Uss independence cv 62 1974 1975 cruise book cd rare. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss independence cva 62 196061 uss independence cva 62 1962 uss independence cva 62 1966 uss independence cv 62 197475 uss intrepid cv 11 wwii. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution and the missing watermarks. This was produced by the ship as a video cruise book, and is a great record of the 1995 cruise. Uss independence cv62 19751976 mediterranean cruise book ebay. Freedoms flagship click to view crew list named for the right of selfgovernment, the fifth uss independence was commissioned on jan. Lots of tarps to keep out the weather and some sort of structure on the flight deck covered with the same material. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. The goal is to post all the available cruise books on this site. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Statistics show that only 2535% of sailors purchased their cruise book. Each cruise book cd will automatically start when inserted in your computers cd drive.
On march 11, 2017, the ex uss independence left the puget sound naval shipyard, bremerton, wash. Uss independence cv62 final voyage to scrapyard in. The fall saw her go to the caribbean to help with quarantining cuba during the russian missile crisis. Navy photo 12 from the uss independence cva62 196364 cruise book. Cruise books these cruise books have been donated to the independence memorial library for use in developing this site. Uss independence historical timeline naval historical. Mcelroy in command one of the newest class of supercarriers at the time of her commissioning, independence conducted shakedown training in the. Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical.
The ease of online travel booking sites and companies like uber and airbnb. Named for the right of selfgovernment, the fifth uss independence was. The navy does not stock or sell copies of ships cruise books. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Hardcover january 1, 1979 by uss independence author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The fourth independence cvl 22, which began as the light cruiser uss amsterdam cl 59 was launched in august 1942 and commissioned in january 1943. 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. 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. Uss constellation cva64 welcome aboard book with 1962 calendar. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable. When youre about to head on a cruise it can be a little stressful to make sure youre fully prepared before you leave. The multimedia presentation gives a whole new look and feel to these great cruise books. Uss john f kennedy cva 67 1973 cruise book cd us navy. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. One of the newest class of supercarriers at the time of her commissioning, independence conducted shakedown training in the caribbean and arrived her home port norfolk, 30 june 1959.
Knowing all of the steps that happen before you leave port and how long it can take will help you arrive with plenty of. The oncebooming travel agent industry has seen more than its share of changes in recent decades. Independence, cva62, 1959, 196061, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1971. Uss independence cv62 19911992 cruise book operation.
Looks like they may be doing some sort of work aboard. A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format. The fifth uss independence cv cva62 was an aircraft carrier of the united states navy. The cruise book cd makes it possible for several members of the family to own one. Heres why youre better off booking your next cruise on your own. The ships were on alert as a result of the 1973 yom kippur war between arab states and israel. Rediscovering uss independence represents our commitment to preserving, educating and commemorating sea exploration. We never knew what life was like for a sailor in world war ii until we started taking an interest in these great books, uss independence cva 12, every page has.
Jan 01, 2008 uss independence cv 62 1974 1975 cruise book cdrom january 1, 2008 by great naval images llc author 2. Here you can download the uss independence cv 62 cruise book 196869 as a high resolution. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Uss independence cv 62 combat cruise book 198384 did you serve aboard uss independence cv 62. She entered service in 1959, with much of her early years spent in the mediterranean fleet. This dvd contains the actual, uncut public affairs office pao produced film of the 1995 deployment of uss independence. It may be time to move from daydreaming about your next cruise vacation to serious pla. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. The uss independence was launched on june 6, 1958, and did a single tour off the coast of vietnam in 1965 here is our uss independence cva62 jacket, patch, ball cap, lapel pin, decal.
Uss independence cva 62 mediterranean cruise book 196869. Welcome to the uss independence cv62 guestbook forum. Uss independence was last homeported in yokosuka, japan, and is now laidup at the naval inactive ship maintenance facility at bremerton, wash. Uss independence cvl22 reunion group uss independence lcs2 under construction cvs32 cv32. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss independence cv 62 cruise book during this time period. Get the best deals on uss book when you shop the largest online selection at. Check out our uss independence cv 62 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. By illuminating naval history and the importance of maritime security, we are protecting our oceans for a safe and prosperous future. Here you can download the uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 1982 as a high resolution. Uss independence cva 62 1966 med cruise book cd rare. By proceeding, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of use. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 1977 did you serve aboard uss independence cv 62.
The future uss independence cva62 under construction, new york navy yard. Uss independence status information provided by n v r. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Pictures of friends, port calls and facts about their commands can all be found within the pages. This is video from an 8mm movie i filmed back in 1979 while serving onboard the indy. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Mar 5, 20 uss independence cv62 19911992 cruise book collectibles, militaria, desert storm 199091 ebay.
