Cv64 uss constellation westpac 1994 95 us navy ship squadron cruise pat original uss constellation cva64 deployment cruise log book set 197172 united states, ting patch uss, constelation, cva 64, far east crui. Navy cruise book uss acadia ad42 final westpac cruise 1993 1994 us navy uss constellation cv64 westpac 1988 1989 cruise patch nos cvn68 uss nimitz westpac 1988 1989 us navy ship squadron cruise jacket. Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on 30 june 1975. In july 1990, connie entered the philadelphia naval shipyard for a threeyear major overhaul. Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv64 on 30 june 1975. Constellation, cv64, 1977, 197879, 1980, 198182, 1985, 1987, 1989. Dec 20, 2015 ea6b prowler vaq1 lancers last cruise uss constellation cv 64 stay safe and healthy.
Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely. A bow view of the aircraft carrier uss constellation cv 64 underway. She was named for one of the six frigates bought by the. Westpac navy for sale military collectibles for sale. Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 64, she was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on june 30, 1975. Although all four ships of the class were completed with angled decks, ranger had the distinction of being the first us carrier built from the beginning as an angleddeck ship commissioned in 1957, she served extensively in the pacific, especially. In may 1993, she sailed back to the pacific to resume her duties. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985. Four days out to sea, an ea6b prowler and its four crewmembers were lost at sea. Uss constellation departed homeport for a sixmonth deployment on december 1, 1988, in the indian ocean. The arresting gear aboard has amassed an impressive 436,000 traps, or landings. 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. 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 and the only naval vessel ever authorized to display red, white, and blue designation numbers.
The sloops primary armament was 8inch 203 mm shellfiring guns and four 32pounder long guns, though she. Uss constellation cv 64, is a kitty hawkclass supercarrier. Mike, beemer biemiller, on board the uss constellation, cv 64. Welcome to the uss constellation cv64 guestbook forum. Welcome to the uss constellation cv64 guestbook forum navy. Herter wife of the secretary of state and commissioned 27 october 1961 captain t. In february 1990, cv 64 departed naval air station north island, returning to the east coast for a threeyear overhaul. After a month of operating locally, constellation conducted a twomonth shakedown cruise in the. 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 seventh uss ranger cvcva61 was the third of four forrestalclass supercarriers built for the united states navy in the 1950s. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks.
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 adair apa91 1946 adirondack agc15 1952 admiral w. Various aircraft of the carriers air wing are parked on the flight deck. Uss constellation cruise books currently for sale on ebay. American aircraft carriers at their peak are the queens of the high seas, outclassing even americas nearest peer competitors. Since its commissioning, nearly 120,000 sailors and marines have served aboard the ship. 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. Contract awarded on 1 july 1956 to the 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. The above uss constellation cv64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the uss constellation cv64 or. Uss forrestal cv 59 later cva59, then avt59, was a supercarrier named after the first secretary of defense james forrestal. The above uss constellation cv64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members. The uss ronald reagan cvn76 replaced constellation in the pacific fleet and. Uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196970.
For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. It 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. Mike, beemer biemiller, on board the uss constellation, cv64. The squadrons 20th westpac deployment was from february to august 1994. Feb 12, 2017 video of cv64 slep and cruise around south america from philadelphia to san diego, ca.
They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss constellation cv64 products in our ships store. Also known as connie, the uss constellation cv 64 was a u. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Nicknamed americas flagship, uss constellation was decommissioned on august 7, 2003, after 41 years, nine months and 11 days of naval service. Westpac cruise book 198889 slep and south american transit cruise book 199093 westpac cruise book 199495 westpac and arabian sea cruise book. The future uss constellation cva64 in the early stages of her construction. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss constellation cv 64 and all those who served aboard.
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. Nicknamed americas flagship, uss constellation was decommissioned on august 7, 2003, after. Uss constellation cva64 cv64 message board maritimequest. Supercarriers like the constellation can displace over 71,000 metric tons and are longer than any other warships. Unlike the successor nimitz class, forrestal and her class were conventionally powered.
