Oct 02, 20 the steeljaws of vaw122 deployed with the uss constellation cv64 and half its airwing to bring the connie home from mayport, fl to san diego, ca after undergoing major slep in the early 1990s. Alameda to 1975 10nov1958 careless magazine explosion kills 2, off san francisco 3jan1959 to 27jul1959 1st westpac cruise. Biemiller, us navy, above his landing strip, the uss constellation, cv 64. In the mid1960s, the ship began voyages around southeast asia as tensions there began to. For over half a century, controversy has swirled around uss constellation, the wooden warship today preserved in baltimore harbor. 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 ranger was a forrestalclass aircraft carrier commissioned on aug. 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. 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. Back to uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196869 page.
The uss constellation was an aircraft carrier of the kitty hawk class and was unofficially known as a supercarrier for its large size. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise books. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in the navy to bear the name. John f kennedy cv 67 naval cruise book, class of 1993, page 12 of 408 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. 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. Westpac 99 uss constellation tiger cruise video duration. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. 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. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985. Welcome to the uss constellation cv64 guestbook forum. The third constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. The navy does not stock or sell copies of ships cruise books.
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. Abraham lincoln cvn 72 naval cruise book, class of. Us navy cruise book store 128 followers andermace andermaces feedback score is 100. Various aircraft of the carriers air wing are parked on the flight deck. Uss constellation launches jets under the golden gate bridge. Official us navy sources have been used when they are available in the collection of the navy department library. 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. Nicknamed americas flagship, uss constellation was decommissioned on august 7, 2003, after. Capps ap121 1946 agerholm dd826 1963, 1966, 1969 ainsworth de1090 1974 ainsworth ff1090 1977, 1981, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1990.
Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv64 on 30 june 1975. The seventh uss ranger cvcva61 was the third of four forrestalclass supercarriers built for the united states navy in the 1950s. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 199495 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. Navy photo from the uss constellation 1967 cruise book. Uss constellation launches jets under the golden gate. She was the fourth and final member of the forrestal class of conventionally. Her first few voyages were for westpac operations in the western pacific.
This is a video i took of the uss constellation launching her jets just as she went under the golden gate bridge. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Uss constellation is a sloopofwar, the last sailonly warship designed and built by the united states navy. 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. We are currently selling the uss constellation coins on the. The fifth uss independence cv cva62 was an aircraft carrier of the united states navy.
She was built at the gosport shipyard between 1853 and 1855 and. In may 1993, she sailed back to the pacific to resume her duties. Us navy cruise book store 128 followers andermace 11 andermaces feedback score is 11 100. Cruise books, usually similar in general content and format to high school or college yearbooks, are not official publications. Uss constellation cva64 cv64 message board maritimequest. Great deals from u s naval history store in ebay stores. She is looking a little rough though, i served on the u. Mike, beemer biemiller, on board the uss constellation. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss constellation cv64 and all those who served aboard. Abraham lincoln cvn72 198890, 1991, 1993, 199495, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 200203, 200405, 2006, 2008, 201011, 201112. While the uss constellation heroically served in vietnam and the persian gulf, during her over 40year career, she also endured a number of fires and explosions that ultimately led to the deaths of hundreds of crewmembers, shipbuilders and battleship repair workers. South american air forces while en route to san diego, where she arrived on 22 july 1993.
Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Like school yearbooks, they are usually paid for by. Unfollow uss constellation cv 64 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy.
During operations in the aegean, a fuel oil fire in uss saratoga cva60 engine room killed seven. Uss ranger 1957 1958 cruise book, 1st cruise book 20aug1958 ports. Named for the term used for a military scout, the ship reported for service in the pacific fleet. She was commissioned in 1961 and was not scrapped until 2015. Although popular opinion had identified this vessel with the frigate of that name launched in 1797, howard chapelle in his the story of the american sailing navy proclaimed that the original frigate had been broken up in 1853 and replaced by a new sloop of war. Completed in march 1993, the slep was a cross between new construction and a comprehensive overhaul, designed to add 15 years to the carriers operational life. Also known as connie, the uss constellation cv 64 was a u. Check out our uss constellation cv 64 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Uss constellation cv64 the second constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n. Navy warship to be named after the north carolina site of the wright brothers famous flight. Maritimequest uss constellation cva64 cv64 message board.
Westpac patch for sale military collectibles for sale. The uneventful cruise took place from february to september 1963. The ship was one of the original six frigates whose construction the naval act of 1794 had. The future uss constellation cva64 in the early stages of her construction. She was named for one of the six frigates bought by the. Contract awarded on 1 july 1956 to the new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. A history of naval insurrection bluejacket books ed. Pictures of the crew and ports of call on this round the world. Abraham lincoln cvn 72 naval cruise book, class of 1993. She was rebuilt as a sloop in 1854 and, in 1999, restored to her 1854 glory and docked in baltimore harbor. The above uss constellation cv64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the uss constellation cv64 or.
John f kennedy cv 67 naval cruise book, class of 1993. A bow view of the aircraft carrier uss constellation cv64 underway. Nicknamed connie by its crew, the uss constellation also had the official nickname americas flagship. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. The steeljaws of vaw122 deployed with the uss constellation cv64 and half its airwing to bring the connie home from mayport, fl to san diego, ca. Largest collection of old navy cruise books yearbooks on the internet. 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. Navy cruise books from dbookmahns used and rare military. A fire during the building of aircraft carrier uss constellation cva64 at the new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, killed 46 workers and injured 150. Mike, beemer biemiller, on board the uss constellation, cv64. Uss enterprise cvn65, world cruise 19891990 power in motion. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. The above uss constellation cv64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the uss constellation.
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 and the only naval vessel ever authorized to display red, white, and blue designation numbers. Abraham lincoln cvn 72 naval cruise book, class of 1993, cover has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Data are based on incomplete and sometimes conflicting sources. This was the last time an aircraft carrier went to san francisco fleetweek. Search for shipmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of online naval cruise book images and photos. 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 cva 64 westpac cruise book 196869. Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss constellation cv64 products in our ships store. Uss constellation cva64 1964 cruise book for sale scienceagogo. Last update on may 9, 2007 cvg ae1 uss constellation cva 64 mar.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Uss constellation cv64, military gifts and more at. Uss constellation cv64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united. Video of cv64 slep and cruise around south america from philadelphia to san diego, ca. Vaw122 around the horn on uss constellation 1993 youtube.
Feb 12, 2017 video of cv64 slep and cruise around south america from philadelphia to san diego, ca. Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 64, she was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on june 30, 1975. Theodore roosevelt cvn71 1987, 198889, 198991, 1993, 199495, 199697, 1999, 200102, 2003, 200506, 200809, 2015, 2018 thetis bay cv90 1945, 194446 thetis bay cvha1 195657. Nicknamed americas flagship, uss constellation was decommissioned on august 7. Aubrey fitch, ffg34, 1984, 1987, 198889, 1993, 1995. 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. 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. 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. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, navy aircraft carrier and go navy. 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. Laid down 14 september 1957, launched 8 october 1960, commissioned 27 october 1961. The first was the civilian ship ss seatrain new york, which was acquired by the navy, renamed uss kitty hawk, and converted into an aircraft transport ship during world war ii.