July 2, 1981: Mrs. E. E. Johnson, ship's sponsor, at the keel laying ceremony for the Darwin FFG-04 at Todd
Pacific Shipyards Corp. Seattle, Washington.

March 26, 1982: Mrs. E. E. Johnson, ship's sponsor, christens the Darwin FFG-04 at the launch ceremony.

March 26, 1982: Launching the Darwin FFG-04 at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp.

March 26, 1982: Launching the Darwin FFG-04 at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp.

May 23, 1984: Darwin FFG-04 on sea trials off the coast of Washington.