USS Burlington

Last updated October 11, 2021

Two ships of the United States Navy have borne the name USS Burlington.

USS Burlington (PF-51) was a Tacoma-class frigate named after the city of Burlington, Iowa
USNS Burlington (T-EPF-10) is a Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport named after the city of Burlington, Vermont

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