Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 198182. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Uss constellation cv64 cruise book westpac cruise 1985 battle group delta carrier group one kris kristoferson signing autographs with identified unit photos 9 x 12 hardcover in in good condition with a little cover wear. Uss constellation cv64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the united states. We are currently selling the uss constellation coins on the. Today is the anniversary of the failed rescue attempt of the american hostages being held in iran april 24, 1980. Uss constellation cva64 westpac deployment cruise book year log 1980 navy. Relieved on 17 december 1981 by constellation, she departed gonzo station and called at pattaya. Since its commissioning, nearly 120,000 sailors and marines have served aboard the ship. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1980 air. Built at the new york naval shipyard as the second ship in the kitty hawk class of aircraft carriers, uss constellation cv 64 was christened october 8, 1960, by mrs. This is the 196970 navy cruise book for the uss constellation. Uss constellation cv 64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the united states and the only naval vessel ever authorized to display red, white, and blue designation numbers.
Navy photo from the uss constellation 1967 cruise book. Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 64, she was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on june 30, 1975. Navy, and the only civil war era ship still afloat. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, navy aircraft carrier and go navy. Welcome to the uss constellation cv64 guestbook forum navy. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The artwork depicts the uss constellation in all her glory. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Westpac patch for sale military collectibles for sale.
Uss constellation is a sloopofwar, the last sailonly warship designed and built by the united states navy. Back to uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1980 page. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Like school yearbooks, they are usually paid for by. Navy nuclear weapons association keepers of the dragon cruise books. If you have any photos of interest to the navy nuclear weapons community and that are unclassified now, email them to the webmaster.
Uss constellation cv64 patch westpac 2001 hanging with locas osw f14 tomcat. Uss constellation cva64 cv64 message board maritimequest. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985. Also known as connie, the uss constellation cv 64 was a u. Alameda to 1975 10nov1958 careless magazine explosion kills 2, off san francisco 3jan1959 to 27jul1959 1st westpac cruise. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in the navy to bear the name. After repairs were undertaken, the ship was commissioned oct. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Constellation began her 12th deployment to the western pacific on 26 february 1980. A tragic fire in december of that year caused 50 deaths.
Check out our uss constellation cv 64 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Navy units commands 1980,va146 attack squadron,uss. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Official cruise book as issued to crew members of uss constellation cv64 westpac cruise 19811982 october 1981 through may 1982. Uss constellation was named for the configuration of 15 stars on the original united states flag. Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss constellation cv64 products in our ships store. Westpac navy for sale military collectibles for sale.
Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity. The third by this name, the ship was built at the new york naval shipyard in brooklyn. The above uss constellation cv64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members. Kennedy cv 67 1980 81 cruise book w 10 photos inside. 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. Us navy uss constellation cv64 westpac deployment 1981. Contract awarded on 1 july 1956 to the new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. While the uss constellation heroically served in vietnam and the persian gulf, during her over 40year career, she also endured a number of fires and explosions that ultimately led to the deaths of hundreds of crewmembers, shipbuilders and. Find great deals on ebay for uss constellation cv 64 and uss constellation cv 64 zippo. A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985, she was nicknamed connie by her crew and.
Cv64, as an a7e corsair ii aircraft approaches for a landing on the flight deck, july 1980. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Based at long beach, california, she formed part of an antisubmarine warfare asw task. A bow view of the aircraft carrier uss constellation cv64 underway. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. The uneventful cruise took place from february to september 1963. Us navy cruise book uss saratoga cva 60 30th anniversary med cruise 8586. Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv64 on 30 june 1975. Welcome to the uss constellation cv64 guestbook forum. Uss mattaponi ao41 westpac 1968 1969 cruise book deployment vietnam tab patch. Uss ranger 1957 1958 cruise book, 1st cruise book 20aug1958 ports. Uss constellation cv 64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the united states. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. She was built at the gosport shipyard between 1853 and 1855 and was named for the earlier frigate of the same name that had been broken up in 1853.
Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss constellation page. Built in 1854, the uss constellation is the last allsail warship built by the u. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1980 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. Navy vessel in the north arabian sea on thursday, reportedly coming within 180 feet of the american craft and narrowly avoiding a collision, u. Various aircraft of the carriers air wing are parked on the flight deck. The third constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n.
Uss constellation cv64 the second constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1980, page 14 of 328 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. A history of naval insurrection bluejacket books ed. Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss constellation cv64 and all those who served aboard. Following a preshakedown goodwill cruise to central and south american ports and shakedown out of san diego, turner joy began, early in 1960, duty as flagship both of destroyer squadron desron and destroyer division 1 desdiv 1. Uss constellation cv64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third. Uss constellation cv 64, a supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the united states. Nicknamed americas flagship, uss constellation was decommissioned on august 7, 2003, after 41 years, nine months and 11 days of naval service.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Largest collection of old navy cruise books yearbooks on the internet. Uss carl vinson cvn70 westpac deployment cruise book year log 2012 navy. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985, she was nicknamed connie by her crew and officially as americas flagship. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1980. Laid down 14 september 1957, launched 8 october 1960, commissioned 27 october 1961. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. The above uss constellation cv64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the uss constellation cv64 or. This wellresearched book traces the history of the uss constellation, which was built as a frigate, launched in 1797, and initially charged with battling privateers that threatened u. Unfollow westpac cruise book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
The air wing was embarked aboard uss lexington cva 16 at the same time. Kennedy cv 67 198081 cruise book w 10 photos inside. From the 1985 1987 uss midway cruise book, courtesy of eddie miller. Constellation, cv64, 1977, 197879, 1980, 198182, 1985, 1987, 1989. Details about 1977 san franciscos own uss coral sea cv43 westpac cruise book hc navy yearbook. She was rebuilt as a sloop in 1854 and, in 1999, restored to her 1854 glory and docked in baltimore harbor. Uss constellation cv64 westpac cruise book year log 197879 navy. Us navy uss constellation cv64 westpac deployment 19811982. The constellation was first commissioned in 1855, and was. Herter wife of the secretary of state and commissioned 27 october 1961 captain t. The aircraft carrier, constellation served gallantly throughout four generations to protect our national security and interests abroad while maintaining free passage through the pacific and indian. Uss constellation cv64 1981 1982 westpac deployment log cruise book. Uss constellation cva64 1964 cruise book for sale scienceagogo. The navy does not stock or sell copies of ships cruise books.
For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. This is the 1977 westpac cruise book for the uss coral sea cv43 aircraft carrier. Constellation cvacv 64 association our organization is dedicated to one of the greatest warships to ever serve in the united states navy. It highlights with story and pictures ship info, events, crew pictures, and other documentation of the 1977 time period. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Search for shipmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of online naval cruise book images and photos. The sloops primary armament was 8inch 203 mm shellfiring guns and four 32pounder long guns, though she. 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. Cruise books, usually similar in general content and format to high school or college yearbooks, are not official publications. Uss constellation cva64 1964 cruise book this book is in almost new condition with a little bit of ware, but in great condition for a 53 year old cruisebook.
1028 549 1417 257 728 492 334 1307 1501 1551 403 160 353 607 529 29 1213 1199 1027 141 1083 1232 141 774 1262 179 470 578 714 475 53 1318 1081 677 858 68 1123 172 958 925 1129 329 1481 1080 876