On august 22, 2019, the va began scanning more than 20 million images from the u. With cvw2 assigned, constellation departed mayport on 29 may and conducted exercises with various south american air forces while en. Uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196970 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. This book may not be in perfect condition but it still has a lot of life left in it and a great part of history. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51656 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication aaaron ward dm34 1945. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise. Constellation conducted her postslep shakedown with a number of cvw17 squadrons then moored at mayport, fla. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc.
Search for shipmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of online naval cruise book images and photos. Uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196869. The sloops primary armament was 8inch 203 mm shellfiring guns and four 32pounder long guns, though she carried other guns as well. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. The prior owners name is written in front of the book. Navy cruise books from dbookmahns used and rare military. Aircraft carrier navy cruise books on cd from wwii through the 1960s. Constellation, cva 64, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 196869, 196970, 197172. Uss constellation cv64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united. Uss constellation is a sloopofwar, the last sailonly warship designed and built by the united states navy. Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 64, she was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on june 30, 1975. In april 2004 navy officials identified ex constellation as one of 24 decommissioned ships available to be sunk as artificial reefs. Uss new jersey bb62 vietnam deployment cruise book year. Aboard the uss constellation aircraft carrier in the gulf of tonkin as the bombing campaign against north vietnam escalates 1968.
Uss constellation cv64 the second constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n. Back to uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 1968 69 page. Ships temporarily on vietnam inland waterways vetshq. Uss enterprise cvn65, world cruise 19891990 power in motion. Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975.
Us navy observation squadron sixty seven 1967 1968 cruise book vietnam war vo67. Celebrating 16 years in business not just a photo or poster but a work of art. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely accessible us navy cruise books 1708 cruise books and 27 decommissioning programs available us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Uss constellation cva 64 1961 uss constellation cva 64 1963 uss coral sea cvb 43 1951. Uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 1967 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. Navy supercarrier uss nimitz in july of 86 i went on a dependents day cruise. There is a tear on the upper section of the binding and this book smells old and musty. Uss constellation cva64 vietnam deployment cruise book. Uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 1968 69. Uss constellation cv64 patch westpac 2001 hanging with locas osw f14 tomcat. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Uss constellation cv64 gulf of tonkin 1968 youtube. This listing is for the following original cruise book.
This listing does not, however, distinguish which individual deployment was westpac or vietnam. Westpac patch for sale military collectibles for sale. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. This is a hardback book and there are photographs and brochures that were inside. Navy photo from the uss constellation 1967 cruise book. The following listing covers port visits for carriers cv, cva, cvan, cvs deployed to vietnam during the conflict.
Uss boston ca69 vietnam deployment cruise book year log. A history of naval insurrection bluejacket books ed. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Here you can download the uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196869 as a high resolution.
They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Navy and coast guard ships associated with service in vietnam and exposure to herbicide agents background. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. In the first action of the spanishamerican war, the uss nashville, takes on a spanish ship. Get the best deals on uss book when you shop the largest online selection at. This neat old cruisebook is in good condition with some mild page toning showing from age. Westpac cruise book uss constellation 19681969 cva64 ebay. Here you can download the uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 1967 as a high resolution. Constellation began her fourth deployment to the western pacific and vietnam on 29 may 1968. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Uss constellation was the last of three aircraft carriers equipped with the mk 10 missile. This ships list is intended to provide va regional offices with a resource for determining whether a particular us navy or coast guard veteran of the vietnam era is eligible for the presumption of agent orange herbicide exposure based on operations of the veterans ship. Largest collection of old navy cruise books yearbooks on the internet. 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.
Details about uss constellation cva64 1968 1969 westpac cruise book deployment cruisebook. Constellation cvacv 64 association our organization is dedicated to one of the greatest warships to ever serve in the united states navy. Uss constellation cva64 19681969 vietnam warwestpac. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog. Uss constellation cv64 westpac cruise book year log 197879 navy.
The book is in very good condition with some soiling to the covers from long term storage see photos. 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. The below files are for you to download to your computer. A ship can be listed in more than one category, based on its activities. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Navy cruise books from dbookmahns used and rare military books. Watch the latest videos from uss constellation cv64. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in the navy to bear the name. Herter wife of the secretary of state and commissioned 27 october 1961 captain t. Uss mattaponi ao41 westpac 1968 1969 cruise book deployment vietnam tab patch. Unfollow uss cruise book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Back to uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196869 page. Navy and coast guard deck logs from 1956 to 1978 will be closed to researchers. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Uss constellation cva64 1968 1969 westpac cruise book. Uss constellation cva64 1968 1969 westpac cruise book deployment cruisebook. Navy and coast guard deck logs so that they can be made available online. Sources for the information are listed in the text. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. Uss oriskany cva34 vietnam deployment cruise book year log 1967 u s navy. Compiled in august 2003 by the naval aviation history branch, naval warfare division, naval history and heritage command. May 15, 2015 uss constellation cva64 1968 navy vietnam.
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