We feature a wide selection of uss independence cv 62 and related items. Yarnell dlgcg17 was a leahyclass guided missile cruiser of the united states navy. Ss independence was an american ocean liner which entered service in february 1951 for american export lines. The future uss independence cva62 under construction, new york navy yard. Data are based on incomplete and sometimes conflicting sources. You would be purchasing the uss independence cva 62 cruise book during this time period. Check out our uss independence cv 62 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Here you can download the uss independence cv 62 mediterranean and indian ocean cruise book 198485 as a high resolution. Subsequently, completing an indian ocean cruise, independence transited the suez canal. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Uss independence cv62 veterans club has 4,219 members. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss independence cva 62 mediterranean cruise book 197172 did you serve aboard uss independence cv 62.
It is from may 1980 to june 1981 after her return from the ship yard. On november 19, 1980, the uss independence deployed to the indian. A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format. This was before hawaii was even a state, that is, i toured her in new york city at her pier midtown west side. Uss independence cva62 photographed in april 1959, during her shakedown cruise. Marine corps mardet uss independence cva 62 usmc veteran locator. Uss aircraft carrier cv62 1962 independence cruise book. In april 2004 navy officials identified ex independence as one of 24 decommissioned ships available to be sunk as artificial reefs. The fifth uss independence cv cva62 was an aircraft carrier of the united states navy. By the time the ss independence returned to new york city, this voyage had clocked over,000 miles, and the ship had visited 22 ports of call.
Following his retirement from naval service, denton was a u. Offering the absolute best prices on us navy cruise books. Uss independence cv62 med deployment cruise book year log 1977 u s. Med cruise indian ocean solant provided by dave sparrowhawk foley. Uss independence cv62 19711972 cruise book the fifth uss independence cv 62, formerly cva62, is a forrestalclass aircraft carrier that was launched by new york navy yard 6 june 1958. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation.
Uss aircraft carrier cv62 198486 independence cruise book. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. Camden aoe 2 naval cruise book, class of 1987, page 7 of 6 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. If you dont have some type of cv62 infophoto or such on your page you will not be added to. Uss independence cva 62 mediterranean cruise book 197172. Here you can download the uss midway cv 41 westpac cruise book 198182 as a high resolution. Each cruise book cd will automatically start when inserted in your computers cd drive. This is the uss ranger cvacv61 history and memorial site.
Mauritius before crossing the atlantic to return to norfolk on june 10, 1981. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Book is an excellent used overall condition it has over 435 pages. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51607 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication. Uss independence cv62 indy navy picture show used many of my own pictures plus ones from other people i found on facebook and other sites to create this photo video. Uss independence lcs 2 is the lead ship of the independence class of littoral combat ships. Uss independence cv62 1979 mediterranean cruise uss independence on. The distinct hawaiianthemed funnels of the abandoned s. It documents the events of this time period and its an ongoing history.
She was involved with unit and nato exercises from july through december and then continued her sixth fleet deployment into 1967. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean and indian ocean. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Uss independence cva62 19611962 cruisebooklook at bonus content indescription. She is the sixth ship of the united states navy to be named for the concept of independence.
Uss independence was the fourth and last ship in the forrestal class of aircraft carriers. The fifth uss independence cvcva62 was an aircraft carrier of the united states navy. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss independence cva 62 cruise book during this time period. Named for the right of selfgovernment, the fifth uss independence was commissioned on jan. Yarnell 18751959, she was originally classified as a destroyer leader or frigate, in 1975 she was redesignated a cruiser in the navys ship reclassification. Vince salamoni, and bob tapley for making the uss somers cruise books available for all to view. Here you can download the uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 1982 as a high resolution. Uss independence cv62 in new york citys east river during its initial sea tri.
Very good condition minor wear to cover, pages in excellent condition, binding tight. Vf33 tarsiers starfighters astronauts fighter squadron. Uss ford arabian gulf 89 navy cruise book yearbook 1989 ffg54 ship. 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. Aanensen, ken, scpo, 1981 2007 abarquez, emigdio, cpo, 19902010 abbott, adam, cpo. Aircraft carrier navy cruise books on cd from wwii through the 1960s. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Between 1974 and 1982 the vessel sailed as oceanic independence for atlantic far east lines and american hawaii cruises, before reverting to the original name. She was the fourth and final member of the forrestal class of conventionally powered supercarriers. You may find yourself in the book participating in ships activities.
