Uss galveston clg 3 cruise book

Uss galveston clg 3 1960 uss guam cb 2 wwii uss helena ca 75 1951 uss helena ca 75 1953. About the historical uss galveston, clg3 and the men who served aboard her. Uss galveston clg 3 westpac and mediterranean cruise book 196869. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz.

Port quarter surface view, with a mothballed battleship in the background. A spotter reported viet cong killed in action during this bombardment, 50 structures and five guns destroyed. Search for library items search for lists search for. Years back we used to have in the ships store the shirt pictured.

In 1962 he reported aboard the uss bearss dd654, and made qm3. Sound track originally uploaded contained ed songs of the period which have been replaced by youtube. Uss galveston cl93 clg 3 was a clevelandclass light cruiser of the united states navy that was later converted to a galveston class guided missile cruiser. Rare wwii us navy cruise book uss lunga point blue angels leaders estate. Usn shipsuss galveston clg3 national archives photos. Usn 750265 recognition silhouette of uss galveston clg 3, prepared 10 july 1958 from a drawing dated 16 may 1958. Log book go 444 previous page next name 200 soupy campbell. Blistered paint on the barrels of the ships 647 guns after firing over 440 rounds of ammunition at viet cong targets in the i corps area of south vietnam, 23 september 1965. Uss galveston clg3 cruise book thunder in the west vietnam war westpac cruise 1965 pounding the coast of the north and south includes identified division photos 812 x 11 hardcover in good condition thank you for looking the photos show the actual item being sold. Westpac navy for sale military collectibles for sale. A uss galveston clg3 is something of a rarity in the pacific fleet the guided missile light cruiser has spent almost as much time in atlantic and mediterranean waters as she has in the western pacific since moving to san diego in 1962. The cruise book cd makes it possible for several members of the family to own one. Navy and coast guard deck logs from 1956 to 1978 will be closed to researchers.

Uss galveston clg3 vietnam war deployment cruise book year. Uss galveston clg3 navy cruise book 196869 vietnam era lawrence allen, crew of uss galveston, lcdr r. Clg 3 uss galveston, galveston class guidedmissile cruiser, us navy history and characteristics. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss galveston. Uss galveston clg3 navy cruise book 196869 vietnam era.

The cruisers construction was suspended when nearly complete 24 june 1946. Uss george clymer pa 27 1954 1955 westpac cruise book on cd rare. Uss galveston was commissioned on 28 may 1958 as the navys first ship to carry the talos guided missile, a longrange, and quite large, antiaircraft weapon. Uss galveston cl 93 clg3 was laid down as a cleveland class light cruiser but was eventually completed as a guided missile cruiser and served throughout the 1960s, fighting in vietnam. Uss galveston clg 3 westpac and mediterranean cruise book. This collection of historical documents and media can be accessed by.

This channel was established as a collection point for galveston shipmates to share their videos and photo montages. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard uss galveston.

Uss galveston clg 3, originally cl93, was a guided missile cruiser in service from 1958 to 1970 list of ships with the same or similar names this article includes a list of ships with the same or similar names. Originally built as clevelandclass light cruisers cl in the united states navy during world war ii, in 1957 three ships were redesignated as galvestonclass guided missile light cruisers clg and fitted with the talos longrange surfacetoair missile system. Great deals from u s naval history store in ebay stores. Rare, new copy of the collectible book created by the officers and crew of uss galveston clg 3 to commemorate the incredible 19681969 double cruise to westpac and vietnam followed by an immediate med cruise from the introduction. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Cruiser navy cruise books on cd from wwii through the 1960s. Media in category uss galveston clg 3 the following 30 files are in this category, out of 30 total. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss george clymer apa 27 westpac cruise book log 1961 cd. This page details the development and operational history of the uss galveston cl93 clg93 clg3 light cruiser guidedmissile. The premier site for military history research for. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection.

Ce2 uss galveston cruise book 1968 1969 navy clg3 6th fleet westpac talos. He was puzzled when he reported to the precommissioning detail in 1962 after learning that the ship was being. Yes, he dealt us a great blow with his indiscretion near the end, but what great man hasnt had an indiscretion in his life, and he paid for it with his life as i suspected it would. Uss providence clg 6 operated on saigon river 3 days during january 1964 and on cua viet river during august 1972. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. During the two year refit, the aft superstructure was completely replaced and all aft guns were removed to make room for the twin. Usn shipsuss galveston clg3, previously cl93 ibiblio. Call merry manor direct, 12077746151, tell them you are with the uss galveston shipmates association. Galveston clg 3 1960, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1969 garcia ff1040 1986 gary ffg51 1988. Browse through military records by war, date, locations and name.

