Uss coral sea cva43 vietnam war deployment cruise book year log 196465 navy. Click the button below to add the uss coral sea cva 43 1964 1965 westpac cruise book cd to your wish list. Initially classified as an aircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv43, the contract to build the ship was awarded to newport news shipbuilding of. Following civil unrest in south korea, coral sea operated off the coast of that country. Uss coral sea cvb 43 1952 cruise book great naval images llc on. Vpnavy vt27 shipmates summary page vp patrol squadron. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss coral sea. Took my first med cruise on the uss coral sea 5152 and second cruise on the uss roosevelt 5152. Commissioning ceremony of mason, boston navy yard, massachusetts, united states, 20 mar 1944.
Apr 14, 1986 crewman stand by on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43 as a helicopter combat support squadron 8 hc8 ch46 sea knight helicopter lifts a pallet of ammunition from the fast combat support ship uss detroit aoe4 during a vertical replenishment. Following the gulf of conking incident in august, coral sea departed on 7 dec 1964 for duty with the u. For former crew members information, there is now a sea cadet division named after the uss coral sea. Kennedy in the aquidneck island middletown newport area of rhode island. The coral sea division is located in pomona, california and currently has 9 officers, male cadets and 7 female cadets assigned to it. Unfollow uss coral sea to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Uss coral sea s westpac cruise book from 198182 includes a very comprehensive ships history. Coral sea sailed from norfolk 7 june 1948 for a midshipmen cruise to the mediterranean and caribbean, and returned to norfolk 11 august. Here you can download the uss coral sea cva 43 westpac cruise book 196970 as a high resolution. I also remember laying aerial mines on haiphong harbor and hearing of the sinking of the russian frigate in the harbor which brought secnav aboard the ship. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries the battleship was the most powerful type of warship, and a fleet of battleships was vital for any nation which desired to maintain command of the sea. I got orders to guam and that was the last i seen of her. Uss coral sea cv 43 7479 uss juneau lpd10 7980 ntc san diego sm a school 8081 ntc san diego lmet school 8183 usns spica tafs9 8384 uss white plains afs4 8487 comusnavfacphil 8788 uss sterett cg31 8890 uss leyte gulf cg55 9092 ntc orlando sm a school 9294 currently a probation officer in florida so maybe i didnt.
Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Made all 3 of the cruises including the round the world cruise of the coral sea. He served aboard the uss coral sea from october 1954 to april 1955, and then as assistant air officer aboard uss forrestal from may 1955 to july 1956. On this thanksgiving day as we enjoy the traditional feast in comfort and security, let us also be mindful of those many other blessings which we of america so richly enjoy freedom of religion, of speech, and of opinion unequaled by the citizens of any other nation on earth opportunity to build the future for ourselves, our families, and our country in the way of. Uss coral sea 1948 christmas dinner united states navy. As recorded in the book, the 196465 statistics are. Rare 1902 original book cruise of the celtic around the mediterranean.
Price new from used from hardcover, january 1, 1952 please retry. I came aboard the ship in davisville ri on august 09 1967 after a tour of pbr in vietnam. Navy book cruise us 1975 uss cruise 59 cva forrestal med med forrestal cva navy uss cruise book 59 us cruise 1975. Conventionally powered, coral sea was built by newport news shipbuilding and commissioned into service in. Initially classified as an aircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv43, the contract to build the ship was awarded to newport news. Vietnam cruise 1967 1968 created may 2014 duration. Uss coral sea cva 43 1964 1965 cruise book cd great naval images llc on.
Tbf1c aircraft exploding in water near uss coral sea, 20 mar 1944. The squadron participated in the first carrier tactical flight operations in the bering sea since the end of world war ii. Us navy cruise book uss saratoga cva 60 30th anniversary med cruise 85. Coral sea, with assigned carrier air wing cvw, was deployed to the mediterreanean sea from 1 october 1985 to 19 may 1986. Check out our uss coral sea cv 43 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates.
Tbf1c aircraft exploding in water near uss coral sea, 20 mar 1944 three africanamerican sailors of uss mason, boston navy yard, massachusetts, united states, 20 mar 1944 german pilot descending to the ground in parachute, near anzio, italy, 21 mar 1944. Initially classified as anaircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv43, the contract to build her was awarded to newport. Uss coral sea mediterranean cruise, 19851986 cv43 cruise. Installation of the pilot landing aid television plat system was completed on coral sea on 14 december 1961. She earned the affectionate nickname ageless warrior through her long career. He used to show me a picture in one of his cruise books where he skipped out for the day and r l ermey famous from movies took his place in the picture and was labeled as my dad ken mchenry in the photo. I served aboard the coral sea 19621966 made two west pacs and the austrailian cruise.
You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Uss coral sea cvb43 1952 cruise hardcover january 1, 1952 by cruise book staff author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Uss coral sea cv 43 mediterranean cruise book 198586. The coral sea division will officially come into existence effective 01 december 2006. Uss petrof bay on her shakedown cruise, circa mar 1944. Bulger i was assigned to va55 in may of 1984 till feb 1988 served on board the uss coral sea cag looking for other members of va55 who were aviation ordnancemen my address is 34e.
