Navy and coast guard deck logs from 1956 to 1978 will be closed to researchers. Search for shipmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of online naval cruise book images and photos. 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. For her ninth westpac from october 1981 to april 1982, uss truxtun deployed again to the indian ocean with the uss constellation battle group. Uss constellation cv64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united. The destroyer fletcher class ship ww2 documentary battle stations duration. She was rebuilt as a sloop in 1854 and, in 1999, restored to her 1854 glory and docked in baltimore harbor. On august 22, 2019, the va began scanning more than 20 million images from the u. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. Uss constellation cv64 the second constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n. Huge variety of navy cruise book at wonderful prices.
The future uss constellation cva64 in the early stages of her construction. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 199495 vf2. The sloops primary armament was 8inch 203 mm shellfiring guns and four 32pounder long guns, though she carried other guns as well. 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.
Uss constellation cv64 patch westpac 2001 hanging with locas osw f14 tomcat. Anchorage, lsd36, 196870, 1974, 1989, 199091, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2001. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss constellation cv64 and all those who served aboard. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. The above uss constellation cv64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the uss. Uss constellation was named for the configuration of 15 stars on the original united states flag. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. We are listing 19941995 uss constellation cruise book. Since its commissioning, nearly 120,000 sailors and marines have served aboard the ship. Located in baltimores inner harbor, this vessel is the only surviving ship from the civil war era. Navy and coast guard deck logs so that they can be made available online.
The uneventful cruise took place from february to september 1963. The third by this name, the ship was built at the new york naval. For over half a century, controversy has swirled around uss constellation, the wooden warship today preserved in baltimore harbor. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 199495 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. Images of the uss saratoga cv60 uss saratoga cva60. The uss constellation was eventually decommissioned in 1955 after 100 years of service. Uss constellation cv64 westpac deployment cruise book year log 1985 navy. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Jan 20, 2014 images of the uss saratoga cv60 uss saratoga cva60, later cv60 1956 1994 stay safe and healthy. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009.
They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Uss mattaponi ao41 westpac 1968 1969 cruise book deployment vietnam tab patch. Although popular opinion had identified this vessel with the frigate of that name launched in 1797, howard chapelle in his the story of the american sailing navy proclaimed that the original frigate had been broken up in 1853 and replaced by a new sloop of war. Navy photo from the uss constellation 1967 cruise book. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Westpac 99 uss constellation tiger cruise video duration. The book authors had listed various awards given to the subs in the back of the book. Kylie minogue 1994 deconstruction promo photo book original box pwl copy rare. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 199495. The constellation was first commissioned in 1855, and was. Dedicated to the sailors, marines, and families of those who graced her decks over 41 years of naval. Sink argentinas carrier 1982 the secret british falklands war mission duration.
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 uss constellation cv 64 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Uss kitty hawk cv63 westpac deployment cruise book year log 1994 u s navy. Here you can download the uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 199495 as a high resolution. Tour all four decks of the ship and talk with crew members. Just a single star on the lapel, for those interested. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1997. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog. 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. A history of naval insurrection bluejacket books ed. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of.
Biggest variety of book 1994 and other similar items. 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 is a sloopofwar, the last sailonly warship designed and built by the united states navy. During this cruise truxtun escorted uss puffer ssn652 past singapore and into the indian ocean. Laid down 14 september 1957, launched 8 october 1960, commissioned 27 october 1961. Nicknamed americas flagship, uss constellation was decommissioned on august 7, 2003, after 41 years, nine months and 11 days of naval service. Herter wife of the secretary of state and commissioned 27 october 1961 captain t. The arresting gear aboard has amassed an impressive 436,000 traps, or landings. 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. Uss constellation cv64 westpac cruise book year log 197879 navy. 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. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in the navy to bear the name.
Check out our uss constellation cv 64 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. Back to uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1994 95 page. Various aircraft of the carriers air wing are parked on the flight deck. This book has 4 bumped corners and some damage to the top spine, and like most of the other examples of this cruise book, minor wear to the gold lettering see photos. During mayjune 1994 connie and cvw2 participated in rimpac exercises, and on 10. Uss constellation cv64 with carrier air wing cvw 2, 19941995 cruise see above. Largest collection of old navy cruise books yearbooks on the internet. Westpac patch for sale military collectibles for sale. Contract awarded on 1 july 1956 to the new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Built in 1854, the uss constellation is the last allsail warship built by the u.
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. Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv64 on 30 june 1975. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise books. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. 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. Jan 17, 2015 photo images of the uss saratoga cv60 uss saratoga cva 60 later cv 60 1956 1994 uss saratoga second of the. The ship was one of the original six frigates whose construction the naval act of 1794 had. A bow view of the aircraft carrier uss constellation cv64 underway. Uss cape gloucster cve109 maiden deployment cruise book year log 194345. Uss bunker hill was one of the first warships to conduct. Mike was just a tad uncomfortable about the admiral showing, but admiral harte made us all feel welcome. Vtg orignal uss barnes cve 20 world war ii navy naval cruise book ww ii.
Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. Cvn70 uss carl vinson cvw14 westpac 1994 us navy ship squadron cruise patch. Navy, and the only civil war era ship still afloat. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. With that understanding, the remainder of this book is in near excellent condition. Deployment book for sale military collectibles for sale. Navy cruise book for sale military collectibles for sale.
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