USS Gladiator (MCM-11) explained

USS Gladiator (MCM-11) is an of the United States Navy, and is the third U.S. Navy ship to bear that name.

Awards

• Navy Unit Commendation
• Navy E Ribbon
• National Defense Service Medal with star
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

In popular culture

The ship was featured in Mega Movers, when it was transported to Bahrain on top of a heavy lift ship.

History

In 2024, USS Gladiator was involved in a collision with HMS Bangor causing some damage to the latter vessel.^[1]

External links

• USS Gladiator official website
• U.S. Naval Historical Center: USS Gladiator
• NavSource Online: USS Gladiator
  • Unofficial U.S. Navy Site: USS Gladiator
• Military Sealift Command: "A Curious Cargo", By Laura M. Seal

Notes and References

1. Web site: 9 November 2024 . HMS Bangor being repaired in Bahrain following damage sustained earlier this year . Navy Lookout.