Uss constellation cv64 1987 westpac cruise book us navy. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. The third constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. 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. Ntc san diego 1987 219 anchor ntc san diego 1987 933 anchor ntc san diego 1988009 anchor. Uss stump dd978 1980 mediterranean cruise book navy deployment cruisebook. The air wing was embarked aboard uss lexington cva 16 at the same time. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1987 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1987, cover has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Flex fleece 50% polyester 50% cotton fleece construction metal zipper. Uss cushing dd985 19861987 westpac cruise book ebay. Uss constellation scheduled to leave bremerton, wa.
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. Carl vinson cvn 70 naval cruise book, class of 1987, cover. Celebrating 16 years in business not just a photo or poster but a work of art. Uss constellation cva64 1964 cruise book for sale scienceagogo. A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. We have access to the navy department library cruise book collection located at the washington navy yard in washington, dc, which holds more than 1,000 books, and we have also partnered with the largest european website. In the mid1960s, the ship began voyages around southeast asia as tensions there began to. 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. Uss constellation cv64 westpac cruise book year log 197879 navy. Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment.
In april 2004 navy officials identified ex constellation as one of 24 decommissioned ships available to be sunk as artificial reefs. Herter wife of the secretary of state and commissioned 27 october 1961 captain t. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Navy cruise books from dbookmahns used and rare military books. Her first few voyages were for westpac operations in the western pacific.
Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 64, she was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on june 30, 1975. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1987. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1985 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. And, it seems to me, footners position extends beyond the speaking of the merely physical nature of a ships identity, contending instead that identity can validly continue even with great physical changes, as happened with the transformation of constellation from frigate to sloop of war in the 1850s. As of february 2008, however, she was scheduled to be dismantled in the next five years. The below files are too large to place on siteif you need, then email me.
The association for former crewmembers, marines and crews families of the navy aircraft carrier, uss constellation cvacv 64. From the 1985 1987 uss midway cruise book, courtesy of eddie miller. Uss constellation cva64 first westpac cruise 1963 by tubesing, ltjg r. Messerschmitt me 262 schwalbe first flight over berlin after 61 years, historical footage. Feb 12, 2017 video of cv64 slep and cruise around south america from philadelphia to san diego, ca. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1997, page 287 of 502 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 1967 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. Uss ranger was a forrestalclass aircraft carrier commissioned on aug. Unfollow westpac cruise book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of.
Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in the navy to bear the name. The navy does not stock or sell copies of ships cruise books. Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. The iconic zip hoodie you see silicon valley big shots wearing the understated yet classic look, giving off a youthful vibe. Navy photograph 1 from the uss constellation cv64 1987 cruise book. A history of naval insurrection bluejacket books ed. 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. The third by this name, the ship was built at the new york naval shipyard in brooklyn. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise books, air force books, and books on us military history. Constellation, cv64, 1977, 197879, 1980, 198182, 1985, 1987, 1989. 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. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. The uneventful cruise took place from february to september 1963.
F14 tomcat mission from the carrier uss constellation duration. Uss constellation cv64 info uss constellation cv64 photos and history a us navy usn f14d tomcat, fighter squadron two vf2, bounty hunters, makes a hard landing on the deck of the usn kitty hawk class aircraft carrier uss constellation after returning from a mission in support of operation iraqi freedom. The arresting gear aboard has amassed an impressive 436,000 traps, or landings. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1987, cover. Us navy uss constellation cv64 westpac deployment 1987 cruise book. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1997. The cruise book cd makes it possible for several members of the family to own one. If you already have the cruise book usually only one person in the family has it. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. On 11 april 1987, constellation once again made her way west to the western pacific and indian oceans. Video of cv64 slep and cruise around south america from philadelphia to san diego, ca. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1989, page 12 of 438 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Aircraft carrier navy cruise books on cd from wwii through the 1960s.
During an april to october 1987 deployment, constellation conducted air operations in support of operation earnest will, the escorting of reflagged kuwaiti tankers in the arabian gulf as a result of. Carl vinson cvn 70 naval cruise book, class of 1987, cover has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. This is a 1987 uss constellation cv67 us navy carrier cruise book. Navy nuclear weapons association keepers of the dragon cruise books. Home dbookmahns used and rare military books navy cruise books. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss constellation page. Largest collection of old navy cruise books yearbooks on the internet. Navy cruise books between the two we have a vast collection of available books for reproduction.
Each cruise book cd will automatically start when inserted in your computers cd drive. Us navy uss constellation cv64 westpac deployment 1987. Uss constellation cv64 photos and history a us navy usn f14d tomcat, fighter squadron two vf2, bounty hunters, makes a hard landing on the deck of the usn kitty hawk class aircraft carrier uss constellation after returning from a mission in support of operation iraqi freedom. Uss constellation cv64 americas flagship 1985 cruise book us. Uss constellation was named for the configuration of 15 stars on the original united states flag. Uss constellation cv64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united. Uss constellation cv64 19881989 westpac cruise book ebay. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1989. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss constellation cva 64 cruise book during this peacetime era. Unfollow uss constellation cv 64 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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.
Constellation cv64 1977, 1979, 1985, 1987, 1989 cony dde508 1954, 1960 conyngham ddg17 1966, 1970, 1975, 1982, 1987. The third by this name, the ship was built at the new york naval. In the first action of the spanishamerican war, the uss nashville, takes on a. Named for the term used for a military scout, the ship reported for service in the pacific fleet. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Mar 08, 2016 cv64 1987 wog day liberty tree of america. Uss constellation cv 64 navy jacket patch westpac 1987. Uss constellation scheduled to leave bremerton, wa 28 july to go to brownsville tx for dismantling. Uss constellation was a nominally rated 38gun woodenhulled, threemasted frigate of the united states navy it was built under the direction of david stodder at the joseph and samuel sterett shipyard on harris creek in baltimores fells point maritime community, and was launched on 7 september 1797.
The multimedia presentation gives a whole new look and feel to these great cruise books. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1987 aimd. The sloops primary armament was 8inch 203 mm shellfiring guns and four 32pounder long guns, though she carried other guns as well. During an april to october 1987 deployment, connie conducted air operations in support of. Since its commissioning, nearly 120,000 sailors and marines have served aboard the ship. Check out our uss constellation cv 64 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates.
Uss constellation cva 64 1961 uss constellation cva 64 1963 uss coral sea cvb 43 1951. Like school yearbooks, they are usually paid for by. Get the best deals on uss book when you shop the largest online selection at. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text. Nicknamed americas flagship, uss constellation was decommissioned on august 7, 2003, after 41 years, nine months and 11 days of naval service. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss constellation cv64 products in our ships store. Uss constellation is a sloopofwar, the last sailonly warship designed and built by the united states navy. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures. Uss ranger 1957 1987 navy cruise book aircraft carrier cva61 tour very nice. Uss constellation cv64 the second constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n.