They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. The book also includes the visit from ben aflleck and the ships homecoming. Known as big e, shes due to be decommissioned in 20. Uss enterprise cvn 65 mediterranean arabian sea cruise. May 30, uss enterprise departed naval air station alameda for its th mayor deployment. Following summer pulse 2004, the enterprise carrier strike group returned to norfolk on 23 july 2004. Great covid19 update from dr dave mckay authour of uss enterprise book. Uss enterprise cvn 65, formerly cvan65, is a decommissioned united states navy aircraft carrier. During deployments a vrc fleet tactical support squadron detachment provides carrieronboard delivery and is embarked aboard the carrier but is no real part of the air wing. John ring assumes command of the aircraft carrier uss nimitz cvn 68 from capt. During summer pulse 2004, the enterprise carrier strike group participated in nato exercises neo tapon and joint maritime course 042 before joining the harry s. Our team offers a varied array of uss enterprise and much more. March 3, 1984 the first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier departed homeport for dependents day cruise. Uss enterprise cvn65 deployment cruise book year log 2003 2004 navy book is in excellent used condition.
You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss enterprise cv 6 cruise book during world war ii. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. Uss enterprise cvn 65 mediterranean arabian sea cruise book 2007. The united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments. Us navy uss enterprise cvn65 mediterran ean deployment 2003 2004 cruise book. Westpac patch for sale military collectibles for sale. Due to cost, she is the only ship in her class and. Uss enterprise carrier wing one, 2003 2004, save the planet, recycle bombs, recycled cruise summer surge 04 patch, hat, master chief patches, inside cuffs of dress uniform, enterprise cvan65 image. A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format. The first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier will be dismantled at the shipyard prior to the scheduled commissioning of the next aircraft carrier enterprise cvn 80.
Uss enterprise cruise books currently for sale on ebay. This book covers the 2007 deployment of the uss enterprise. Alamo lsd33 1961, 1966, 196768, 1969, 1972, 1974, 197576, 1977, 1980, 1986. List of ships of the united states navy named enterprise. Uss enterprise carrier wing one, 2003 2004, save the planet, recycle bombs, recycled cruise summer surge 04 patch, hat, master chief patches, inside cuffs of dress uniform, enterprise cvan65. Launched in 1960 and commissioned in 1961, its the oldest vessel still in use in the u. Uss enterprise cvn 65 makes its final voyage from naval station norfolk to newport news shipbuilding june 20. From 2003 to 2004, the carrier provided air support for operation iraqi freedom. Uss enterprise cvn 65 mediterranean cruise book 2003 04 did you serve aboard uss enterprise cvn 65.
Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Uss enterprise cvn65 2001 cruise video part 25 youtube. Uss enterprise cvn65 cruise book 2003 2004 deployment robin williams marines. 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. The cruisebook is 544 all color pages that portray the voyages of the 2003 2004 deployment of the uss enterprise. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever.
Ruth was commanding officer of nimitz from march 2012 to july 2014 during the ships participation in rim of the pacific 2012 and a western pacific deployment in 20. Also included is holiday coverage of thanksgiving, christmas, and new years. Uss enterprise carrier strike group goes through suez canal duration. After more than fifteen years without building any model, i saw the uss enterprise 50 scale in a mall. Eventually, nhhc transfers the deck logs to the national archives and records administration nara. Uss enterprise cvn 65 for sale farm equipment for sale. The disposal of all nine true leahy class ships went like this. Cvn 65 online cvn 65 shop collectibles online daily. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Currently, these planes are from vrc30 west coast or vrc40 east coast.
The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. June 15, cvn 65 arrived in pearl harbor, hawaii, for a fourday port call after participating in a multinational exercise rimpac 84. The book give you sense and feel of what life was like and how uss enterprise and crew operated her over past 5 decades. Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity. May 02, 2010 uss george washington cv73 2004 suez canal cincy4256. Uss enterprise cvn65 us navy cruise book 2001 40 years of service 544 pages. Find our vast catalog of uss enterprise cvn 65 now. So ten years ago, i began again to assemble plastic models, many ships and planes. Westpac cruise 1974 75 westpac cruise 1976 77 westpac cruise 1978 westpac cruise 1982 83 westpac cruise 1984 85 world cruise 1986 westpac cruise 1988 world cruise 1989 90 mediterranean arabian sea cruise 1996 mediterranean arabian sea cruise 1998 99 mediterranean arabian sea cruise 2001 mediterranean cruise 2003 2004 world. Find out more about these records and how to access them below. Uss george washington cv73 2004 suez canal youtube. Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss enterprise cruise book during world war ii.
Uss enterprise the navys eighth ship to bear the name was the worlds first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier. Ships history is given, as well as, the norfolk departure, ports, tiger cruise, and homecoming. Us navy uss enterprise cvan65 westpac 2nd vietnam 19661967 cruise book. During her more than 50 years of service she has set many records and milestones including steaming with a speed of more than 40 knots during her sea trials after construction. Uss enterprise cvn 65 mediterranean cruise book 200304.
Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss enterprise page. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Official cruise book as issued to crew members of uss enterprise med cruise 2003 2004 september 2003 through february 29, 2004. Available for download from the multimedia gallery, this infographic shares a brief glimpse into one of the most storied ships in u. Recently, my bige had an unrecoverable accident and again i have the opportunity to build it. Great deals from u s naval history store on cvn book ebay. Like her predecessor of world war ii fame, she is nicknamed big e. She was the first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier and the eighth united states naval vessel to bear the name. 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. Great deals from navsecgru patches in usncruisebooks. Uss enterprise cvn65 deployment cruise book year log 2003 2004 u s navy.
Uss enterprise for sale collectibles for everything. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. See more of uss enterprise cvn 65 book on facebook. Us navy uss enterprise cvn65 mediterranean deployment. 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. Uss enterprise cvn65 westpac vietnam deployment cruise book year log 1971. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Uss enterprise cvn65 2001 mediterranean sea and arabian persian gulf deployment cruise vhs video part 25, produced by the ships public affairs office and distributed with the sale of. Check out our uss enterprise cvn 65 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Aircraft carrier flight operations compilation from the deck of the legendary enterprise. Enterprise has the distinction of being both the first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier and the longest carrier in the world. Eight ships used in the service of the united states or of the colonial forces of the united states revolutionary war six of which were united states navy ships have been named enterprise with a ninth currently under construction.
Dr mckays book is a big book and it needed to be since it covers over 50 years of uss enterprise cvn 65 history with very detail text and great photos. Uss enterprise cvn 65 20032004 cruisebook bluewater. Uss enterprise cvn 65 mediterranean cruise book 2003 04. Us navy uss enterprise cvn65 mediterranean deployment 2003. The infographic was originally posted shortly after enterprise was inactivated in 2012, after 51 years of service. Cruise book, uss enterprise cvan65, westpac 197172, after extended yard period in newport news shipbuilding and dry dock company from the day she arrived october, 1969 to january 15, 1971. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the ebay partner network.
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