Lpd 8 cruise book 1977

Page 1 of 1970 cruise book page 2 of 1970 cruise book page 3 of 1970 cruise book page 4 of 1970 cruise book page 5 of 1970 cruise book page 6 of 1970 cruise book. The current uss dubuque lpd 8, was an austinclass amphibious transport dock. Cruise books westpac 1967 westpac 196869 westpac 1970 westpac 1975 westpac 1977 78 westpac 197980 westpac 198182 westpac 1983. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text. Thank you ed ragsdale for the images from your book. Dubuque lpd 8 1968, 196970, 1977, 1977 79, 198182, 1984, 199293, 200607, 2008, 2010. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise books, air force books, and books on us military history. Once there, the lpd conducted amphibious training operations out of subic bay in the philippines area through the end of the year. The second ship to bear the name, uss dubuque was commissioned on september 1st, 1967 at norfolk naval shipyard in portsmouth, virginia. Uss dubuque lpd8 1976 1977 westpac deployment log cruise.

Apparently an uncommon if not scarce cruise book as oclc does not cite any copies among member libraries. General views of uss dubuque lpd8 wikimedia commons. She was launched on 7 may 1966, and was commissioned on 21 april 1967 at norfolk, virginia. Vietnam usn us navy underwater dive diving manual book. Yes, people are still booking cruises for 2021 just not as much as you might have heard. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Home research our records military records research vessel and station log books at the national archives navy deck logs. Following a short cruise north to bahrain in late december, duluth sailed east, arriving in san diego on 14 february. A ship can be listed in more than one category, based on its activities.

Her keel was laid down at ingalls shipbuilding of pascagoula, mississippi. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Maintenance availability, naval station, san diego. The usn formed a 48 ship task force to evacuate americans and other from these countries. Texas estate james phillips vietnam war cruise book 3rd surgical hospital 71 72. We booked a mediterranean cruise and its a better value than you might think the simple dollar.

While en route, the lpd stopped at iwo jima to launch amphibious vehicles in commemoration of the world war ii battle. After returning to san diego on 4 june, the ships crew spent the next three months conducting refresher training, inspections and readiness evaluations. Ships with smaller craft going ashore in vietnam vetshq. After an amphibious assault exercise at onslow beach from 8 to 10 march, she continued south to the caribbean. Navy photo from the uss dubuque lpd 8 1976 1977 cruise book available at. After boot camp and radarman a school i spent about 3 12 years aboard the uss francis hammond de1067 a knoxclass destroyer escort. Two boilers, two steam turbines, two shafts, 24,000 shaft horsepower. The uss cleveland lpd 7, the fourth austin class amphibious transport dock, was commissioned on 21 apr 1967. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. We came home p o w of vietnam war pow vtg photo history signed wyatt 1977 book. The map above will allow you to put in the name of the ship and the year served and, based on national archive deck logs, cruise books, and ship history currently available for naval vessels, veterans will be able to see if their ship falls into the category of blue water navy ships during the period they served. Vpnavy has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the internet. Browse our extensive collection, or try a simple search for a more precise dubuque with the search bar. Whether you prefer an ocean megaship or a quaint river sailing, get the latest on all the ships at sea, the best excursions.

Uss dubuque, named for the city of dubuque, iowa, was built at ingalls shipbuilding in pascagoula, miss. If you wish to contribute a copy of your own yearbook, submit it at. The cruise book cd makes it possible for several members of the family to own one. Uss dubuque lpd8 navy cruise book 19691970 vietnam era. Uss ashtabula ao15 uss ashtabula ao15 navy cruise book 19701971. When youre about to head on a cruise it can be a little stressful to make sure youre fully prepared before you leave. After a sixweek shakedown cruise out of guantanamo bay, cuba and another month in norfolk, the amphibious assault ship began participation in her first fleet exercise in the caribbean, 15 october. Yearbooks contributed by the public are listed here. A pictorial record of a far east cruise from october 1956 through may 1957, and 1958 deploy.

Lcm6 from uss trenton lpd 14 carrying sailors and marines returning from liberty to uss trenton and uss guam lph9, capsized after collision with spanish merchant ship urlea off barcelona, spain. While it may not be for everyone, cruises are extremely popular for many vacationers. The book contains photos and information specific to the deployment. I was in the navy from nov 71 thru dec 94 duty stations i was assigned. Lpd 46, new york naval shipyard lpd 7 and lpd 8, ingalls shipbuilding lpd 9, 10, 1215, lockheed shipbuilding. Are you thinking about a romantic couples trip or a family vacation to make up for lost travel time in 2020. Travel seller and cruise companies say theyre still getting bookings for cruises, despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak that has shut down the industry this post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. Once there, the lpd conducted amphibious training operations out of subic bay in. Uss dubuque lpd 8 docked at da nang on march 15, 1970 uss vancouver lpd 9 docked to pier at da nang on june 19, 1971.

