Ship's Crest:
 The Shieid: The griffin, who is sharp of
eye and keen of ear, is an appropriate symbol for the USS GUARDIAN.
This mythological beast is also noted for its vigilance, courage, and
strength. Its collar, in our National colors, honors the preceding USS
GUARDIAN, a Radar Picket Ship launched in 1945. The anchor, adapted
from the Rhode Island State flag, and the pineapple symbolizes the
ship's first homeport Newport, RI. The total design underscores the
Navy's reliance on mine warfare to clear critical sea lanes in the
event of war.eld:
Dark Blue and gold are the colors traditionally associated with the
Navy. The sea is reflected in the crested division and the color white.
White recalls sea foam and breakers. The two white interlocking chevron
shapes enclosing a detonating mine allude to the ship's cable tethered
devices as well as offensive and defensive mining of important sea
areas. They also personify the MCM's highly sophisticated capabilities
of minesweeping to search, detect and neutralize mines. The trident,
symbol of sea power, combined with the lightning bolt highlights
traditional as well as modern naval warfare. The lightning flash is
also a reminder that a high degree of automation and electronics
technology is essential for a fast response in mine warfare.
The Crest: The griffin,
who is
sharp of eye and
keen of ear, is an appropriate symbol for the USS GUARDIAN. This
mythological beast is also noted for its vigilance, courage, and
strength. Its collar, in our National colors, honors the preceding USS
GUARDIAN, a Radar Picket Ship launched in 1945. The anchor, adapted
from the Rhode Island State flag, and the pineapple symbolizes the
ship's first homeport Newport, RI. The total design underscores the
Navy's reliance on mine warfare to clear critical sea lanes in the
event of war.
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