USS Truxtun stops in Boston for weekend visit

It’s hard to miss the USS Truxtun, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer now tied up at Black Falcon Terminal for a weekend visit.

The public is invited to tour the Truxtun from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, immersing themselves in its maritime history and heritage. She was named for Commodore Thomas Truxtun, one of the first six Navy commanders appointed by George Washington, and was an active participant in the Mexican–American War.

Boston, MA – Joyce DiCicco hugs her son, ENS Andres Loder, after he brought the destroyer USS Truxton to the dock at Black Falcon terminal. Looking on is Loder’s aunt, Joanne Danilchuk.(Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA – CDR Chance Smith, Commanding Officer of the destroyer USS Truxton speaks after the ship docked at Black Falcon terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA – Joanne Danilchuk, whose nephew ENS Andrew Loder was bringing the ship in, takes a photo as the destroyer USS Truxton docks at Black Falcon terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA – Marjorie Loder, Joyce DiCicco, Joanne and David Danilchuk, whose family member ENS Andrew Loder was bringing the ship in, watch as the destroyer USS Truxton docks at Black Falcon terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA – ENS Andres Loder, hugs his wife, Majorie, as his mother and aunt look on after he brought the destroyer USS Truxton into the dock at Black Falcon terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA – Joyce DiCicco hugs her son, ENS Andres Loder, after he brought the destroyer USS Truxton to the dock at Black Falcon terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA – Sailors line the ship as the destroyer USS Truxton docks at Black Falcon terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

The destroyer USS Truxton docks at Black Falcon terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

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ENS Andrew Loder, Lt. Meghan Brooks, Lt. Cmdr David Carter, CDR Chance Smith, Truxton Commanding Officer and Cmdr Billie Farrell, of the USS Constitution, walk past the destroyer USS Truxton after docking at Black Falcon terminal. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)

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