Commissioned as cvb 43, the coral sea was redesignated as attack aircraft carrier cva 43 on october 1, 1952, and multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 43 on june 30, 1975. Uss coral sea cva43 cva43 cruise book westpac 196768 va153 va25 vf161 vf151. Uss coral sea ageless warrior world westpac alameda to norfolk va cruise 1983. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss coral sea cva 43 1953 uss coral sea cva 43 1954 uss coral sea cva 43 195657. Primarily a photographic record, the cruise books often exceed 500 pages and produce one of the best accounts of their voyages available to the public. After initial operations, she made her first cruise in mid 1948 with midshipmen in training.
Navy and coast guard deck logs from 1956 to 1978 will be closed to researchers. Aircraft carriers cv cva cvs cvb cve cvha cvl t estimonials. Uss coral sea cva 43 1965 vietnam deployment having just been commissioned an ensign ldo, shipmate bud harris had hardly arrived at the officer candidate school in newport ri when he received telephone orders to report to the commanding officer, uss coral sea in san francisco immediately. Contributors crew roster this is a list for uss coral sea crew members. Search for shipmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of online naval cruise book images and photos. Uss coral sea cv43 navy 19811982 westpac deployment cruise book year indian.
Navy and coast guard deck logs so that they can be made available online. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Uss coral seas westpac cruise book from 198182 includes a very comprehensive ships history. Navy cruise books from dbookmahns used and rare military. On 26 april the carrier sailed for a tour of duty in the. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Uss coral sea cva 43 vietnam war deployment cruise book year log 196465 navy. Narrative summary of the uss coral sea cv42, cva 43, cvb 43 and cv 43 history and a tour of duty of a young sailor serving as the operations departmental yeoman onboard cv 43 for 3years august 1977 february 1983 construction to launching and early jet aircraft development 10. Check out our uss coral sea cv 43 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Uss coral sea cv43 med deployment cruise book year log 198788 navy. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely accessible us navy cruise books 1708 cruise books and 27 decommissioning programs available us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. On 28 april, enterprise transited the canal enroute from the red sea to the mediterranean to relieve uss coral sea cv 43, on station with uss america cv 66 off.
This site is a tribute to the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv 43. She earned the affectionate nickname ageless warrior through her long career. Uss coral sea cva 43 cruise book 19711972 westpac cruise va22 nas lemoore 291p. In spring 1975, the coral sea was reclassified cv43 to reflect the expansion of her air group. Uss coral sea cvcvb cva 43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for the battle of the coral sea. Uss hector ar7 westpac 1977 cruise book navy deployment cruisebook. You would be purchasing theuss coral sea cva 43 cruise book during this time period.
Patch at left courtesy of guy dunbar uss coral sea cva43 association. It highlights with story and pictures ship info, events, crew pictures, and other documentation of the 1977 time period. Uss coral sea cva43 vietnam war deployment cruise book year log 196465 navy. America relieved the attack carrier coral sea cva43 on station, and commenced combat operations on 12 july. Cva43 and cv43 history, and those aircraft carriers operating with coral sea during her tour of service and a tour of duty in the u. Coral sea, cv43, 197172,1977, 197980, 198182, 1983, 198586, 198788. Video of cv64 slep and cruise around south america from philadelphia to san diego, ca. Uss forrestal cva59 vietnam deployment cruise book year log 1967 fire navy. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Unfollow westpac cruise book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Navy cruise books from dbookmahns used and rare military books.
The united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments. 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. But did you know that she was originally designated cv43. Coral sea cva 43 naval cruise book, class of 1973, page. Uss coral sea for sale tractor parts and replacement. America cva 66, enterprise cvan65, and oriskany cva 34 cruise together in close formation in the south china sea soon after the end of u. They are viewable only on a computer with a cd drive and adobe acrobat reader software installed. Roosevelt cvbcvacv42 was the second of three midwayclass aircraft carriers.
