Navy ship, and the second aircraft carrier, to be named for the battles of saratoga in the american revolutionary war commissioned in 1956, she spent most of her career in the mediterranean, but also participated during the vietnam. Edwards left pearl harbor, hi in company with the uss davidson de1045, nearly four months ahead of schedule. This is an original cruise book of the uss john f kennedy cv67 and. Us navy observation squadron sixty seven 1967 1968 cruise book vietnam war vo67. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss saratoga cruise book during world war ii. July 1972 designated cv60, all purpose carrier, first named so. Uss saratoga returned to homeport october 31 for a period of restricted availability and local operations. Saratoga departed yankee station for subic bay on 7 january 1973. Uss saratoga cva cv 60 forrestal class aircraft carrier us navy. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. The uss saratoga had a long and illustrious naval history. It was the dd950s first westpac since recommissioning in january 1971. The above uss saratoga cv60 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the uss saratoga cv60 or by other noncrew members and text from the dictionary of american naval fighting ships.
Make offer uss saratoga cv60 u s navy pacific 1972 yearbook style hardback. Us embassy, singapore, spokesman r nichols repts fire on board aircraft carrier saratoga killed 3 sailors oct 29 and injured 12 others. Although all four ships of the class were completed with angled decks, ranger had the distinction of being the first us carrier built from the beginning as an angleddeck ship. Saratoga cv 60 naval cruise book, class of 1972, page 174 of 330 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Uss saratoga cva 60 vietnam cruise book 197273 the. The united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments.
Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975. Uss saratoga cv60 1972 westpac cruise book vietnam deployment history a7 f4. It is a matter of record and a fact that the saratoga was in the vietnam waters in the south china sea during this time. Uss saratoga cvcvacvb60, was the second of four forrestalclass supercarriers built for the united states navy in the 1950s. Mov courtesy of doug lafleur video taken from uss biddle dlg34 ftg3 frank wood with a days worth of 5 powder casings uss mullinnix dd944 vietnam gunline 18 may 1972.
She went into commission in april 1956, operated in the western hemisphere until september 1957, then briefly went to northern european waters to participate in operation strikeback. Saratoga cv 60 naval cruise book, class of 1972, page. Commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 60, the saratoga was redesignated as multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 60 on june 30, 1972. Saratoga association is to perpetuate and honor the memory of two great fighting ships, and to hold an annual reunion of saratoga shipmates in order to enable members to maintain contact with other shipmates. This is for the uss john f kennedy cv67, mediterranean cruise book, december 1, 1971 to october 6, 1972. During her last period on station, saratoga s aircraft battered targets in the heart of north vietnam for over a week. A detailed description of the product is also provided. Sources for the information are listed in the text. Eventually, nhhc transfers the deck logs to the national archives and records administration nara.
This is the place to find the australian ao study of distillation water systems. The med cruise from june to december 1967 was anything but routine. Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975 data. For the next several months, the ships aircrew flew hundreds of missions against the enemy. On 11 april 1972, saratoga sailed from mayport en route to subic bay, and her first deployment to the western pacific. Uss saratoga cvcvacvb60, was the second of four forrestalclass supercarriers built for. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment.
In the second place, my new squadron was on yankee station and the bombing of north vietnam had just resumed. Saratoga s aircraft battered targets in the heart of north vietnam for over a week. Back to uss saratoga cva 60 vietnam cruise book 1972 73 page. For nearly forty years she served in the mediterranean, in the waters off guantanamo bay during the cuban missile crisis, off the coast of lebanon during the six day war, and as part of the vietnam war cruise in 1972, for which she received one battle star for service. I have a copy of the pacific 1972 cruise book, and a long, official. After a highspeed transit to the red sea, saratoga s air power provided a. The ship already had been deployed for eight months, and was on track to. Built in 1955, the uss saratoga cv was an aircraft carrier that served the u. In the first place, va75 is aboard saratoga boat on yankee station. 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. Video to remember those shipmates that did not return.
Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard uss. Race riot at sea 1972 kitty hawk incident fueled fleet. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. I can tell you that the definition of a vietnam veteran here in australia, as defined by the veterans entitlement act 1986, includes those who were allotted for duty in the vietnam operational zone between 31 july 1962 and including 11 january 1973. Us navy uss midway cva41 westpac vietnam deployment 1965 cruise book. He was in the rampage fa83 and worked on the electrical system on the f18 hornet.
Uss blue ridge lcc19 1972 westpac 1st vietnam war cruise book. Ranger has earned battle stars for service in vietnam. According to dates and port visits documented in the kitty hawk 1972 cruise book, by oct. Uss saratoga cva 60 vietnam cruise book 1972 73 did you serve aboard uss saratoga cv 60. Quotes signify a member of the michigan chapter served onboard that cruise. Navy cruise book for sale military collectibles for sale. On 10 april 1972, with only three days advance notice, uss richard s. Race riot at sea 1972 kitty hawk incident fueled fleetwide. Although all four ships of the class were completed with angled decks, ranger had the distinction of being the first us carrier built from the beginning as an angleddeck ship commissioned in 1957, she served extensively in the pacific, especially the vietnam. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. Compiled in august 2003 by the naval aviation history branch, naval warfare division, naval history and heritage command. On april 11, 1972, uss saratoga departed naval station mayport en route to subic bay, philippines, and her first deployment to the western pacific.