Navy emporiumplease view our commemorative uss independence cv62 products in our ships store. Independence cv62 27 may 2002 puget sound naval shipyard photo by rob lee rm2 cr division uss hancock cva19. Be the first to discover secret destinations, travel hacks, and more. We booked a mediterranean cruise and its a better value than you might think the simple dollar. Cruises are bigticket items, and if you dont plan correctly, you could risk not getting the vacation youve paid for, particularly if you are a firsttime cruiser. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 1977.
Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 1982. A collection of cruise books from uss midway are available in digital format on cdrom. The first carrier off the east coast to make a westpac cruise. The latest cruise news, covering new ships, cruise offers, the best ports of call, and deals on top sailings. Pdf format and has a table of contents and is fully searchable. She was the fourth and final member of the forrestal class of conventionally powered supercarriers. Should you use a travel agent when booking a cruise. Below you will find the current uss inchon cruise books available for you viewing pleasure. These 10 sailing experiences offer michelinworthy dining and insider access to some of the worlds most pristine places. The fifth independence cva62 was launched by new york navy yard 6 june 1958. Uss independence cv62 1975 1976 north atlantic mediterranean cruise book vg. Cruise books these cruise books have been donated to the independence memorial library for use in developing this site 1965 westpac cruise john l. Like school yearbooks, they are usually paid for by.
Book documents their mediterranean cruise 9899 a visual record of the deployement of this enterprise class nuclearpowered aircraft carrier. Hedinger rvah1 1971 1972 med cruise john zieba vaw122 1974 1975 med cruise richard e. 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. Welcome to the uss independence cv62 guestbook forum navy. The fifth us navy ship to bear the name, the independence was commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 62 and redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 62 on february 28, 1973. Uss independence cvcva62 merchandise military best. Cruise books, usually similar in general content and format to high school or college yearbooks, are not official publications. Roosevelt cv 42, and task force 6162 with uss guadalcanal lph 7 were alerted for possible evacuation contingencies in the middle east. Reasons you should never book a cruise through a travel agent. Are you thinking about a romantic couples trip or a family vacation to make up for lost travel time in 2020. The year 1962 saw the ship helping with the berlin crisis during that summer. Uss independence cva 62 196061 uss independence cva 62 1962. Cruise books capture the most personal memories of a sailors navy career.
Maybe its because of the little planning that is required or perhaps because you are secluded in. Uss independence was the fourth and last ship in the forrestal class of aircraft carriers. In 1960, she saw her first cruise to the mediterranean. Estate find, book is in good condition, pictures are best description and is actual item being sold. Independence cv62 cruise book covers cv62 19731974 cruise book cover 10th. When you click on the view cruise book button it will open another window. This video brings back to life the cruise for anyone who was there. If you have any photos of interest to the navy nuclear weapons community and that are unclassified now. You would be purchasing the uss independence cva 62 cruise book during this time period. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss independence cva 62 cruise book during this time period. We are an independent, advertisingsupported comparison service.
I thought the film was lost 15 years ago in a move. Uss intrepid cva 11 1954 1955 cruise book cd us navy. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Uss independence cv62 1977 mediterranean cruise book ebay. Uss independence cva 62 196061 uss independence cva 62 1962 uss independence cva 62 1966 uss independence cv 62 197475 uss intrepid cv 11 wwii uss intrepid cva 11 1954. Rediscovering uss independence naval historical foundation. She participated in attacks on rabaul, tarawa, luzon, andread more.
Independence was decommissioned in 1998 after 39 years of active. The uss independence was launched on june 6, 1958, and did a single tour off the coast of vietnam in 1965 here is our uss independence cva62 jacket, patch, ball cap, lapel pin, decal, and license plate frame with more products coming in the future for you, or your navy friends. Rare cruise books like this sell for a hundred dollars or more when buying the actual hard copy if you can find one for sale. While it may not be for everyone, cruises are extremely popular for many vacationers. Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity.
Whether you prefer an ocean megaship or a quaint river sailing, get the latest on all the ships at sea, the best excursions. Uss independence cva 62 1960 1961 cruise book cd rare. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Named for the right of selfgovernment, the fifth uss independence was commissioned on jan. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Stricken to be disposed of, type of disposal not known. Uss independence cva 62 1959 cruise book cdrom january 1, 2010. Price new from used from hardcover, january 1, 1979 please retry hardcover. The cruise books cover years between 1947 and 1991. Uss independence cv62 cruise book 19911992 us navy for the love of the country. General characteristics crew list memorabilia cruise books and pamphlets uss independence history deployments of uss independence patch gallery.
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