Uss constellation was named for the configuration of 15 stars on the original united states flag. It 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 it is the only naval vessel ever given the right to display red, white, and blue designation numbers. Uss constellation cv64 embroidered baseball cap navy at. The uss constellation was decommissioned august 7, 2003 at nas north island, coronado, ca. 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. Uss constellation cv64 westpac cruise 7879 hardcover january 1, 1979 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Ea6b prowler vaq1 lancers last cruise uss constellation cv64.
Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss constellation cv 64 products in our ships store. The third constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Uss constellation cv64 patch westpac 2001 hanging with locas osw f14 tomcat. Westpac patch for sale military collectibles for sale. Alamo lsd33 1961, 1966, 196768, 1969, 1972, 1974, 197576, 1977, 1980, 1986. The supercarrier uss constellation, or connie, was one of the largest types of aircraft carriers ever made. The uneventful cruise took place from february to september 1963.
Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 199495 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. A history of naval insurrection bluejacket books ed. Search for shipmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of online naval cruise book images and photos. Check out our uss constellation cv 64 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. The us navy sponsors tiger cruises for family members and friends of crewmen to let the public see first hand the might of our navy. 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. Abraham lincoln cvn72 198890, 1991, 1993, 199495, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 200203, 200405, 2006, 2008, 201011, 201112. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment.
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. The third by this name, the ship was built at the new york naval shipyard in brooklyn. Uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196970 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51774 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication aaaron ward dm34 1945 abbot dd629 1958, 1960 abraham lincoln cvn72 1993. Dec 20, 2015 ea6b prowler vaq1 lancers last cruise uss constellation cv64 stay safe and healthy. South american air forces while en route to san diego, where she arrived on 22 july 1993. Navy photo from the uss constellation 1967 cruise book. Uss constellation cv64 simple english wikipedia, the. Uss constellation cva64 1964 cruise book for sale scienceagogo. Largest collection of old navy cruise books yearbooks on the internet. We are currently selling the uss constellation coins on the international. In addition to constellation and the embarked air wing, carrier air wing cvw 2, other deploying units included uss chosin cg 65, uss benfold ddg 65, uss kinkaid dd 965, uss thach ffg 43. On april 2, 1993 hs8 completed the transition from the sh3h into the new sh60fhh60h seahawk helicopter.
Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to. 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. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Us navy uss nimitz aircraft carrier cvn68 19911993 cruise. Cruise book cds rangerguys photos uss ranger cv4 awards received by uss ranger cvacv61 top gun of the pacific fleet. Laid down 14 september 1957, launched 8 october 1960, commissioned 27 october 1961.
Video of cv64 slep and cruise around south america from philadelphia to san diego, ca. Biemiller, us navy, above his landing strip, the uss constellation, cv 64. The artwork depicts the uss constellation in all her glory. Uss constellation cva64 fires a terrier surfacetoair.
Uss constellation cv64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united. Capps ap121 1946 agerholm dd826 1963, 1966, 1969 ainsworth de1090 1974 ainsworth ff1090 1977, 1981, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1990. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in the navy to bear the name. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Constellation iii cva64 naval history and heritage navy. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 199495. 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. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise books. Slep and south american transit cruise book 1990 93 westpac cruise 1994 95. The collection bibliographies cruise books research guides. 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 battleship repair workers. Uss constellation is a sloopofwar, the last sailonly warship designed and built by the united states navy.
It is the only naval vessel ever given the right to display red, white, and blue designation numbers. I also did a wespac cruise aboard the uss constallation cv64. The third constellation cva 64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Uss constellation cv64 westpac deployment cruise book year log 1985 navy. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss constellation cv64 and all those who served aboard. Uss mattaponi ao41 westpac 1968 1969 cruise book deployment vietnam tab patch. Aug 20, 2017 uss constellation cv64 1993 cruise duration. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1995, page 16 of 484 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Hs8 was a member of carrier air wing 14 cvw14 aboard the uss carl vinson cvn70. Uss constellation cv64 the second constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n. Cv 64 uss constellation westpac 1994 95 us navy ship squadron cruise pat original uss constellation cva 64 deployment cruise log book set 197172 united states, ting patch uss, constelation, cva 64, far east crui. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Uss midway cv41 19891990 westpac cruise book complete 310 pages.
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