Uss coral sea cruise book 1985 big brother

My assesment is that somehow they included cve57 former uss coral sea awards. With the cold war getting hotter, she went on several. Uss coral sea was the third midway class aircraft carrier and the third ship in. The uss somers, from 1959 to 1982 participated in 11 cruises. He proudly served aboard both the uss enterprise cvn65 big. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss coral sea page. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. In 1940, with the design of the essex class carriers nearly finished, the us navy commenced an examination of. Uss coral sea cva43 us navy korean war project page 2. This is a list of every known location of the uss coral sea from construction to scrapping. Along with providing medical aid and lifesaving support services, the uss coral sea also offered the uss iowa badly needed logistical provisions and manpower. 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. The ship entered norfolk naval shipyard 7 october for a fivemonth period of repairs and alterations, including modernization of her bridge and island.

Following voyage repairs at norfolk naval shipyard, coral sea conducted refresher training out of guantanamo bay returning to norfolk 21 september. Search for your apparel store and shop for school uniforms and fan gear today. Like to hear from my shipmates who were in the liquid oxygen and the parachute shop. My dad, 1stsgt james h jackson, usmc, was tad aboard the uss coral sea during the april to october, 1952 med deployment, as part of vmf211, mag14, 2nd maw out of cherry point, which earned the uss coral sea a naval occupation service award, and which was the cruise which escorted marshall tito of yugoslavia on a 1day cruise. Uss coral sea cv43 conventionallypowered aircraft carrier. Uss coral sea cva 43 vietnam deployment sierratahoe. Militant followers of the ayatollah khomeini, who had come to power following the overthrow of the shah, seized the u. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss coral sea cva 43 cruise book during 1966 1967. My father spent time on the uss coral sea and i would like to know if theres anyone else out there that was on the carrier the same time he was. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. There have been numerous reunions for those who shared the journeys on the uss coral sea.

This one came with the hancock patches in the air craft carrier thread another generic but the name of the ship was never filled in. Uss coral sea was the third midway class aircraft carrier and the third ship in the navy named in commemeration of the historic battle of the coral sea fought in may 1942. I need a picture of someone who was in the 1975 cruisebook. The tragic story of a clone who tried to be darth vaders friend legends duration. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Uss coral sea sailors stop our ship 1971 music and mayhem. Uss coral sea, a 45,000ton midway class large aircraft carrier built at newport news, virginia, was commissioned on 1 october 1947 to. Unfortunately, a cruise book was not published for the 1960 cruise. Uss coral sea cvb43, later cva43 and cv43, 19471993. Dec 22, 20 page 2 of 4 usn ships cruise patches westpac med pg io posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. Initially classified as anaircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv43, the contract to build her was awarded to newport. Uss coral sea is located in newport news, virginia. April 11, 1985, 45 miles southeast of guantanamo bay, cuba, uss coral sea. The big news on 25 october 1967 was the long delayed rolling thunder attack on the large mig airfield at phucyen about 15 miles north of hanoi.

The first coral sea was cve 57 which was later renamed anzio. He has appeared on the history channel as a featured expert. Damaged carrier to return today the washington post. The aircraft carrier uss coral sea limped back toward its home port today to repair damage from a clearweather collision with an ecuadorean tanker while on. Because i have checked out this cruise book and cannot locate the name she gave me william johnathan or william jonathan. Click on the link next to the thumbnail to get the full size page. Navy from feb 27, 1964 thru april 22, 1968 as an aviation machinists mate reciprocating eng mech petty officer 3rd class. The damaged aircraft carrier uss coral sea is scheduled to return to norfolk today for extensive repairs as. On 7 february 1965, aircraft from coral sea, along with those from uss. The date provided at the end of each entry is the date of the accidentincident, rather than the date of death of individuals who may have died subsequently to the event. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. This uss coral sea cva43 vintage site covers the period i was a crew member aboard from may 1967 through october 1969.