He was on the uss saratoga from 9294, would like to see if anyone that knew him might have some pictures or some good stories about his tours. Uss saratoga cva 60 vietnam cruise book 197273 va105. The uss saratoga cva60 named after famous battle of saratoga. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps. As the british departed, boston patriots paul revere and william dawes set out on horseback from the city to warn adams and hancock and rouse the patriot minutemen. If you have anything to add, please send to the webmaster. Saratoga stuff commissioning, decommissioning, crest history, first day covers. Make offer uss saratoga cv60 u s navy pacific 1972. Cure, adj3 is on the upper left corner of the inside front cover. Check out our web sites for complete cruise book details. It was not a good time for the carrier kitty hawk as it steamed across the south china sea toward vietnam in october 1972.
Navy for nearly 40 years, during which she participated in the vietnam war and operation desert storm. She arrived on may 8 and headed for vietnam the following week, arriving at yankee station. As of 1 january 1974 saratoga was on active duty with the atla ntic fleet. Get the best deals on uss book when you shop the largest online selection at.
Vietnam navy uss saint paul ca73 cruise book 7th fleet. From ships close to the coast to carrierbased naval aviation units, the war took a distinct upturn in 1972. Uss saratoga cv60 mediterranean deployment cruise book year log 1980 navy. It would mean the world to the family, thank you in advance. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Here is a record of the crews of the uss samuel gompers. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. Uss saratoga cva 60 vietnam cruise book 197273 vaw123. Us army fm 3173 1965 advisor handbook for counterinsurgency vietnam. Navy ship, and the second aircraft carrier, to be named for the battles of saratoga in the american revolutionary war.
This is an original cruise book and not an exlibrary. Details about uss midway cva41 1972 westpac vietnam war cruise book. Uss saratoga was the fifth ship in the navy to bear the name. She arrived in subic bay on 8 may and departed for vietnam the following week, arriving at yankee station on 18 may for her.
Uss samuel gompers ad37 1971 1972 westpac vietnam cruise book. It is a story of who they were and where they went. Saratoga cv 60 naval cruise book, class of 1972, page 174. The following listing covers port visits for carriers cv, cva, cvan, cvs deployed to vietnam during the conflict. Uss saratoga cva 60 vietnam cruise book 197273 vf103.
Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. I immediately told the detailer, hey, buddy, you arent doing your homework. In massachusetts, british troops march out of boston on a mission to confiscate the patriot arsenal at concord and to capture patriot leaders samuel adams and john hancock, known to be hiding at lexington. She arrived in subic bay on 8 may and departed for vietnam the following week, arriving at yankee station on 18 may for her first period on the line. The vietnam war era covered by the analysis is january 1962 through may 1975. Rare wwii us navy cruise book uss lunga point blue angels leaders estate. April 1972 vietnam war cruise, mayport to the westpac, via cape of good hope.
Find out more about these records and how to access them below. Saratoga vi cv60 naval history and heritage command. Carrier air wing three cvw3 was embarked aboard super sara for this deployment. The name of the original owner and crewmember, john s. 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. During her various missions, the uss saratoga cv fought in combat, underwent a series of overhauls and heroically endured a few accidents. Us navy mobile construction battalion 3 1972 vietnam cruise. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Ship name hull number year of cruise or publication. Westpac vietnam for sale military collectibles for sale. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely accessible us navy cruise books 1708 cruise books and 27 decommissioning programs available us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. The above uss ranger cv61 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the uss ranger cv61 or by other noncrew members and text from the dictionary of american naval fighting ships. Us navy mobile construction battalion 3 1972 vietnam cruise book nmcb. Uss saratoga and embarked carrier air wing 17 deployed august 7, 1990, five days after iraq invaded kuwait.
On the back cover of the 19741975 med cruise book there is a dedication to these four men who were killed the following information was provided by edward l. Uss america cva66 1972 1973 westpac deployment cruise book cruisebook. Rare footage of mid1960s navy med cruise on uss saratoga. Uss saratoga cva60 the deck logs project was undertaken by members of the original blue water navy vietnam veterans association to document when certain ships were within vietnam territorial seas defined as 12 miles from baseline. She arrived in subic bay on 8 may and departed for vietnam the following. She arrived in subic bay on 8 may and departed for vietnam. Uss saratoga was the second ship in the forrestal class and the second super carrier in the world. List of ships with agent orange exposure confirmed salem. After a highspeed transit to the red sea, saratoga s air power provided a credible and early deterrent to further iraqi aggression in the first days of operation desert shield.
The seventh uss ranger cvcva61 was the third of four forrestalclass supercarriers built for the united states navy in the 1950s. On 11 april 1972, saratoga sailed from mayport en route to subic bay, p. Some time ago we wrote a piece about a british film by the name of operation saratoga which was shot aboard the aircraft carrier uss saratoga cva60 during her mediterranean sea med cruise that took place between november 28 th 1964 and july 12 th 1965. Ellegood cv60 7376 these two men were killed, when their ra5c vigilante crashed during a night landing off the western coast of north africa.
Us navy patrol squadron four vp4 19591960 far east cruise book. Guestbook archive uss saratoga museum foundation, inc. The cruise book contains many photos and easily identified names of the various divisions. Check out our uss saratoga cv 60 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Uss berkeley ddg15 1972 westpac vietnam war cruise book haiphong mining final. Uss saratoga cva cv 60 forrestal class aircraft carrier us. 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. This listing does not, however, distinguish which individual deployment was westpac or vietnam. On 11 april 1972, saratoga sailed from mayport en route to subic bay, and her first deployment to. In april 1972, saratoga was sent to the pacific to help with vietnam war efforts. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Uss saratoga cv60 final deployment cruise book year log 1994 u s navy.