The vessel was initially named alikula bay, but was renamed coral sea and redesignated. Uss coral sea cva 43 1954 memory cruise book log cd. Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the. A navy ships deck log is a daily chronology of certain events for administrative and legal purposes. Uss coral sea cv 43 mediterranean cruise book 1989. Originally classified as an auxiliary aircraft carrier acv57, the vessel was laid down in 1942, in vancouver, washington, by the kaiser shipbuilding company. I was laying in my rack that night reading a book as the sergeant of the guard. What is unknown to this day is, what coral seas name was prior to her renaming in 1945. The second tour, 1968, 69 was off of south vietnam. Roosevelt, the late president, and cvb43 was namedcoral sea. This midway class large aircraft carrier was built at newport news, virginia. This one came with the hancock patches in the air craft carrier thread another generic but the name of the ship was never filled in. Along with providing medical aid and lifesaving support services, the uss coral sea also offered the uss iowa badly needed logistical provisions and manpower.
For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Uss coral sea cva43 vietnam war deployment cruise book year log 196465 navy. After initial operations, she made her first cruise in mid 1948 with midshipmen in training. Uss coral sea cva43 navigation department yn2 service or relationship. To all shipmates, on behalf of the officers of the uss coral cva32. An f4 phantom ii vaults from the waist catapult on uss coral sea cva43 to.
Uss coral sea cvb43, later cva43 and cv43, 19471993. On january 15,1965 change of command ceremonies were conducted on board coral sea. This cruise was highlighted by a visit to spain, and participation in nato exercise black wave with deputy secretary of defense r. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Uss coral sea cv43 conventionallypowered aircraft carrier.
Check out our uss coral sea cv 43 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. The c1a was tightly cinched down to the vibrating steel island that punched through the tonkin gulf of the south china sea. However, it was not easy to shape it into a movement. Uss coral sea sailors stop our ship 1971 music and mayhem. Second squadron of battleships during the cruise around the world. Before 8 may 1945, the aircraft carrier cvb42 had been known as uss coral sea. Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for the battle of the coral sea.
Uss coral sea cv43 coral sea cvb43 was launched 2 april 1946 by newport news shipbuilding and drydock co. Just wonder, been fighting leukemia for five years now. On this cruise, our air group established an air group landing interval of. Here you can download the uss coral sea cv 43 westpac cruise book 1977 as a high resolution. Coral sea sailed from norfolk 7 june 1948 for a midshipmen cruise to the mediterranean and caribbean, and returned to norfolk 11 august. Coral sea cva 43 naval cruise book, class of 1983, page. With the cold war getting hotter, she went on several. Uss coral sea cva 43 westpac cruise book 196869 did you serve aboard uss coral sea cv 43. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Its sister ship below was under construction and inherited the coral sea name.
Prior to being assigned as a member of uss coral sea s fighting team, cvw14 deployed aboard the uss enterprise. They served aboard on the 6970 cruise and i lost contact with them. She earned the affectionate nickname ageless warrior through her long career. This site is a tribute to the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43. Uss coral sea cva43 us navy korean war project page 2. I was a member of marine all weather attack squadron 224. Commissioned as cvb 43, the coral sea was redesignated as attack aircraft carrier cva 43 on october 1, 1952, and multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 43 on june 30, 1975. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. The first tour, 1967, 68 was yankee station off of north vietnam. Uss coral sea cva43 vietnam deployment cruise book year log 196869 navy. On the books, sea fox remains defending champion, for the trophy was again.
Initially classified as anaircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv43, the contract to build her was awarded to newport news. Uss coral sea was the third midway class aircraft carrier and the third ship. Aurora 1600 uss saratoga, 702250 plastic model kit. To cut to the chase and skip all the preliminary actions of may 47, go to 18. Uss coral sea cv43 19851986 mediterranean cruise book ebay. The uss coral sea was a midwayclass aircraft carrier built by the newport news shipbuilding and drydock company with the capacity to carry up to aircraft, manned by a complement of 4,104 officers and enlisted. Newest issue of the coral sea breeze march 2020 is available here. Three ships of the united states navy have been named uss coral sea, commemorating the battle of the coral sea during world war ii uss coral sea cve57, was an escort aircraft carrier named alikula bay during construction, renamed coral sea just before launching in 1943 and then renamed to anzio a year later. Just wonder, been fighting leukemia for five years now has anyone on 69 70 cruise put in a claim for agent orange. March 1, 1989 uss coral sea cv43 on a high speed run. Uss coral sea cv42, cvb43, cva43 and cv43 history, and those aircraft carriers operating with coral sea during her tour of service and a tour of d.
Kirk terris scale model art vintage models old models plastic model kits plastic models main and tail angry wolf monogram models modeling tips model building. Is that a navigation award next to the ribbons poster of the ship 1982 197980 cruise book 196970 cruise book 196768 cruise book 1961 engineering e on stack. Impromptu hockey games helped to keep these officers physically fit. Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for the battle of the coral sea. Our air group was designated to take uss coral sea on its maiden voyage. Its like a small city on water, made up of cooks, aircraft mechanics, boiler room engineers, police and pilots. Uss coral sea cv43 conventionallypowered aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43 became a veteran of the vietnam war and the iran hostage crisis before she met her end by way of retirement in 1990. At the time, she weighed 70,000 tons and was the largest ship to be dismantled and scrapped.
