USS Michael Murphy visits Colombo Port
The USS Michael Murphy, an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo today (23) on a formal visit.
The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the 155-meter-long vessel, which is manned by a crew of 323 and commanded by Commander Jonathan B. Greenwald, in compliance with naval traditions.
Commander Greenwald met with Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe, Commander Western Naval Area, at the Western Naval Command Headquarters. The meeting concluded with an exchange of mementoes.
During their stay, crew members of the USS Michael Murphy are expected to visit various tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. The ship is scheduled to depart on 26th July.