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. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 2001, page 287 of 492 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. 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. Note that she still carries the sps8a radar on her radar mast. Unfollow uss constellation cv 64 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 197172 and. The above uss constellation cv64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the uss. Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv64 on 30 june 1975. Uss america uss bennington uss bon horn richard uss constellation uss coral sea uss enterprise uss forrestal uss franklin d. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1985. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Save 45% on admission to bostons top 4 attractions including the cruise.
Roosevelt uss hancock uss hornet c v 12 uss independence uss intrepid uss kearsarge uss kitty hawk uss midway uss oriskany uss ranger uss saratoga uss shangrila uss ticonderoga uss yorktown c vsio 1 2 34 57 810 11. The uss constellation was eventually decommissioned in 1955 after 100 years of service. Biemiller, us navy, above his landing strip, the uss constellation, cv 64. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. Uss constellation 1854 project gutenberg selfpublishing. After repairs were undertaken, the ship was commissioned oct. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Uss constellation 1797 38gun sailing frigate warship. Feb 12, 2017 westpac 99 uss constellation tiger cruise video duration. 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.
She was rebuilt as a sloop in 1854 and, in 1999, restored to her 1854 glory and docked in baltimore harbor. Uss constellation cva64 vietnam cruise book 19681969 in collectibles, militaria, vietnam 196175. Uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196869. The 38gun in the designator was a general gun rating for was no proven naming standard of the day in this regard. Westpac 99 uss constellation tiger cruise video duration. 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. Uss constellation cv64 the second constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n.
Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Located in baltimores inner harbor, this vessel is the only surviving ship from the civil war era. Uss constellation, constructed in 1854, is a sloopofwarcorvette and the second united states navy ship to carry the name. Navy, and the only civil war era ship still afloat. Back to uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196869 page. Uss constellation cva64 19681969 vietnam warwestpac. Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975 data. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Like school yearbooks, they are usually paid for by. Save 45% on admission to bostons top 4 attractions including the cruise your best sightseeing value. Uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196970.
Uss constellation cv64, military gifts and more at. Mike, beemer biemiller, on board the uss constellation, cv64. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. 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 cva64 vietnam deployment cruise book. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss constellation cv64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor. Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975. The above uss constellation cv64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the uss constellation cv64 or. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. As of february 2008, however, she was scheduled to be dismantled in the next five years. With constellation were the guided missile cruisers uss chosin cg 65 and uss lake erie cg 70, the destroyer uss kinkaid dd 965, the ammunition ship uss kiska ae 35, the replenishment oiler.
Last update on may 9, 2007 cvg ae1 uss constellation cva 64 mar. Uss constellation cva64 19681969 vietnam warwestpac cruise. Sperry dd 697 med cruise 1964 book w plank owner certificate and poem. Navy photo 1 from the uss constellation 196465 cruise book. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. 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 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. In april 2004 navy officials identified ex constellation as one of 24 decommissioned ships available to be sunk as artificial reefs. Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 64, she was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on june 30, 1975. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Find great deals, tips and tricks on cruise critic to help plan your cruise. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1985, page 10 of 438 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. The constellation was first commissioned in 1855, and was. Nicknamed americas flagship, uss constellation was decommissioned on august 7, 2003, after 41 years, nine months and 11 days of naval service. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. As completed, uss constellation was categorized as a 38gun frigate and held an armament of 28 x 18pounder guns long guns and 20 x 32pounder guns carronades.
Dedicated to the sailors, marines, and families of those who graced her decks over 41 years of naval. 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. If space allows, citypass holders may choose to take a uss constitution cruise or sunset sightseeing cruise in lieu of the historic sightseeing cruise. We have all of connies cruise books available online. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Uss constellation cva64 cruise book westpac vietnam war cruise 1968 1969 connies fourth vietnam deployment with carrier air wing fourteen embarked includes identified division and air wing photos 9 x 12 hardcover in good condition thank you for looking the photos show the actual item being sold. Tour all four decks of the ship and talk with crew members. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in the navy to bear the name. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures. Uss constellation cva64 westpac cruise book 19711972 in collectibles, militaria, vietnam 196175. Uss constellation was named for the configuration of 15 stars on the original united states flag. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. The third by this name, the ship was built at the new york naval. Here you can download the uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196970 as a high resolution.
Constellation, cv64, 1977, 197879, 1980, 198182, 1985, 1987, 1989. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss constellation cva. Laid down 14 september 1957, launched 8 october 1960, commissioned 27 october 1961. The destroyer fletcher class ship ww2 documentary battle stations duration. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The third by this name, the ship was built at the new york naval shipyard in brooklyn. Uss constellation cva 64 vietnam cruise book 1968 1969 on. After strolling the decks, visit the museum gallery. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog. 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.
Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss constellation cva 64 cruise book. The navy does not stock or sell copies of ships cruise books. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss constellation cva 64 cruise book during this peacetime era.
Cruise book for the eastern atlantic cruise of he uss intrepid cv11 from apr oct 1977. Uss constellation cva64 1964 cruise book for sale scienceagogo. Here you can download the uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 197172 as well as the cruise bravo cruise book as high resolution. Navy photo from the uss constellation 1967 cruise book. Jun 19, 2014 uss constellation cv64 1993 cruise duration. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 2001. 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. A tragic fire in december of that year caused 50 deaths. Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity. Naval registry the original frigate was disassembled on 25 june 1853 in gosport navy yard in norfolk, virginia, and the sloopofwarcorvette was constructed in the same yard using material salvaged from the earlier ship.
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 cva64 vietnam deployment cruise book year. Contract awarded on 1 july 1956 to the new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Yes, the historic sightseeing cruise is a citypass attraction. The third constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Uss constellation cva64 cruise book westpac vietnam war cruise 1968 1969 connies fourth vietnam deployment with carrier air wing fourteen embarked includes identified division and air wing photos 9 x 12 hardcover in good condition thank you for. Uss constellation cv64 19881989 westpac cruise book ebay. Herter wife of the secretary of state and commissioned 27 october 1961 captain t. The ship was one of the original six frigates whose construction the naval act of 1794 had. Uss constellation scheduled to leave bremerton, wa 28 july to go to brownsville tx for dismantling. Navy cruise books from dbookmahns used and rare military. 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. Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. Constellation cvacv 64 association our organization is dedicated to one of the greatest warships to ever serve in the united states navy.
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