Uss coral seas westpac cruise book from 198182 includes a very. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Eagle crest uss coral sea cv43 low profile cap navy blue. Shortly after departing san francisco coral sea was forced to enter the navy yards at pearl harbor for major repairs to several boilers. Coral sea sailed from norfolk 7 june 1948 for a midshipmen cruise to the mediterranean and caribbean, and returned to norfolk 11 august. The uss coral sea was a midwayclass aircraft carrier built by the newport news shipbuilding and drydock company with the capacity to carry up to aircraft, manned by a complement of 4,104 officers and enlisted. This cruise was highlighted by a visit to spain, and participation in nato. Usn ships cruise patches westpac med pg io page 2 garth. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Airman apprentice norman ridley was a member of the aviation fuels division aboard uss coral sea. Whether youre a current student, parent, player, fan or alumni, youll find over 500 products to customize from, including uss coral sea tshirts, sweatshirts, all hats, all bags, and more. Us navy and marine corps personnel killed and injured. Embassy in tehran on november 4, 1979 and held 63 u. Uss coral sea relieved uss midway in the northern part of the arabian sea on february 5, 1980 in connection with the continuing hostage crisis in iran.

Kennedy hickman is a historian, museum director, and curator who specializes in military and naval history. Coral sea cva 43 naval cruise book, class of 1973, page. Is that a navigation award next to the ribbons poster of the ship 1982 197980 cruise book 196970 cruise book 196768 cruise book 1961 engineering e on stack 1982 two big es on the stack. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. On january 15,1965 change of command ceremonies were conducted on board coral sea. 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. Please contribute dates of port calls, overhauls, dry docks, rav, ore, etc. Check out our uss coral sea cv 43 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Med cruise book, september 9, 1950february 1, 1951, with carrier air. A group of antiwar sailors tackled that challenge by petitioning congress to keep their aircraft carrier from deploying to vietnam. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. The most modern carrier in the fleet when completed, she was soon made obsolete by jet aircraft and was reconstructed in 195760 to enable her to operate the largest aircraft then in service.

Following initial operations in the western atlantic area, she made a midshipmen training cruise in. Data are based on incomplete and sometimes conflicting sources. The aircraft carrier uss coral sea collided with an ecuadorean oil tanker while conducting flight operations off the cuban coast, causing extensive damage. Jerry was a vietnam veteran, honorably serving his country in the u. The most popular uss coral sea plastic model ships brands include trumpeter, revellmonogram, revell of germany, hobby boss, and dragon models. Initially classified as an aircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv43, the contract to build the ship was awarded to newport news. Trying to find someone with cruise books for 62 and 63 cruises. I would like to say hello to all of my brothers that i served with,and to all of. Aboard carriers, each group of flight deck personnel wear distinctively colored jerseys so that their function can be instantly identified. This file is an attempt to list all names of persons serving aboard the uss coral sea and appearing as such in the cruise book for 196465. In spring 1949, the coral sea began its first deployment with the sixth fleet. On october 24, 1967 commander post asked me to fly copilot with him from tan son nhut to the uss coral sea on yankee station. Collisiondamaged uss coral sea limps back to home port upi.

At the time, she weighed 70,000 tons and was the largest ship to be dismantled and scrapped. Cover for the nam marvel, 1986 series book cover art, comic. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Three years later, in 1990, the uss coral sea would be decommissioned. After overhaul and training in the caribbean, she sailed 3 may 1949 for her first tour of duty in the mediterranean with.

Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. After overhaul and training in the caribbean, she sailed 3 may 1949 for her first tour of duty in the mediterranean with the 6th fleet, returning 28 september. Uss coral sea cv43 coral sea cvb43 was launched 2 april 1946 by newport news shipbuilding and drydock co. 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. The 1990 photo posted in this site where coral maru is sailing by the big e in norfolk on. 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. The second coral sea was cv 43s sister ship franklin d. The collection bibliographies cruise books research guides. Names include those appearing on the first two pages referred to here as the credits and dedication pages and those appearing in the formal photograph section in the final section of book. Here you can download the uss america cv 66 cruise book 198586 as a high resolution. At 1948 thursday, april 11, 1985 uss coral sea cv43 collided with the. Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the.