We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise books, air force books, and books on us military history. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Uss independence cv62 1980 1981 indian ocean deployment log cruise book. Uss independence cv 62 for sale military collectibles for sale. Uss aircraft carrier cv62 198486 independence cruise. Here you can download the uss midway cv 41 westpac cruise book 1981 82 as a high resolution. Uss independence cvl 22 also cv22 was a united states navy light aircraft carrier, lead ship of her class and served during world war ii. Ainsworth, ff1090, 1977, 1981, 1983, 198586, 1988, 198990. Find people you served with from mardet uss independence cva 62. This video brings back to life the cruise for anyone who was there. Subsequently, completing an indian ocean cruise, independence transited. In september 1970 independence, uss saratoga cva60, and uss john f. Sad, all the really great ships are gone, ss united states, ss america, queen elizabeth, but at least we can still go onboard the queen mary in long beach. Uss white plains afs4 mediterranean arabian gulf cruise book desert storm 1993.
William cohen spoke to the crew of the independence aboard her flight deck officially announcing the independence s deployment to the arabian gulf. The design was produced by the general dynamics consortium for the navys lcs program, and competes with the lockheed martin designed freedom variant. Cruise books these cruise books have been donated to the independence memorial library. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 198081 did you serve aboard uss independence cv 62. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss independence page.
Sea and the indian ocean from 19 november 1980 to 10 june 1981. Lcdr stu powrie, a member of the blue angels, is killed in the crash of his a. Uss independence cv62 1983 1984 mediterranean deployment cruise book cruisebook. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing. Uss independence status information provided by n v r. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise books. Uss independence cv62 med deployment cruise book year log. Uss independence cv62 med deployment cruise book year. Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 198081. Uss independence cv 62 shop collectibles online daily. The neglected ghost ship sat unused in the pier 70 drydocks from 20042008, after being moved from its previous home at mare island.
Cruise books these cruise books have been donated to the. Uss independence lcs 2 is the lead ship of the independenceclass of littoral combat ships. After their return, vf33 was reassigned to carrier air wing seven, and made eight deployments aboard the uss independence cva62 to the mediterranean sea between 1969 and 1981. Indy 5898 ships company pages click here indy cruise book cover pages click here indy 5898 ships company pages click here. Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. From april 30, 1968 through january 27, 1969, uss independence cv 62 was deployed to mediterranean sea. In 1960, she saw her first cruise to the mediterranean. Ships ranger with emphasis on the 7th ship to bear that name, cva61. You will have to copy and past in face book search seeing i have not figured out how to make them a link. This was produced by the ship as a video cruise book, and is a great record of the 1995 cruise.
Ntc san diego 1981 073 anchor ntc san diego 1981 7 anchor. The year 1962 saw the ship helping with the berlin crisis during that summer. This dvd contains the actual, uncut public affairs office pao produced film of the 1995 deployment of uss independence. The ss independence had her maiden voyage in february 1951, sailing from new york city to the mediterranean on a 53day cruise that took the new ship and her passengers around the mediterranean sea. Uss independence cv62 med deployment cruise book year log 198485 navy. Ainsworth ff1090 1977, 1981, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1990 ajax ar6 1973, 1974, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1985 alabama bb60 194244. May 01, 2008 i remember the ss independence well, and in fact, was aboard her once for a tour. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. She entered service in 1959, with much of her early years spent in the mediterranean fleet. Patches provided by dave foley sparrowhawk now man number 1 elevator. Cruise books these cruise books have been donated to the independence memorial library for use in developing this site. Uss independence cva 62 196061 uss independence cva 62 1962 uss independence cva 62 1966. Primarily a photographic record, the cruise books often exceed 500 pages and produce one of the best accounts of their voyages available to the public.
Uss independence cv 62 mediterranean cruise book 1982. Uss independence cv62 19801981 indian ocean cruise book ebay. 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 june 30, 1975. Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity. I will try and tell you some of the information that is in it. Independence cruise ship, visible from both i280 and hwy 101, were a familiar site to commuters in san francisco. Flight deck accident kills one sailor on uss kitty hawk cv63. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Official us navy sources have been used when they are available in the collection of the navy department library. Uss independence departed norfolk june for european operations with the sixth fleet. Uss independence cv62 veterans club public group facebook. Marine corps mardet uss independence cva62 usmc veteran.
Uss portland lsd37 mediterranean deployment cruise book year log 1981 navy. Cohen said independence would relieve the uss nimitz cvn 68 to keep the presence of america in the gulf as a reminder to saddam hussein that he needs to comply with the united nations resolutions. Kennedy cv67, an a7e corsair snaps arresting cable, two killed and three injured. As of february 2008, however, she was scheduled to be dismantled in the next five years. Bellow are sights with more traffic for those searching for shipmates and relatives. Independence was decommissioned in 1998 after 39 years of active. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Graphics outlined in blue and blue underlined text, are links to other pages click with mouse to go to that page. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing.
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