Initially classified as an aircraft carrier with hull classification symbol cv43, the contract to build the ship was awarded to newport news shipbuilding of. Shortly after departing san francisco coral sea was forced to enter the navy yards at pearl harbor for major repairs to several boilers. April 28, 2020 making wake starboard is tactical radio voice call mustang or coral maru as we who sailed aboard affectionately called her. Page 2 of 4 usn ships cruise patches westpac med pg io posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. Uss anzio acvcvecvhe57, was a casablancaclass escort carrier of the united states navy that saw service during world war ii in the pacific war. Dec 22, 20 page 2 of 4 usn ships cruise patches westpac med pg io posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. She nearly got mike thrown over the side by the crew over the 1980 winter olympics. My assesment is that somehow they included cve57 former uss coral sea awards.
Uss coral sea, a 45,000ton midway class large aircraft carrier built at newport news, virginia, was commissioned on 1 october 1947 to begin a career that lasted more than four decades. The uss coral sea was decommissioned and stricken from the navy list on april 30, 1990, after more than 42 years of service. In spring 1949, the coral sea began its first deployment with the sixth fleet. July 28, 1955 uss coral sea cvb43 on high speed maneuvers in the mediterranean sea. Apr, 1986 an aviation ordnancemen stencils a message on a mark 82 500pound bomb in the forward bomb buildup area of the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43. His first tour was spent loading bombs and other weapons on aircraft. The uss coral sea collides with the ecuadorian tanker ship napo off the coast of cuba. Coral sea cva 43 naval cruise book, class of 1973, page. Cv43 did not qualify for the first two or was ever awarded the 3rd as best i can determine. What is unknown to this day is, what coral sea s name was prior to her renaming in 1945. Uss coral sea sailors stop our ship 1971 music and. After overhaul and training in the caribbean, she sailed 3 may 1949 for her first tour of duty in the mediterranean with the 6th fleet, returning 28 september. The ship was sold for scrap on may 7, 1993, making. Usn ships cruise patches westpac med pg io page 2 garth.
Sailors on the uss coral sea aim to stop their ship dissent among sailors on the uss coral sea was easy to find in 1971. Three years later, in 1990, the uss coral sea would be decommissioned. The flight deck crew of the aircraft carrier uss coral sea stand in front of an a4 attack jet in the south china sea in 1966. Coral sea remained in hawaii for a delightful stay of many warm and sunny days enjoyed by her crew on waikiki beach. Served on the uss coral sea during 1968 through 1971. Coral sea cva 43 naval cruise book, class of 1983, page 199 of 424 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. I am looking for information on how i could get a copy of a cruise book from the tour that i made. October 7 the cruise ship achille lauro is hijacked in the mediterranean sea by four heavily armed palestinian terrorists. The most modern carrier in the fleet when completed, she was soon made obsolete by jet aircraft and was reconstructed in 195760 to enable her to operate the largest aircraft then in service. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures. Uss coral sea the midwayclass asbestos exposure mesothelioma. The only known time on uss coral sea that the jolly roger was captured by a wog. Installation of the pilot landing aid television plat system was completed on coral sea on 14 december 1961.
Uss coral sea cv43 1987 1988 mediterranean deployment cruise book cruisebook. Preparation of logs is governed by the current edition of office of the chief of naval operations instruction 3100. Bobby musa left and larry harris right, speaking at a street corner rally near the main gate to nas alameda. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss coral sea page. Uss coral sea cvcvbcva43, a midwayclass aircraft carrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for thebattle of the coral sea.
Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss coral sea cruise book during the korean war era. My duty began as a crew member in may 1967 at the san francisco naval shipyard. Has anyone on 69 70 cruise put in a claim for agent orange. Va153 was stationed at nas lemoore california and was deployed with air wing 15 on board the uss coral sea. Roosevelt cv42, was originally christened uss coral sea, but was renamed nine days after being launched in 1945. This one came with the hancock patches in the air craft carrier thread another generic but the name of. The bombs are being prepared for an air strike on targets in libya. Following initial operations in the western atlantic area, she made a midshipmen training cruise in. Uss coral seas westpac cruise book from 198182 includes a very comprehensive ships history.
You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. June 1989 uss coral sea cv43 upon arrival at palma, spain. Uss coral sea cv43, was an aircraft carrier in service from 1946 to 1990, including nearly a decade of. Dont forget to renew your association membership here. This uss coral sea cva43 vintage site covers the period i was a crew member aboard from may 1967 through october 1969. A threeship carrier battle groupwhich had been operating in the.
Navy soon after the end of world war ii, in october 1947. During world cruise 83, the uss coral sea cvw14 team has displayed a partnership which has set standards for professionalism and innovation. Commander post and i leaned into the buffeting wind as we struggled forward toward the starboard catapult. I served aboard the uss coral sea cva43 from september 1971 through august 1972 during the west pac cruise. Click on the link next to the thumbnail to get the full size page. Uss coral sea cv42 cvb43 cva43 and cv43 history and. Uss coral sea cv 43, the last midway class carrier to be completed, served from 1947 to 1989. A group of antiwar sailors tackled that challenge by petitioning congress to keep their aircraft carrier from deploying to vietnam. The jet was part of squadron va22 and belonged to cmdr.
Uss coral sea cv 43 westpac cruise book 198182 did you serve aboard uss coral sea cv 43. Narrative summary of the uss coral sea cv42, cva43, cvb43 and cv43 history and a tour of duty of a young sailor serving as the operations departmental yeoman onboard cv43 for 3years august 1977february 1983 construction to launching and early jet aircraft development 10 july 19442 april 1946. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing the uss coral sea cva 43 cruise book during this time period. Uss coral sea cv43 became a veteran of the vietnam war and the iran hostage crisis before she met her end by way of retirement in 1990.
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