Uss coral sea cva 43 vietnam deployment sierratahoe. Uss coral sea cv 43 1977 westpac deployment log cruise book cruisebook. The uss coral sea was decommissioned and stricken from the navy list. Vp navy personal library vpnavy united states navy patrol. Roosevelt spent most of her active deployed career operating in the mediterranean sea as part of the united states sixth fleet. Uss coral sea cva 43 1963 cruise book great naval images llc on. Uss coral sea cva43 cruise book 19711972 westpac cruise va22 nas lemoore 291p. Navy cruise book for sale military collectibles for sale. This is the 1977 westpac cruise book for the uss coral sea cv43 aircraft carrier. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. After her initial shakedown voyage, she was deployed with the eighth fleet in spring 1946 for major training exercises. Construction to launching and early jet aircraft d paperback. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Vp navy personal library vpnavy united states navy.
To her crew, she was known as swanky franky, fooderoo, or rosie, with the last nickname probably the most popular. Med cruise book, september 9, 1950february 1, 1951, with carrier air. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51625 reads. Uss coral sea cvb 43, later cva 43 and cv 43, 19471993. Uss lawrence ddg4 mediterranean deployment cruise book year log 1968 navy. America departed norfolk for her second mediterranean cruise and relieved independence. Alamo lsd33 1961, 1966, 196768, 1969, 1972, 1974, 197576, 1977, 1980, 1986. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Coral sea cva 43 naval cruise book, class of 1973, page 34 of 312 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks.
Uss coral sea cv43 far east cruise 7172 19711972 navy. Cruise book for the eastern atlantic cruise of he uss intrepid cv11 from apr oct 1977. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog. The mining of haiphong was where the first 36 mk 52 mines were dropped by cva 43. Cruise books here is a mosaic of every uss coral sea cruise book cover. Youll want them for yourself or as gifts for your mates and family. Uss coral sea cvb43, later cva43 and cv43, 19471993. Here you can download the uss coral sea cv 43 westpac cruise book 1977 as a high resolution. Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vpvpb patrol aircraft past and present. Cruise book for the eastern atlantic cruise of he uss intrepid cv11 from apr. Forming a vital part of the atlantic and sixth fleet she has become a familiar sight in the various ports of the mediterranean. Uss coral sea cva 43 west pac 19681969 by ferris, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
This site is a tribute to the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43. You can pay for them through the website that carrys them. Largest collection of old navy cruise books yearbooks on the internet. Check out our web sites for complete cruise book details. The uss coral sea was decommissioned and stricken from the navy list on april 30, 1990, after more than 42 years of service. I was on board the uss coral sea, cva43 when she went on the westpac in 65. Coral sea trained pilots in carrier operations off the virginia capes and mayport fla. Original 1st ed 1977 san franciscos own cruise book uss coral sea cv43 vgc. Original 1st ed 1977 san franciscos own cruise book uss coral sea cv 43 vgc. Uss coral sea cv43 world deployment cruise book year log 1983 u s navy.
Following initial operations in the western atlantic area, she made a midshipmen training cruise in. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Aircraft carrier navy cruise books on cd from wwii through the 1960s. Uss coral sea cva43 leaves pearl harbor in january 1965 photo reproduction. 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 time period. Initially classified as an aircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv43, the contract to build the ship was awarded to newport news. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. This cruise was highlighted by a visit to spain, and participation in nato exercise black. I need a picture of someone who was in the 1975 cruisebook. Vf51 19731977, ao shopwould like to hear from old shipmates. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss coral sea page. Coral sea cv 43 1977, 1980, 1986, 1988, 1990 coronado lpd11 1972, 1974, 1976, 1978 coronado agf11 1986, 1988.
America iii cva66 naval history and heritage command. America iii cva66 america cva66 on yankee station, gulf of tonkin, 22 july 1968. I was the one who took the picture of the f4 coming in for a landing that was used in the front of the cruise book 1966 wednesday january 30, 2019 09. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. This is the 1977 westpac cruise book for the uss coral sea cv 43 aircraft carrier. 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. Vpnavy has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the internet. Navy asw patrol squadrons is posted with permission on pages dedicated to each respective squadron. Lets build a comprehensive roster of all uss coral sea sailors. On august 22, 2019, the va began scanning more than 20 million images from the u.
Uss coral sea, a 45,000ton midway class large aircraft carrier built at newport news, virginia, was commissioned on 1 october 1947 to begin a career that lasted more than four decades. Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the. Check out these great tico westpac cruise books on cd. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51617 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Here you can download the uss coral sea cva 43 westpac cruise book 1973 as a high resolution.
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