Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 64, she was redesignated as multipurpose. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1987, cover has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Check out our uss constellation cv 64 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates.
Looking for the ideal uss constellation cva 64 gifts. Uss constellation cv 64 like her famous namesake, the current uss constellation cv 64 has a long and proud record of service. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in the navy to bear the name.
Various aircraft of the carriers air wing are parked on the flight deck. Uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196970 did you serve aboard uss constellation cv 64. Uss constellation cv64, military gifts and more at. Welcome to the uss constellation cv64 guestbook forum. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Book has anattractive blue cover with the sconstellation seal impressed into the cover. 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.
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Built at the new york naval shipyard as the second ship in the kitty hawk class of aircraft carriers, connie has more than 30 years of service, which have seen her sail into harms way from yankee station off the coast of vietnam to the gulf of oman in. Uss constellation cv 64, is a kitty hawkclass supercarrier. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 196465. Here you can download the uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 197172 as well as the cruise bravo cruise book as high resolution.
Nicknamed americas flagship, uss constellation was decommissioned on august 7, 2003, after 41 years, nine months and 11 days of naval service. Also known as connie, the uss constellation cv 64 was a u. Artisan owl officially licensed uss constellation cv64 embroidered navy blue baseball cap. As i looked up, the enormous bulk of the ship loomed over me. 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. Navshipso navsea shipbuilding support office norfolk naval shipyard code 284, bldg 705 portsmouth, va 237091020 757 9673484 757 9672957 fax. Discover uss constellation cv 64 tshirt, a custom product made just for you by teespring. She was named for one of the six frigates bought by the continental congress in the late 1790s. Uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 196970. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise. Uss constellation cv 64 uss constellation cv 64 uss. 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. Uss constellation cva64 cv64 message board maritimequest. Uss constellation cv64 cruise book westpac cruise 1985 battle group delta carrier group one kris kristoferson signing autographs with identified unit photos 9 x 12 hardcover in in good condition with a little cover wear.
It 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 it is the only naval vessel ever given the right to display red, white, and blue designation numbers. 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. Uss constellation cv64 1977 westpac cruise book ebay. Video of cv64 slep and cruise around south america from philadelphia to san diego, ca. I have an assortment of souvenirs from my time onboard. The enormous sponsons enable a ship with a beam to carry a flight deck 252 wide. Shes headed to brownsville, texas to fearlessly face the torches of the ship breaking company, all star metals. Gorgeous 1973 western pacific uss constellation cv64 cruise book.
It has no signature from the previous owner friends. Uss constellation was named for the configuration of 15 stars on the original united states flag. Contract awarded on 1 july 1956 to the new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. It was commissioned on october 27 1961 and decommissioned on august 6 2003. The third constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. The aircraft carrier, constellation served gallantly throughout four generations to protect our national security and interests abroad while maintaining free passage through the pacific and indian. Seeing your photos sure brought back a lot of memories. Uss constellation kitty hawk class cv64 photographed by rob mackie at san francisco, california april 10, 1999. With worldclass production and customer support, your satisfaction is guaranteed. Fair winds and following seas for uss constellation cv64. I want thank seanquaid for the help he gave me on the deck.
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I also did a wespac cruise aboard the uss constallation cv64. Uss constellation cv 64, a 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. See more ideas about aircraft carrier, go navy and navy ships. Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv64 on 30 june 1975. Laid down 14 september 1957, launched 8 october 1960, commissioned 27 october 1961.
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