The seventh uss ranger cvcva61 was the third of four forrestalclass supercarriers built for the united states navy in the 1950s. The 1951 caribbean mediterranean cruise book is the first cruise book known to be pulished by the beale. Make a statement in any room with this framed poster, printed on thick, durable, matte paper. The ship made her first two cruises to the mediterranean. Check out our uss america cv 66 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. America, cva66cv 66, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1976. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely. Cruise books capture the most personal memories of a sailors navy career.
The navy does not stock or sell copies of ships cruise books. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Subsequently completing an indian ocean cruise, the aircraft carrier transited the suez canal northbound, shortly after uss america cv 66 had transited southbound, making america the first u. Many former sailors lose their cruise books over time, and then desperately look for a copy in their retirement years. Uss america cva66 1974 letterman style cruise jacket. On august 22, 2019, the va began scanning more than 20 million images from the u.
Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975 data. Uss john hancock dd 981, a spruanceclass destroyer, was the second ship of that name, and the sixth ship of the united states navy to be named for john hancock 17371793, the president of the continental congress and first signer of the declaration of independence. Pictures of friends, port calls and facts about their commands can all be found within the pages. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. American aircraft carriers at their peak are the queens of the high seas. The third uss america cv 66 was laid down on january 1, 1961, at newport news, va. Flex fleece 50% polyester 50% cotton fleece construction metal zipper hooded with white finished polye. Although all four ships of the class were completed with angled decks, ranger had the distinction of being the first us carrier built from the beginning as an angleddeck ship.
Westpac cruise 1974 75 westpac cruise 1976 77 westpac cruise 1978 westpac cruise 1982 83 westpac cruise 1984 85. Uss monterey cg 61 naval cruise book, class of 2006, page. It will open in a new window and is image extensive. Uss america is the third naval ship to be named such. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. In late july, the second group of 41 middies arrived for their six week cruise. Mcdonald, the chief of naval operations, and commissioned at the norfolk naval shipyard on january 23, 1965, capt.
In 1973, a major fire destroyed much of her galley and restaurant and she was scrapped in taiwan next to holland america line ss nieuw amsterdam in 1974. Uss yosemite ad19 1974 mediterranean cruise book ebay. In may 1979, capt latendresse reported to the staff of commander light attack wing, u. Exploration and innovation main electricity and uss trenton the world cruise of the great white fleet.
The united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments. He became commanding officer of uss america cv66 on september 7, 1976. The multimedia presentation gives a whole new look and feel to these great cruise books. Navy carrier and, thus, indy the second to transit the suez canal since uss intrepid cv 11 in 1967. Statistics show that only 2535% of sailors purchased their cruise book.
Cruise books, usually similar in general content and format to high school or college yearbooks, are not official publications. She is the fourth us navy vessel named for the battle of monterrey at monterrey, nuevo leon during the mexicanamerican war in 1846. The cruise book scans and photos linked below were obtained from. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog.
The cruise book cd makes it possible for several members of the family to own one. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Previous owners name on inside paste down and blank rear endpaper. Uss cambria lpa 36 naval cruise book, class of 1969, page. Primarily a photographic record, the cruise books often exceed 500 pages and produce one of the best accounts of their voyages available to the public. Uss ranger 1957 1958 cruise book, 1st cruise book 20aug1958 ports. After selection for promotion to rear admiral in january 1978, he reported as deputy director for operations reconnaissance and electronic war fare with the joint chiefs of staff, washington, dc.
Uss cambria lpa 36 naval cruise book, class of 1969. Commissioned in 1965, she spent most of her career in the atlantic and mediterranean, but did make three pacific deployments serving in the vietnam war. This page contains scans from the commissioning of the uss america, 1965. America, cva66cv66, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1976. The iconic zip hoodie you see silicon valley big shots wearing the understated yet classic look, giving off a youthful vibe. Here you can download the uss america cv 66 cruise book 197778 as a high resolution. The squadron made the first around the world cruise aboard the nuclear carrier enterprise, and a second cruise in uss america.
Uss america cva66 1974 mediterranean cruise book ensign james w donalsdon, none on. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1985. Red, white and blue cloth boards are noticeably soiled, scuffed and rubbed. The aircraft carrier was built at newport news, virginia, and was commissioned on jan. In late july, the second group of 41 middies arrived for their sixweek cruise. America did return to yankee station one last time, but her time on station proved short, as she returned to subic bay on 17 february and sailed thence for the united states three days later, on 20 february 1973. Oct 10, 2019 enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. Milwaukee aor 2 naval cruise book, class of 1981, page. Here you can download the uss america cva 66 westpac cruise book 197273 as a high resolution. Uss america uss bennington uss bon horn richard uss constellation uss coral sea uss enterprise uss forrestal uss franklin d. Uss monterey cg 61 naval cruise book, covers 1 3 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975.
