They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. A cruise book is a yearbookstyle publication often produced by ships of the united states navy. Was transferred to uss bronstein just in time to make another westpac cruise de1037 michael mcconnell stg2 1968 1970 michaelamcc0548 at. Information include cruise books, accidents, photos and a lot more. Military records for family, persons, notables and others. Uss mcginty de365 destroyer escort sent crew members ashore at da nang for a party on westpac cruise during spring 1962. Navy cruise books, 19182009 this data collection contains u. The sullivan brothers and the assignment of family members. Uss bronstein ff1037, uss mccloy ff1038, uss garcia ff1040, uss bradley ff1041, uss. The 314ft dealyclass displaced 1800tons and had a 600lb steam plant. This category includes large oceangoing ships of the blue water navy that conducted a variety of missions along the close coastal waters of vietnam for extended periods of time. This class comprised the second generation of postworld war ii destroyer escorts. Uss bronstein ff1037 westpac 1982 cruise book smokers unreps sports.
The book is presented here complete 5mb with his kind permission adobe acrobat 9. In case you get tired of the pictures constantly changing. Uss ticonderoga cv14 apollo 17 recovery cruise book the fourth uss ticonderoga cv14cva14cvs14 of the united states navy was an aircraft carrier. The images on this site were scanned from the copy of navigator doug turpen. Navy and coast guard ships associated with service in vietnam and exposure to herbicide agents. Bowen ff 1079 naval cruise book, class of 1982, page 9 of 104 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Bowen ff 1079 naval cruise book, class of 1982, page 9. I have found over the years that families may want the book but cannot afford the cost of the complete book. Image from the fleet audio visual center, naval air station miramar, san diego. They may really just want their family members picture, so i am going to try. My collection of super 8mm film from 1976 thru 1979.
Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51617 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication aaaron ward dm34 1945. I just finished reading a book about one of the finest days in the history of the us navy. The remainder of the cruise passed more peacefully, and the convoy entered new york. The us navy built several variations of escorts after world war ii, including both steamand dieselpowered ships. As a result of this docking, it is assumed that crewmembers had the opportunity to go ashore for a. Four similar ships of the claud jonesclass were diesel powered. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. I published navy cruise books for ships during the vietnam era. Documentary evidence has been obtained for all ships in this category showing that some crew members actually went ashore. The above uss bronstein ff1037 history may, or may not, contain text provided by crew members of the uss bronstein ff1037, or by other noncrew members, and text from the dictionary of american naval fighting ships. Which navy shipsunits are agent orange eligible 1st lt. A woman contacted us wanting to purchase the 1968 uss long beach westpac cruise book for her father, who served aboard during that period. Also features a crew list allowing former sailors to submit their contact information. Ff1037 underway with her crew at quarters, off the coast of california circa the later 1980s.
She was decommissioned december 1990 and struck from the navy. As a result of this docking, it is assumed that crewmembers had the opportunity to go ashore for a work detail or for liberty leave. Ships with crew members going ashore in vietnam vetshq. Uss bronstein ff1037 bronstein was commissioned on 16 june 1963, was the lead ship of her destoyer escort class.
Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Navy photograph, from the collections of the naval history and heritage command. Navy photo from the uss schofield deg3 1971 cruise book. Please compare these spectacular models level of detail compared to what other companies are selling as museum quality.
The cruise book of a nimitzclass aircraft carrier typically reaches over 600 pages in length, as it includes portraits of the more than 5,000 sailors. Uss davidson de1045 sent motorized whaleboat ashore while anchored off coast of tan my on september 20, 1972 see other category. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Ff1037 make way for the benny b click to view crew list. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Bronstein ff 1037 naval cruise book, class of 1984. 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. Buckley dd 808 uss bugara ss 331 uss butte ae 27 uss cacapon ao 52 uss caiman ss 323 uss caliente ao. Uss america cv 66 operation desert storm cruise book 1991. This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard uss bronstein. Bronstein de1037 1967, 1969, 1974 brooke deg1 1969, 1970, 1971 brooke ffg1 1977. Bronstein ff 1037 naval cruise book, class of 1984, page 12 of 102 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Uss camden aoe2 cruise book westpac cruise 19701971 the camden is one of the most efficient supply ships in the navy includes identified division photos 812 x 11 hardcover in excellent condition thank you for looking the photos show the actual item being sold.
In honor of commander theodore gordon ellyson, the uss ellyson was commissioned dd 454 on 28 november 1941 at the new york navy yard. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss bronstein de1037 19731974 westpac cruise book ebay.
The images on this site were scanned from the copy of navigator. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. Unfortunately, a cruise book was not published for the 1960 cruise. Warships representing england, canada, australia, the united states, and new zealand were in attendance and celebrated jointly. Check out our uss america cv 66 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Uss jouett contact information we had issues with the member information page i have replaced the old application with the latest and greatest. Uss bronstein de1037 destroyer escort docked to pier at da nang on december 11, 1972. This ships list is intended to provide va regional offices with a resource for determining whether a particular us navy or coast guard veteran of the vietnam era is eligible for the presumption of agent orange herbicide exposure based on operations of the veterans ship. Uss lynde mccormick ddg8, westpac 197475 navy cruise. Nicholas was one of many destroyers whose crew published a cruise book after world war ii. Uss bronstein ff 1037 was the lead ship of her class in the united states navy. 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. De1037 rick norgaard skc 1978 to 1980 tyheelofts at de1037 neil normandin et1 dec 1967 to apr 1970. The lead ship of the class was bronstein, laid down 16 may 1961 and commissioned 15 june 1963, at avondale shipyards, louisiana.
Uss intrepid cv 11 wwii cruise book great naval images on. She was named in honor of assistant surgeon ben richard bronstein, who was killed in action on 28 february 1942 when uss jacob jones dd was sunk by a german uboat off cape may, new jersey bronstein was commissioned on 16 june 1963 as de1037. Uss mcginty de365 destroyer escort sent crew members ashore at da nang for a party on westpac cruise during spring 1962 uss mckean dd784 operated on mekong and saigon river deltas during march 1415, 1967 uss mcmorris de1036 entered qui nhon. Uss bronstein de189 was a cannonclass destroyer escort built for the united states navy. A second and final ship, uss mccloy, was laid down in parallel with bronstein.
The premier site for military history research for. Comprehensive us navy website offering information on more than different us warships. This stern view of bronstein shows the large amount of deck area. Uss princeton cv 37 195051 cruise book great naval images llc on. Jan 29, 20 uss bronstein ff1037 bronstein class frigate usa jan 29, 20 uss bronstein ff1037 bronstein class frigate usa jan 29, 20 uss bronstein ff1037 bronstein class frigate usa stay safe and healthy. For veterans who served on our united states navy frigates we offer custom embroidered polo shirts, jackets, ball caps, sweaters, tshirts, denim shirts, and more. Hospital ship hope may have participated in the vietnam war also. The goodwill port call in gisborne, new zealand, lasted 3 days. This category includes large oceangoing ships of the blue water navy that entered an open water harbor and docked to a pier or otherwise docked to the shore of vietnam. Uss ticonderoga cv14 apollo 17 recovery cruise book. Examples of such vessels include hospital ships, harbor repair ships, mine.
Uss bronstein ff1037 1978 westpac cruise book ebay. Here you can browse merchandise for the following ships. The uss somers, from 1959 to 1982 participated in 11 cruises. Uss lynde mccormick ddg8, westpac 197475 navy cruise book. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments.
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