Will Hollis – 15th May 2025 at 10:45am
USS The Sullivans has sailed into the port of Limassol in Cyprus to messages of welcome from the US embassy.
The guided missile destroyer docked for a “well-deserved liberty port call” – the US Navy’s term for rest and relaxation.
The warship had recently been taking part in the multinational Exercise Med Strike 25 involving Nato allies and including: 21 ships, two submarines, 41 jets, plus 8000 personnel.
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In a social media post on X, Dan Mangis, interim Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in the Cypriot capital Nicosia, said: “Enjoy Cyprus’s beautiful shores, rich history and warm hospitality.”
The ship has made several visits to Cyprus, docking in Limassol and Larnaca, in the past year.
Mr Mangis added: “Safe travels onward and thank you for your service!”
USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) is the US Navy’s 18th Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer.
The ship is named after the five Sullivan brothers who died in the Pacific during the Second World War.
George, Francis, Joseph, Madison and Albert Sullivan from Iowa were killed in action in 1942 when the light cruiser USS Juneau was sunk by a Japanese submarine during the battle of Guadalcanal.
This was the greatest military loss by a single American family during the war.
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