Unfortunately, a cruise book was not published for the 1960 cruise. You would be purchasing the uss ault dd 698 cruise book during this time period. It is the most familiar of calls and one that reaches our deepest emotions. Author did not see this book, and it more likely describes the successor cl or a prewar cruise book for ca 30. He was awarded the medal of honor posthumously for his heroic actions on 8 june 1945 lester was laid down at the defoe shipbuilding. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. 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. This book is in good condition with no writing or tears, solid spine, with maybe slight rubbing on the corners. A bugle call that beckons us to remember our shipmates who served our country with honor and valor.
Uss lester de1022 19571973 was a united states navy dealeyclass destroyer escort. Uss seattle was the last but one sacramento class fast combat support ship. Find out more about these records and how to access them below. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Great deals from u s naval history store on cvn book. Decommissioned on march 15, 2005, the seattle was subsequently laidup in philadelphia, penn. Ship name, hull number, year of cruise or publication. The above uss lester de1022 history may, or may not, contain text provided by crew members of the uss lester de1022, or by other noncrew members, and text from the dictionary of american naval fighting ships. Uss hancock cva19 1957 the uss hancock cva19 strike 1957 far eastern cruise book is an excellent volume on the ship as she was commissioned after her scb125 modifications.
Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely. Uss cascade ad 16 cruise book log med 1960 1961 crew photos cd. Great deals from u s naval history store on uss ddg ebay. Cruise books from 1961 to 1989a long trip it has been we have had some very generous contributions to our web pages. Into 1969, lester continued her vital peacekeeping operations and readiness exercises out of her home port, newport. I have scanned a number of wwii cruise books and ships histories in order to preserve the history of the men who served. Select 1968 or 1988 to retrieve the far east cruise 19661968 or iron men 88 cruise book. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Aircraft carriers escort carriers battleships cruisers destroyers destroyer. The links below will take you to the areas you may explore including crew photographs from the 60s, 70s and 80s as well as ship photographs from commissioning to decommissioning. There are some that are lost forever but this is the best there is at the moment.
Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Maiden cruise 1962 mediterranean cruise 1963 world cruise 1964 operation sea orbit westpac cruise 1965 66 westpac cruise 1966 67 westpac cruise 1968 westpac cruise 1969 westpac cruise 1971 72 westpac cruise 1972 73 westpac cruise 1974 75 westpac cruise 1976 77 westpac cruise 1978 westpac cruise 1982 83 westpac cruise 1984 85. Uss coral sea cva 43 med cruise book log 1956 1957 crew photos cd. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. De1022 pride efficiency loyalty click to view crew list. If you are looking for a certain uss navy cruise book from wwii, korea or vietnam we just might have it. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise books, air force books, and books on us military history. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. We will make our best efforts in returning things safely, since we use public carriers to return items, i. Lester, mother of hospital apprentice first class fred f. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Ship name hull number year of cruise or publication valid as of 11162019 aaron ward dm34 1945. I have managed to resurrect some of the guest books from the previous fdr websites. Navy cruise books were created by those aboard a ship to remember a particular deployment.
Uss john hood dd 655 1953 54 world cruise book on cd. Wwii cruise books pdfs available apa 216 uss neshoba. Check out our web sites for complete cruise book details. Get the best deals on uss book when you shop the largest online selection at. Navy ships keep running records of their activities on board, and many of these logs are sent to the naval history and heritage command nhhc to be archived as permanent records.
The seattle was sold for scrapping in september 2005 to esco marine inc. Uss forrest royal dd 872 1954 55 cruise book on cd rare. The 1968 cruise book is presented here courtesy of stephen r. Pictures of friends, port calls and facts about their commands can all be found within the pages. In december 1957, after shakedown cruise, lester arrived in newport, rhode island, just. Under search titles, enter cruise books click on result titled u. We prefer digital images, but can accept original books. Uss eversole dd 789 cruise book cd 196062 navy photos. Eventually, nhhc transfers the deck logs to the national archives and records administration nara.
Uss ault dd 698 world cruise november 2, 1953 june 4 1954 cruise book bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation this cd will exceed your expectations a great part of naval history. Huntington cl 107 cruise of the uss huntington cl107. Lester de1022 1967 leviathan cruiser transport 1919. Search for shipmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of online naval cruise book images and photos. This started as a quest to find a copy of the uss neshobaapa 216s cruise book.
Originals will be returned unless you indicate otherwise. Cruise books capture the most personal memories of a sailors navy career. 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 aaaron ward dm34 1945 abbot dd629 1958, 1960. The 1967 cruise book is presented courtesy of stephen r. Uss ranger cruise book 1969 1970 video 2 gary cate. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to. Ship name hull number year of cruise or publication. Reprint of the entire cruise book available at the ships store article index.
Uss america cv 66 operation desert storm cruise book 1991. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. This video is compiled completely from pictures from my first cruise book on the uss ranger cva61. Abraham lincoln cvn72 198890, 1991, 1993, 199495, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 200203, 200405, 2006, 2008, 201011, 201112. To look good to his brother, rauls gang of ragtag soldiers captured an entire busload of sailors, including shore patrolmen, in guantanamo city just outside the north east gate of the u. Many former sailors lose their cruise books over time, and then desperately look for a copy in their retirement years. We have many titles not listed and we welcome your inquiries. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. We also offer outofprint and unusual scientific, historical and technical books. Tin can sailors shipmate registry click on the ships name to see who has logged in. The uss somers, from 1959 to 1982 participated in 11 cruises. Book celebrates the ship being awarded the efficiency pennant for 196566.
Have an extra cruise book or other uss brewton items youd like to sell. Uss salt lake city, ca25 world war two cruise book 1929 1948 the story of the u. In addition to the new angled deck and hurricane bow, hancock fielded that hot new twin tailed terror, the vought f7u cutlass. Us postal service, we cannot guarantee safe returns. A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format.
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