May 17, 1980: Keel laying ceremony for the Gallery FFG-26 at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine.

November 13, 1980: Gallery FFG-26 under construction at Bath Iron Works.

December 20, 1980: Mrs. Philip D. Gallery, ship's co-sponsor, christens the Gallery FFG-26 at the launch ceremony.

December 20, 1980: Launching the Gallery FFG-26 at Bath Iron Works.

October 29, 1981: PCU Gallery FFG-26 on sea trials off the coast of Maine.