This site is a tribute to the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43. I am looking to part with them and wonder if anyone is interested. I would like to hear from other shipmates 21oct2009. Uss coral sea was launched 2 april 1946 by newport news shipbuilding and drydock co. Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midway class aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for the battle of the coral sea. Uss coral sea cva43 mediterranean cruise 1956 gg archives. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss coral sea page. Looking for info on a annual uss coral sea convention get together. They were both assigned to the uss coral sea together which is 99% sailors and just a few marines. Coral sea s war record is perhaps best reflected in the out of print book, tonkin gulf yacht club by rene j francillon. Wa3484, 85, 86 and 87 showing griddles, ovens,counter tops, mixing machines, deep sinks, steam kettles, acoffee maker, an ice cream freezer, table and scuttlebutts. Photos of world war ii ships world war ii database.
Crew roster this is a list for uss coral sea crew members. Navy cruise book for sale military collectibles for sale. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. It highlights with story and pictures ship info, events, crew pictures, and other documentation of the 1977 time period. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, navy ships and navy aircraft carrier. Uss coral sea cva 43 western pacific cruise book log 1963. A battleship is a large armored warship with a main battery consisting of heavy caliber guns.
Squadron history vavfa27 royal maces unofficial web site. After guam i was at nas alameda in va151 with the f7u3m cutlass. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. During world war ii, aircraft carriers overtook battleships in power. I went on ebay and found prices of 275 for the 8586 n 375 for the 8788 book.
In particular, woodward dedicated a good chunk of his book talking about the sacrifices the picket ships, in particular the type42 destroyers, made to keep the rest of. Uss coral sea cv43 coral sea cvb43 was launched 2 april 1946 by newport news shipbuilding and drydock co. Uss coral sea cv43 intro to ships tour totaling 1 hour duration. Due to the unsettled conditions in central america, coral sea cv 43 operated off the coast of nicaragua. The war that would not end, 19711973 see other formats. Westpac patch for sale military collectibles for sale. I have recently came into possession of two coral sea tour books. Uss coral sea cv 43 mediterranean cruise book 198586 did you serve aboard uss coral sea cv 43. Roosevelt, the late president, and cvb43 was namedcoral sea. This is the 1977 westpac cruise book for the uss coral sea cv43 aircraft carrier. Shipped with usps priority mail medium flat rate box.
If you ever served aboard the uss coral sea as ships company or in a squadron deployed aboard the uss coral sea, then please enter your name in the database. I brought the ship through overhaul in 19751976 at the long beach naval shipyard, long beach, ca. Cumberland maryland phone number is 3017241928 my computer is down until june of 98. Initially classified as an aircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv43, the contract to build the. While a flight suit mess and galley is unique to an aircraftcarrier, the outfitting is similar to that for other personnel asshown in. I reported aboard uss coral sea cv43in 1975 as a nondesignated striker and departed in 1977 as a bm3.
After overhaul and training in the caribbean, she sailed 3 may 1949 for her first tour of duty in the mediterranean with. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Uss coral sea cv43 med deployment cruise book year log 198788 navy. Uss coral sea cv 43 mediterranean cruise book 198586 the. Uss coral sea cva 43 vietnam deployment sierratahoe.
Before 8 may 1945, the aircraft carrier cvb42 had been known as uss coral sea. The uss saratoga museum foundation has worked for 12 years to bring the ship to rhode island, and is now focusing on continuing to acquire saratoga memorabilia for display onboard the uss john f. Uss coral sea cva 43 1964 1965 westpac cruise book cd. The book is largely devoted to the coral sea as it saw more action in the vietnam war than other carriers. Mcwhorter served in the naval safety center from august 1956 to october 1958, and was then assigned as air officer onboard uss saratoga from november 1958 to march 1960. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. Stayed in ri and graduated from risd, in providence and law school at gw university law school in washington, dc. In making this book for you it was very easy at times to be cynical, or casual about what we hod seen, or whet our knows had experienced. Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for thebattle of the coral sea. Us navy cruise book uss saratoga cva 60 30th anniversary med cruise 8586. Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for the battle of the coral sea. A full listing of all volumes in the cna navy strategy series can be found on the inside back cover of this document.
Heres something more interesting points i think can be used for the sea queens thread, i picked out from when i was reading the late admiral sandy woodwards book again. These ships could reach speeds up to 20 knots 37 kmh and were armed with medium to small calibre guns as well as torpedoes. I would take a best offer if you would like to send me one. Uss coral sea cv43 1987 1988 mediterranean deployment cruise book cruisebook. Uss coral sea mediterranean cruise, 19851986 cv43 cruise book. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing the uss coral sea cva 43 cruise book during this. I am sending you the 1969 wespac cruise book to get back on the site. The replenishment is taking place prior to an air strike. Because i have checked out this cruise book and cannot locate the name she gave me william johnathan or william jonathan.
I served aboard the coral sea during the westpac cruise of 71 72 with marine all weather attack squadron 224 out of cherry point, nc. Uss petrof bay on her shakedown cruise, 18 mar 1944. Oct 21, 2018 i served from 19671969 and the uss mazama ae 9 in the 1st deck division. Uss coral sea cv43 19851986 mediterranean cruise book ebay. Three ships of the united states navy have been named uss coral sea, commemorating the battle of the coral sea during world war ii uss coral sea cve57, was an escort aircraft carrier named alikula bay during construction, renamed coral sea just before launching in 1943 and then renamed to anzio a year later. Too often the oct of creation brings with it its own disenchantment. Uss coral sea 1948 christmas dinner christmas menu 1948, u. I checked into va196 in jan 1980 and spent the next 3 12 yrs going from whidbey to the uss coral sea. Lets build a comprehensive roster of all uss coral sea sailors. Uss coral sea cv 43 aircraft carrier coral sea, named for the world war ii sea battle which was the first in history in which the contending fleets never were in sight of each other, was a midway 1 class aircraft carrier which served the united states through five decades.
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