys, hunt submarines, and project American naval presence across the world’s oceans — and she did exactly that throughout her distinguished career. This Classic tee is a tribute to every sailor who stood watch aboard her and to the quiet professionalism that defined the frigate fleet.
Classic Cut. Lasting Quality.
- Premium ring-spun cotton — soft, durable, and built to outlast the years like the ship herself
- Classic unisex silhouette — a timeless fit that works at the reunion, the range, or the waterfront
- Bold, fade-resistant insignia print — crisp detail that holds through years of wear and washing
- 5 colorways: Black, White, Navy, Military Green, Tan — each a nod to the colors of naval service
- Sizes S–3XL — inclusive sizing for veterans, military families, and naval history enthusiasts
The Ship Behind the Shirt
Commissioned in 1981, USS Antrim (FFG-20) was part of the Oliver Hazard Perry class — the backbone of the U.S. Navy’s surface combatant fleet during the Cold War. These frigates were the workhorses of the fleet: anti-submarine warfare platforms, convoy escorts, and forward-deployed presence ships that kept the sea lanes open during one of the most strategically tense periods in modern history. USS Antrim served with distinction before being decommissioned in 1996, her legacy carried forward by the sailors who served aboard her.
Who It’s For
Veterans of USS Antrim and the Perry-class frigate fleet, anti-submarine warfare specialists, Navy families, Cold War naval history enthusiasts, and anyone who believes the workhorses of the fleet deserve the same recognition as the flagships.
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