Links
The Isbell spent a number of years tied to the Pier 10 on the Mole in Long Beach. Here's what it looks like now: Large version (135k) and small version (27k). Here's another great aerial view of the old Long Beach Navy Shipyards.
Alphabetical list of all decommissioned Navy ships (including DD-869).
The Korean War Project - entries related to the Isbell.
William Strawbridge served aboard the Isbell for over four years.
SKC Gerold Ricks served aboard the Isbell from 1969-71.
Arnold J. Isbell Trophy Award for superior ASW squadrons and the arm patch.
Other Destroyer and Navy links
Tin Can Sailors, a National Organization of Destroyer Veterans.
The Destroyermen's List has a place to register to contact old shipmates.
Windjammer Arts claims to sell portraits of navy ships, including the Isbell.
Admiral
Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr. died Sunday, January 2, 2000, at the age of
79. Adm. Zumwalt was commanding officer of the Isbell from July 1955
- July 1957.
Read Adm. Zumwalt's comments on the elimination of 'Mickey Mouse' regulations and changing the Isbell's voice radio call sign while commanding the USS Arnold J. Isbell, in his book On Watch.
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center - How Mesothelioma (cancer from exposure to asbestos) Affects Veterans
Reciprocal Links
USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. (DD-850)
Jarhead ~ Anthony Swofford
See my list of recommended destroyer and Navy-related books
Other
I was aboard the Arnold J. Isbell in Hong Kong when the RMS Queen Elizabeth burned and sank in January 1972.