Uss david r ray dd 971 commissioning program on cd 1977 plank owner. Asbestos on amphibious warships list of affected ships. These 10 sailing experiences offer michelinworthy dining and insider access to some of the worlds most pristine places. Dubuque lpd 8 naval cruise book, class of 1977, pages 1 17 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Dubuque lpd 8 naval cruise book, covers 1 6 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. They will be added to our library over the next few months.

Uss nashville lpd alumni association cruise books. Uss boston ca69 vietnam deployment cruise book year log 1968 navy. Maybe its because of the little planning that is required or perhaps because you are secluded in. This listing is for the following original cruise book. Lpd 8 the toughest gator going click to view crew list. Dubuque lpd 8 naval cruise book, class of 1977, pages 1 17. During the twomonth cruise, trenton participated in four exercises, two of which lantreadex 276 and rum punch were held in cooperation with units of the british and dutch navies. Vpnavy united states navy patrol squadrons vpnavy library. I was there in 1972 till 1975 on the uss hancock cva 19 and the lpd 8 uss dubuque. Commissioned mainly in the early 1940s, amphibious warships supported world war ii efforts, they were designed to transport troops and also aided in discharging ground force cargo. Amphibious assault ships victory rover naval base cruises. The 1970s cruise ship nightmare that ended in a mutiny. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog. Wow hanna arrived at alava pier naval station subic bay republic of the philippines on 3 may 1975 with approximately 2500 vietnamese refugees and,third country nationals and americans who were living in vietnam for one reason or another.

Dubuque lpd 8 1970, 1984 duluth lpd 6 1978, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1989. The latest cruise news, covering new ships, cruise offers, the best ports of call, and deals on top sailings. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. She was launched on august 6, 1966 and commissioned on september 1, 1967 at norfolk naval shipyard in portsmouth, virginia. Apr 29, 1975 well nowi just realized i did not ever finish this storytomorrow will the the 42 anniversary of operation frequent wind. This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. Uss enterprise cvn65 1976 1977 westpac deployment cruise book cruisebook.

Navy, taken or made as part of that persons official duties. Us navy cruise book store 1 followers andermace 14 andermaces feedback score is 14 100. Lpd 15 publication date 1975 topics ponce amphibious transport dock. Nashville lpd 1977 nassau lha4 1982, 1984, 1987 navarro apa215 1959, 1965, 1968. Us navy photo from the uss ogden lpd5 1985 cruise book. The book contains photos and information specific to. Built by ingalls shipbuilding of pascagoula, mississippi, cleveland was commissioned at the height of the war in viet nam and steamed there repeatedly early in her career. The required evidence can come from an official ship history, deck logs, cruise books, captains letters, or similar documents. Uss dubuque lpd8 transporting aircraft, circa in 1976. Uss dubuque lpd 8 transported troops, equipment, and supplies ashore with smallervessels and docked at da nang and elsewhere from junenovember 1968, octoberdecember 1969, januarymarch 1970, and apriljuly 1971. Her keel was laid down on january 25, 1965 by ingalls shipbuilding.

Lpd 8 as unit of amphibious ready group off vietnam on the 23d. Navy asw patrol squadrons is posted with permission on pages dedicated to each respective squadron. Underway on september for her first westpac deployment in almost two years, duluth steamed to okinawa with blt 23 embarked. Dubuque lpd 8 naval cruise book, class of 1988, page 6 of has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high. Feb 02, 2019 us navy 100324n5969b039 uss dubuque lpd 8 cruises the pacific ocean.

Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. It may be time to move from daydreaming about your next cruise vacation to serious pla. Oclc does cite bennington cruisebooks for 19531954, 1957 the log. May 03, 2003 the peleliu esg will include lpd 8 dubuque, lsd 42 germantown, cg 73 port royal, ddg 73 decatur, ffg 33 jarrett and ssn 772 greenville it was originally scheduled to deploy with the uss topeka. We may receive compensation when you click on links to t. Knowing all of the steps that happen before you leave port and how long it can take will help you arrive with plenty of. July 1976may 1977 deployment cruise book 21jan2000 vp46. Ogden was laid down on 4 february 1963 by the new york naval shipyard. Burton, and commissioned at new york city on 19 june 1965 with captain floyd m. If you are a subscriber, the search path to follow is. Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vpvpb patrol aircraft past and present.

