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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. Contract awarded on 1 july 1956 to the new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. 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. Welcome to the uss constellation cv64 guestbook forum navy. The ship was one of the original six frigates whose construction the naval. Alamo lsd33 1961, 1966, 196768, 1969, 1972, 1974, 197576, 1977, 1980, 1986. 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. The uneventful cruise took place from february to september 1963. Ntc san diego 1977276 anchor ntc san diego 1978073 anchor. Check out our uss constellation cv 64 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. A history of naval insurrection bluejacket books ed. Uss enterprise cvn65 19761977 westpac cruise book les collins, john dunn, rick hoag on. Alameda to 1975 10nov1958 careless magazine explosion kills 2, off san francisco 3jan1959 to 27jul1959 1st westpac cruise.
Uss ranger 1957 1958 cruise book, 1st cruise book 20aug1958 ports. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in the navy to bear the name. Uss enterprise cvn65 1976 1977 westpac cruise book les collins, john dunn, rick hoag on. Uss constellation began her 10th deployment april 12, 1977, which included the first port call by a u. 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. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. An uneventful april to november 1977 deployment, constellation s tenth, to the far east followed. Here you can download the uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1977 as a high resolution. Unfollow uss cruise book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
This book is in nice condition with bright vivid colors and no damage to the pages. Uss pensacola lsd38 mediterranean deployment cruise book year log 1977 navy. Dedicated to the sailors, marines, and families of those who graced her decks over 41 years of naval. Ford who died on the flight deck during flight ops in 1977 i believe. Uss independence cva 62 1966 med cruise book cd rare vietnam 1961. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 197172 and. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1977 the. 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. Uss anchorage lsd36 westpac deployment cruise book year log 1970 u s 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. Also known as connie, the uss constellation cv 64 was a u.
The above uss constellation cv64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members. The destroyer fletcher class ship ww2 documentary battle stations duration. Ship name hull number year of cruise or publication. She was rebuilt as a sloop in 1854 and, in 1999, restored to her 1854 glory and docked in baltimore harbor. Navy cruise books from dbookmahns used and rare military. The air wing was embarked aboard uss lexington cva 16 at the same time. Navy, and the only civil war era ship still afloat. July 15, 1978 an f14 ng 107 from vf211 crashed into the sea while operating from the uss constellation.
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. 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. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985. Up for auction is a vintage 1977 uss constellation cv64 westpac cruise book. Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 64, she was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on june 30, 1975. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Constellation, cv64, 1977, 197879, 1980, 198182, 1985, 1987, 1989. 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 is a sloopofwar, the last sailonly warship designed and built by the united states navy. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009.
A newly refurbished constellation began her 10th deployment in april 1977. 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 america cv66 uss abraham lincoln cvn72 uss america cva66 uss antietam cv36 uss bennington cv20 uss bennington cva20 uss bon homme richard cv31 uss boxer cv21 uss bunker hill cv17 uss carl vinson cvn70 uss constellation cv64 uss coral sea cv43 uss coral sea cva43 uss dwight d. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Uss constellation cv64 the second constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n. 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. The cruise book cd makes it possible for several members of the family to own one. 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. An uneventful april to november 1977 deployment, connies tenth, to the far east followed. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Constellation s next deployment, with cvw9 embarked 26 september 197817 may 1979, was originally scheduled to end in march but extended due to her sortie into the indian ocean in reaction to a political crisis in yemen. See more ideas about navy ships, aircraft carrier and navy.
Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 1977 va165. Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss constellation cv64. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51818 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication. On september 26, 1978, the connie sailed west again beginning her 11th deployment. 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. Cruise book for the eastern atlantic cruise of he uss intrepid cv11 from apr oct 1977. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc.
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Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, covers 1 15. Built in 1854, the uss constellation is the last allsail warship built by the u. For your consideration original 70s westpac sv21 fighting redtails antisubmarine squadron patch that belonged to cwo jim dodson who finished recruit training command mid 60s at us naval training center in illinois pleiku vietnam part of vp44 golden pelicans late 60s asw vs38 red griffins. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1997. Uss constellation cv64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united. Westpac 99 uss constellation tiger cruise video duration. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Herter wife of the secretary of state and commissioned 27 october 1961 captain t. Uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 1973 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv64 on 30 june 1975. Navy nuclear weapons association keepers of the dragon cruise books.
Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Here you can download the uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 197172 as well as the cruise bravo cruise book as high resolution. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Laid down 14 september 1957, launched 8 october 1960, commissioned 27 october 1961.
The sloops primary armament was 8inch 203 mm shellfiring guns and four 32pounder long guns, though she. Uss valley forge lph8 westpac deployment cruise book year log 1969 navy. 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 constellation was first commissioned in 1855, and was. Uss constellation cv64, military gifts and more at.
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