Ordered from Bath Iron Works on 28 February 1977 as part of the FY77 program , '' Flatley '' was laid down on 13 November 1979 , launched on 15 May 1980 , and commissioned on 20 June 1981 .
Ordered from Bath Iron Works on 28 February 1977 as part of the FY77 program , '' Flatley '' keel was laid down on 13 November 1979 . 
 She was launched on 15 May 1980 , and commissioned on 20 June 1981 .