Uss coral sea cv 43 mediterranean cruise book 198586. Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for the battle of the coral sea. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. During flight operations in the tonkin gulf, an accidental zuni rocket ignition in uss coral sea cv43 injured. The order of magellan uss coral sea cv43 and her crew were awarded the order of magellan for circumnavigating the world during the 1983 cruise. Coral sea departed san francisco, ca on march 21, 1983 and arrived norfolk, va on september 12, 1983 having gone around the globe via the suez canal on june 14, 1983. She earned the affectionate nickname ageless warrior through her long career. Uss coral sea cv 43 conventionallypowered aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43 became a veteran of the vietnam war and the iran hostage crisis before she met her end by way of retirement in 1990. Coral sea sailed from norfolk 7 june 1948 for a midshipmen cruise to. Uss coral sea returning to home port hampton va after med cruise. Coral sea remained in hawaii for a delightful stay of many warm and sunny days enjoyed by her crew on waikiki beach. The aircraft carrier uss coral sea limped back toward its home port today to repair damage from a clearweather collision with an ecuadorean tanker while on training maneuvers in the caribbean sea. There was another story on uss coral sea operating at yankee station in the gulf of tonkin that day that was much more memorable for a couple hundred sailors who dodged a zuni rocket run amuck. Uss coral sea sailors stop our ship 1971 music and.

Sailors on the uss coral sea aim to stop their ship dissent among sailors on the uss coral sea was easy to find in 1971. 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. I served aboard the coral sea as a member of vf151, two cruises between 67 and 69. Lets build a comprehensive roster of all uss coral sea sailors. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Hobbylinc carries over 200 uss coral sea plastic model ships at discounts up to 40% including military ships, sailing ships, miscellaneous, and commercial ships. Uss america cv 66 norlant and mediterranean cruise book. Official us navy sources have been used when they are available in the collection of the navy department library. Ridley was a grape, called that because of the purple shirts worn by the fuels personnel. Uss coral sea cv 43 mediterranean cruise book 1985 86. Navy aircraft carriers uss coral sea cv43, left, and uss midway cv41, center, and the vivid imagery laminated poster print 24 x 36. 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.

Coral sea cvb43 was launched 2 april 1946 by newport news shipbuilding and drydock co. Uss coral sea cv43 19851986 mediterranean cruise book ebay. Click on a cruise book for content posted commissioned. We grew into a big family in s3, and shcm wiggins was a great leader and. On october 1985, coral sea returned to the mediterranean for her first. Oct 1985 an hornet aircraft armed with an sidewinder missile and two mark 82 bombs is. Uss coral sea cruise books currently for sale on ebay. Collisiondamaged uss coral sea limps back to home port.

This midway class large aircraft carrier was built at newport news, virginia. Uss coral sea cva43 19711972 westpacvietnam cruise book. After initial operations, she made her first cruise in mid 1948 with midshipmen in training. This site is a tribute to the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43. Here you can download the uss coral sea cv 43 westpac cruise book 1977 as a high resolution. I was a proud little brother of one of your shipmates dennis sharkey. However, it was not easy to shape it into a movement. Navy soon after the end of world war ii, in october 1947.

Uss coral sea cva43 cruise book the coral scene westpac vietnam war cruise 1971 1972 with carrier air wing 15 embarked includes identified division and air wing photos 9 x 12 hardcover in good condition thank you for looking the photos show. Bourchet cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51751 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication. Uss coral sea cva 43 1964 1965 cruise book cd great naval images llc on. It took a while, but we were married last year and now live in brisbane. Photos from jeffrey mealsgmg3, uss henry b, wilson 19871989. My twin brother len and i served with heavy attack squadron two vah 2 on board the uss coral sea cva 43.