They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Roosevelt uss hancock uss hornet c v 12 uss independence uss intrepid uss kearsarge uss kitty hawk uss midway uss oriskany uss ranger uss saratoga uss shangrila uss ticonderoga uss yorktown c vsio 1 2 34 57 810 11. Uss america cva cv 66 kitty hawk class aircraft carrier us navy. She also served in the persian gulf wars operations desert shield and desert storm. The matte black frame thats made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class. Uss monterey cg 61 naval cruise book, class of 2006. Officers and crew involved in recommissioning the ship are recognized as plank owners. In july 1979, he again reported to va192 as xo, assuming command on june 17, 1980.
Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. Uss america cvacv66 was one of three kitty hawkclass supercarriers built for the united states navy in the 1960s. Uss america cvacv66 was one of three kitty hawkclass supercarriers built for the united. Get the best deals on uss book when you shop the largest. Entering the yard on 27 november 1974, america remained there until 27 september 1975, when the ship got underway to conduct postoverhaul. Like school yearbooks, they are usually paid for by. Capps ap121 1946 agerholm dd826 1963, 1966, 1969 ainsworth de1090 1974 ainsworth ff1090 1977, 1981, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1990. Uss cambria lpa 36 naval cruise book, class of 1969, page 7 of 112 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Feb 09, 2021 original united states navy cruise book for the guidedmissle cruiser uss leahy dlg16 mediterranean deployment 1974.
Ss mariposa was designed for service in the pacific ocean including regular stops in ports along the west coast of the united states, hawaii, samoa, fiji, new zealand and australia. Navys 15th ticonderogaclass guidedmissile cruiser and the fourth ship to bear the name monterey to commemorates the battle fought on september 2024, 1846, in the war with mexico. Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 66, she was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 66 on june 30, 1975. America cva66cv66 196566, 1967, 1968, 196970, 1971, 197273, 1974, 1976, 197778, 1979, 198081, 198182, 198283, 1984, 198586, 1989, 199091. Navy and coast guard deck logs so that they can be made available online. During the ship breaking process, her sister ship, the chandris lines ellinis ex lurline, suffered major engine damage on a cruise to japan. On 10 january 1967, america departed norfolk for her second mediterranean cruise and relieved uss independence cv62 at pollensa bay on 22 january. On august 6, 1974, admiral fuller assumed command of uss detroit aoe4.
Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss america was the third kitty hawk class aircraft carrier and the third ship in the navy to bear the name. A sturdy and warm sweatshirt bound to keep you warm in the colder months. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below.
In 1974, the navy donated her to patriots point development authority in south. Uss constellation cv64 will be the latest carrier to meet the scrappers. Uss monterey cg 61 naval cruise book, class of 2006, page 12 of 108 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. This cruise occured shortly after beale was recommissioned in 1951. On 10 january 1967, america departed norfolk for her second mediterranean cruise and relieved independence cv62 at pollensa bay on 22 january. Uss america cva cv 66 kitty hawk class aircraft carrier us. Uss monterey cvl26 was commissioned in 1943, weighing 11,000.
During his tour he cruised aboard uss kitty hawk cv63 and uss america cv66. Commander arey attended the naval postgraduate school from 1976 through 1978 and then served as commanding officer on board the uss affray mso571 from 1978 until 1980. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Navy photo 1 from the uss america cv66 1984 cruise book. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Uss monterey cg 61 is a ticonderogaclass guidedmissile cruiser in the united states navy. Alameda to 1975 10nov1958 careless magazine explosion kills 2, off san francisco 3jan1959 to 27jul1959 1st westpac cruise. Carrier air wing eight cvw 8 operation iraqi freedom 2003 cruise book 544 pages similar to an expanded version of high school yearbook it provides a visual record of the deployment of this aircraft carrier in 2003. Ship name hull number year of cruise or publication aaaron ward dm34 1945 abbot dd629 1958, 1960 abraham lincoln cvn72 1993 acadia ad42 1985, 1991 adair apa91 1946 adirondack agc15 1952 admiral w. They are compiled by the officers and men of a ship, unit, or station for private distribution and customarily published by a local job printing firm. Uss forrestal cva59 1974 mediterranean cruise book ebay.
Dwight eisenhower cvn 69 naval cruise book, class of 1980. Get the best deals on uss book when you shop the largest online selection at. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss america page. This page contains scans from the launching of the uss america, 1964.
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