Largest collection of old navy cruise books yearbooks on the internet. Bellatrix af 62 naval cruise book, class of 1966, page of 72 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Cruise books capture the most personal memories of a sailors navy career. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss enterprise cvn65, 544 page cruise book 20032004, from norfolk, va to med to suez canal transit to dubia, u. Uss enterprise, long beach and bainbridge, nuclear task force one, around the world cruise steaming 31,000 miles in sixtyfive days. These 10 sailing experiences offer michelinworthy dining and insider access to some of the worlds most pristine places. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. It is a only slightly different than the uss chevalier ddr that had no torpedo tubes and instead fitted a quad 40 mm gun in that position. Her crew was picked up by obannons boats, and chevalier was sunk the following day by a torpedo from a friendly destroyer. Uss castor aks 1 cruise book log westpac 1965 1966 crew photos cd vietnam. Uss coral sea cva 43 1964 1965 westpac cruise book cd. Statistics show that only 2535% of sailors purchased their cruise book.
Uss chevalier dd 805 westpac cruise book 196768 ship. Uss chevalier dd 805 westpac cruise book 196768 contributed by frank arre. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. The cruise lines offer shore excursions to offer guests the best experiences at each port. Uss chevalier ddddr805 was a gearingclass destroyer of the united states navy, the second navy ship named for lieutenant commander godfrey dec.
While it may not be for everyone, cruises are extremely popular for many vacationers. The mighty shrikes flying the a4e skyhawk third deployment on united states ship bon homme richard cva 31. Officers and crew involved in recommissioning the ship are recognized as plank owners. A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format. 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.
The united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Carrier air wing eight cvw 8 operation iraqi freedom 2003 cruise book 544 pages similar to an expanded version of high school yearbook it provides a visual record of the deployment of this aircraft carrier in 2003. Finalist for the 2007 national best books award for historical fiction, this book is a mustread. Uss chevalier dd 805 westpac cruise book log 1963 cd. We found pictures of a relative who served on the uss essex cv 9 during ww ii.
Like school yearbooks, they are usually paid for by subscription from crewmembers or from proceeds of the ships store. Would like to catch up with any of the guys that were on the chevalier when we were in san diego and vietnam dd805 doyle hensley gmgsn 1963 to 1965 phyllie5656 at. The uss frank knox, a proud us navy ship en route from vietnam to hong kong, has just run aground on a reef. Uss belknap dlg 26 cruise book on cd 196970 rare usn. You would be purchasing the uss chevalier dd 805 cruise book during 1963. Be the first to discover secret destinations, travel hacks, and more. Uss charles f adams ddg 2 cruise book on cd 196465. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or. You would be purchasing the uss mars afs 1 cruise book during this time period. Ships temporarily on vietnam inland waterways vetshq. Here you can download the uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 1963 as a high resolution. The required evidence can come from an official ship history, deck logs, cruise books, captains letters, or similar documents. Uss constellation cva64 1963 cruise book 1st westpac cruise. Ddr805 march 18, 1949, reverted to dd805 july, 1962.
You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. By 2326 it was apparent that chevalier could not be saved and abandon ship. It is a only slightly different than the uss chevalier ddr that had no torpedo tubes and instead fitted a. Pictures of friends, port calls and facts about their commands can all be found within. 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. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing.
Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution and the missing watermarks. It may be time to move from daydreaming about your next cruise vacation to serious pla. Uss chevalier ddr805 1955 westpac cruise book ebay. Her severed bow was located about a mile to the west and was sunk with depth charges. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasure. These books, as well as yearbooks from training stations, seabee units. By proceeding, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of use. Uss columbus ca 74 1956 cruise book log far east crew photos cd.
A ship can be listed in more than one category, based on its activities. In order to view the downloaded files you need to have the adobe acrobat reader installed. Uss chevalier dd805 operated on saigon river during june 1521, 1966, and mekong river delta during january 25, 1968 uss chicago cg11 guided missile cruiser while anchored in da nang harbor on may 22, 1969, deck logs show a utility boat went ashore for one hour with 8 crewmembers aboard. Our goal is to help you make smarter financial decisions by providing you with interactive tools and financial calculators, publishing original and objective content, by enabl. We also offer outofprint and unusual scientific, historical and technical books. Whether you prefer an ocean megaship or a quaint river sailing, get the latest on all the ships at sea, the best excursions. Select 1968 or 1988 to retrieve the far east cruise 19661968 or iron men 88 cruise book.
The cruise book cd makes it possible for several members of the family to own one. The multimedia presentation gives a whole new look and feel to these great cruise books. Logbooks of the us navy at the national archives national. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely. Navy cruise books, 19182009 under browse this collection, enter uss reeves dlg24 or uss reeves cg24 from the drop down menu a year range will appear. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. We booked a mediterranean cruise and its a better value than you might think the simple dollar. We are an independent, advertisingsupported comparison service. The acrobat reader can be downloaded for free at uss constellation cruise books currently for sale on ebay. Each cruise book cd will automatically start when inserted in your computers cd drive. Knowing all of the steps that happen before you leave port and how long it can take will help you arrive with plenty of. Uss enterprise cvn65, 544 page cruise book, starts with 2001 medarabian gulf cruise ends after 911 and participation in operation enduring freedom, arriving home in norfolk, november 10, 2001. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009.
