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  • March 24, 2021: Navy donation process notifies that the ex-Kauffman (FFG 5) is not able to be donated. Offers ex-Halyburton (FFG 40) as an alternative.
  • April 30, 2021: Congressman Mike Kelly submits request for funding to House Appropriations Committee
  • May 14, 2021: Joe quoted about the project on YourErie
  • May 15, 2021: YourErie brief segment, no information about OHPS. Simply says in process of trying to get a ship.
  • May 15, 2021: Pennsylvania News Today similar to YourErie story.
  • June 14, 2021: Your Erie Joe commenting on Erie’s maritime history on the arrival of USS Cod.
  • September 17, 2021: Critical article about difficulty of getting the ship from GoErie.
“Plans are currently underway to tow the decommissioned frigate to Erie, Pennsylvania and moor her permanently as a floating museum at one of several possible locations, notably an as-yet undeveloped section of Presque Isle Bay . The location is significant to ships of the Perry-class as, historically, it was their namesake Oliver Hazard Perry who won the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. The future of this effort is far from certain, however fundraising is ongoing and the application process, begun in 2020, is underway.” Source GoErie source
“The nonprofit, during the first phase of the application process, pitched Erie’s connections with Perry — who won the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 — and the educational and tourism potential of a Perry-class frigate in the Flagship City. GoErie source
  • September 21, 2021: Your Erie filmed interview with Joe about the project.
  • November 16, 2021: Survey launched by Erie News Now.
  • November 21, 2021: GoErie article outlining the project, links to public survey, acknowledges long process.