These were reclassified as a fast frigate ff1067 in 1975. With these five dreamy thanksgiving cruises, you might rethink all the thanksgivings to come. Uss hornet cvs12 see price uss hornet cvs12 1959 far east us naval cruise book westpac wanderings. Statistics show that only 2535% of sailors purchased their cruise book. Uss ponce lpd 15, mediterranean cruise, 19741975 by ponce amphibious transport dock. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely. Article operation frequent wind 29 april 1975 page 2. Dubuque, lpd 8, 196970, 1977 79, 1982, 1984, 199293, 200607, 2008, 2010. Uss dubuque lpd8 navy cruise book 19691970 vietnam era lawrence allen, crew of uss dubuque, ltjg v. Here are the programs and portals that let you use points to book a cruise or earn them for paid travel. Uss dubuque lpd 8 docked at da nang on march 15, 1970 uss duluth lpd 6 made numerous dockings at da nang, as well as transporting troops and supplies to chu lai, vung tau, and quang tri, from may 1967 to august 1972. Here you can download the uss dubuque lpd 8 westpac cruise book 197677 as a high resolution. Dubuque lpd 8 naval cruise book, class of 1977, pages. Our goal is to help you make smarter financial decisions by providing you with interactive tools and financial calculators, publishing original and objective content, by enabl.

At the time of decommissioning, she was the thirdoldest commissioned ship in the us. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to. Uss dubuque is named after dubuque, iowa on the mississippi river and her founder, julien dubuque a french canadian explorer. Uss duluth lpd 6 austin class amphibious transport dock. We also will very quickly have alumni ownership of the cruise books for 1977, the 1995 cruise, the winter 9697 cruise and the 2003 cruise. Uss ponce lpd 15, mediterranean cruise, 19741975 by ponce amphibious. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely accessible us navy cruise books 1821 cruise books and 28 decommissioning programs available us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Duluth lpd6 1977 78, 198182, 1983, 198485, 1987, 1989.

This web site provides access to a considerable mixture of dubuque, together with listings such as polaris, pool pump, solar pool, pool filter, plus many more. Uss cleveland lpd 7, an austinclass amphibious transport dock, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named for the city in ohio. In 1975 both cambodia and vietnam would fall to the communist. Cruisebooks could take from 2 minutes to 20 minutes to download depending on the speed of your internet connection. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. After commisioning and shake down in hampton roads, va, dubuque sailed for her homeport of san diego, ca via the panama canal. Commissioned uss dubuque lpd 8 in september 1967, capt. The uss dubuque lpd 8, an austin class amphibious transport dock, was commissioned on 1 sep 1967. Apr 29, 1975 in 1975 i was ships company on board the uss hancock cva19. Uss ogden lpd 5, an austinclass amphibious transport dock, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for ogden, utah. Be the first to discover secret destinations, travel hacks, and more. Amphibious warships, also known as gator freighters, are an integral part of the u. By proceeding, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of use.

Here are the navy westpac cruise books available to purchase. We are an independent, advertisingsupported comparison service. Navy cruise books published between 1918 and 2009, two of which are from the reeves. Please note that while we are exploring options to compress these files, some are. The multimedia presentation gives a whole new look and feel to these great cruise books. Uss dubuque lpd 8 1976 1977 westpac deployment log cruise book cruisebook.

It was the only ship i served on during my enlistment. Shortly thereafter the cuban missile crisis arose and okinawa remained in the area, lending force to the united states stand, until 3 december. Westpac 1980 cruise 19831984 ironmen 1988 there is a very large online collection of u. Uss peleliu lha5 expeditionary strike group 03 deployment. Uss dubuque lpd 8 austin class amphibious transport dock. Uss dubuque lpd8, an austinclass amphibious transport dock, is the second ship of the united states navy to be named for the city of dubuque, iowa uss dubuque is named after dubuque, iowa on the mississippi river and her founder, julien dubuque a french canadian explorer. Uss ogden lpd 5 197173 patrol squadron 1 197375 vaq7 197577 rtc san diego, ca 1977 81 destroyer squadron 31 198184 commatvaqwingpac 198488 vaq142 198890 uss carl vinson cvn70 199192 vfa127 199294 yncsw barkley buddy reed. Dubuque lpd 8 naval cruise book, class of 1988, page 6 of. Uss dubuque lpd 8 19691970 westpac vietnam war cruise book. Welcome to the official home of the uss duluth crewmembers association across the top of this page there are several categories with lots of great information that allow you to expand on what is available for your viewing experience. During overhaul, the entire exterior of the ship was sand blasted, primed and painted and the ship received new zincs, sea valves, rudders.