We never knew what life was like for a sailor in world war ii until. Under search titles, enter cruise books click on result titled u. The 1951 caribbean mediterranean cruise book is the first cruise book known to be pulished by the beale. About cruise books, usually similar in general content and format to high school or college yearbooks, are not official publications. They are compiled by the officers and enlisted personnel of a ship, unit, or station for private distribution. Uss chevalier dd805 operated on saigon river during june 1521, 1966, and mekong river delta during january 25, 1968. Heres why youre better off booking your next cruise on your own. Uss fletcher dd445, dde445, fletcherclass destroyer.
Uss coral sea cva 43 med cruise book log 1954 crew photos. Uss chevalier dd 805 westpac cruise book 196768 the. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Uss bon homme richard deck log, tuesday, may 6, 1969. Pictures of friends, port calls and facts about their commands can all be found within the pages. This cruise occured shortly after beale was recommissioned in 1951. Are you thinking about a romantic couples trip or a family vacation to make up for lost travel time in 2020. Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing the uss chevalier dd 805 cruise book during 1955. The blue water ships of the vietnam war now closed this is a list of ships that qualified for the vietnam service medal that operated generally in blue water. Maybe its because of the little planning that is required or perhaps because you are secluded in.
Eventually, deck logs are transferred to the national archives and records administration nara. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Oct 18, 2016 pilot recovered by uss chevalier dd805 with no injuries to the pilot. This was the shrikess sixth combat cruise to western pacificvietnam. Capps ap121 1946 agerholm dd826 1963, 1966, 1969 ainsworth de1090 1974 ainsworth ff1090 1977, 1981, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1990. In navy language, any kind of running record is called a log. The oncebooming travel agent industry has seen more than its share of changes in recent decades. Bellatrix af 62 naval cruise book, class of 1966, page. Uss columbus ca 74 1954 1955 med cruise book log crew photos cd. Uss perkins dd 877 1969 westpac cruise book on cd ebay. Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. Booking a shore excursion can be a complicated process, so weve answered the most basic questions below. Many former sailors lose their cruise books over time, and then desperately look for a copy in their retirement years. A portion of the proceeds from these cruise book sales by many of our partners.
The latest cruise news, covering new ships, cruise offers, the best ports of call, and deals on top sailings. Uss chevalier dd 805 westpac cruise book 196768 ships crew. Uss fletcher dd 445 of the 175ship 2,100ton fletcher class was an outstanding example of promise fulfilled. Completed in june 1942, she arrived at guadalcanal in october and soon proved herself during a vital time when the us navys posture in the pacific war was changing from defensive to offensive, an auspicious beginning to a 27year career. Deck logs from commissioned ships are the only logs sent to the naval history and heritage command nhhc to be kept as permanent records. The navy department library ndl has a large collection of cruise books from the spanish american war to the present. Enterprise 40th year in commission november 25, 1961. The kit represents the frank knox in 1945 while she still had her aft torpedo tubes. Books the national association of destroyer veterans.
Reasons you should never book a cruise through a travel agent. When youre about to head on a cruise it can be a little stressful to make sure youre fully prepared before you leave. Like the real life ddr upgrade, this new kit is an upgrade of the dragon uss gearing and chevalier kit. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Ailing vietnam vets hunt through ships logs to prove they.
Navy cruise books were created by those aboard a ship to remember a particular deployment. Uss catoctin agc 5 personalized ship canvas print photo us navy veteran gift. It is july, 1965, just before dawn in the south china sea. Jun 30, 2008 proof includes but is not limited to copies of deck logs, cruise books, photos, official orders, after action reports, etc. Have an extra cruise book or other uss brewton items youd like to sell. Search for shipmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of online naval cruise book images and photos. The gearing class destroyer, dd805, did cruise the pacific during the 1950s and early 1960s. With these five dreamy thanksgiving cruises, you might rethink all the thanksgivings to come. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise books, air force books, and books on us military history. A fellow shipmate sent him a calendar he kept, showing the ship was anchored in da nang harbor over 60 days of that cruise. Uss enterprise cvan65, third cruise book 1964 356 pages of photos and information about operation sea orbit.
Back to uss chevalier dd 805 westpac cruise book 196768 page. Destroyer navy cruise books on cd from wwii through the 1960s. The map above will allow you to put in the name of the ship and the year served and, based on national archive deck logs, cruise books, and ship history currently available for naval vessels, veterans will be able to see if their ship falls into the category of blue water navy ships during the period they served. Uss coral sea cva 43 med cruise book log 1956 1957 crew photos cd. Chicago cg11 1966, 196768, 1969, 1971, 197172, 1974. The ease of online travel booking sites and companies like uber and airbnb. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Uss carter hall lsd 3 1965 1966 westpac cruise book cd. Cruise book cd presentation advantages and features. Uss enterprise cvan65, second cruise book 1963, 332 pages, med cruise number two. Uss chevalier dd 805 1963 memory cruise book log cd. In addition to portraits and information about sailors and officers aboard, the pages also include candid photos of events and daily routines, plus stories and biographies paying tribute to those who served on board.
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