From: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, Vol. III p 11

Gallup

A town in New Mexico.

(PGM--85: dp. 285 (f.) ; 1. 164'6" ; b. 23'11" ; dr. 5'2" ; cpl. 24; a. 1 3", 1 40mm., 4 .50 cal. ; cl. Asheville)

The second Gallup was laid down 27 ApriL 1964 by Tacoma Boatbuilding Co., Inc., Tacoma, Wash. ; launched 15 June 1965 ; sponsored by Mrs. Goodwin Chase ; and commissioned 22 October 1966, Lt. William T. Spane, .Jr., in command.

From October 1966 until February 1967, the motor gunboat conducted shakedown operations under Commander Amphibious Group 3 off the West Coast as far north as Juan de Fuca. On 28 March 1967 Gallup was reclassified PG--85. She continues to serve as a patrol and surveillance craft in the Pacific Fleet.