About the historical uss galveston, clg3 and the men who served aboard. Uss galveston clg 3 westpac and mediterranean cruise. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. The galveston was laid down on 20 february 1944 and was launched on 22 april 1945. He requested transfer to a new construction on the west coast. Uss midway cva41 westpac deployment cruise book year log 197677 u s navy. Usn 710168 uss galveston clg 3 at the philadelphia naval shipyard, pennsylvania, on 28 may 1958, the day she was commissioned. Navy photograph from the uss galveston clg3 1965 cruise book. Navy photograph, from the collections of the naval history and heritage command. Cruiser photo index cl93 clg3 uss galveston navsource. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable.

Some time back i received a photo taken from the deck of the uss galveston clg3 of a hiline transfer to what i was sure was the uss little rock. He made two caribbean cruises, and made qmsn in 1961. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Usn 710158 52858 closeup of talos missile installation aboard the guided missile cruiser uss galveston cag3. Uss gearing dd 710 1957 1958 cruise book cd us navy. An area for shipmates and their families to share notes of interest, requests, comments, complaints, suggestions, or just about anything else.

The required evidence can come from an official ship history, deck logs, cruise books, captains letters, or similar documents. Uss galveston clg 3 empty shell casings piled on deck of the guided missile light cruiser uss galveston clg 3 after her sixinch guns delivered more than 440 rounds of ammunition in the 1st corps area of south viet nam on the morning of 23 september 1965. Naval history cruise book was stored by the publisher for over 45 years and never previously distributed. In addition to the images presented on other pages, the national archives appears to hold other views of uss galveston clg 3. Uss galveston clg3 1965 westpacvietnam war cruise book. Above the pocket, left side when worn is embroidered uss galveston clg 3 in gold, and there is nothing else on the shirt. Uss oklahoma city clg5 1971 3d cad model cad and 3d. Uss galveston cl93 clg93 clg3 light cruiser guided. Her second western pacific cruise, in junedecember 1965, included active involvement in the vietnam war, with the cruiser using her five and sixinch guns to. We are an all volunteer association dedicated to serving the crews of the uss galveston clg3 and their families.

Uss galveston clg 3 1960 navyship cruise book on cd. Military records for family, persons, notables and others. I will try to describe the steps i followed to make a very accurate 1. Uss galveston clg 3 westpac deployment cruise book year log 196364. Uss galveston cl93clg3 was a clevelandclass light cruiser of the united states navy. Jane bakos, wife of uss galveston clg 3 sailor bob bakos em3 61 63 while they were attending the uss galveston shipmates association reunion in buffalo, in 2011. Plank owner 1960, mini cruise 1962 atlantic to pacific, westpac 6364, westpac 1965, med 1967, and westpacmed 6869. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.

A uss galveston clg3 is something of a rarity in the pacific fleet the guided missile light. Usn shipsuss galveston clg3 actions and activities. I have been working on a 3d cad model of the uss oklahoma city clg 5 as configured in 1971 since 2004. There are a total of 46 vietnam war ships and submarines 19551975 entries in the military factory. Uss galveston was commissioned on 28 may 1958 as the navys first ship to. This page features photographs of uss galveston clg 3 that should be available from the national archives. Uss galveston clg3 westpac deployment cruise book year log 196364 navy. After some time on hold with the atlantic reserve fleet, she was reworked as a guidedmissile cruiser with hull identifier clg 93 on february 4th, 1956 and became the lead ship of the new galveston class. Created by the crew of uss galveston clg3 to commemorate the 19681969 westpac cruise, this rare, new copy of the u. Uss galveston clg3 1965 westpacvietnam war cruise book ebay.

We will continually strive to build a internet presence to honor the memory of the sailors who sailed aboard the twelve years the galveston was in service, and would encourage all who sailed on her to become an association member. On may 23rd, 1957, she was redesignated yet again finally becoming uss galveston clg 3. May 21, 2016 all of us in the uss galveston clg 3 shipmates association owe him a debt of gratitude because without him this organization would not be what it is. Learning to navigate these pages is easy, just click around. Uss galveston clg 3 cruise book thunder in the west vietnam war westpac cruise 1965 pounding the coast of the north and south includes identified division photos 812 x 11 hardcover in good condition thank you for looking the photos show the actual item being sold. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51639 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication. Mar 16, 2009 a photo montage of the ship and crew taken by 1st division, seaman, b rank. Uss galveston clg 3 westpac deployment cruise book year log 196364 navy. Rare, new copy of the collectible book created by the officers and crew of uss galveston clg3 to commemorate the incredible 19681969 double cruise to westpac and vietnam followed by an immediate med cruise from the introduction. The cruisers construction was suspended when nearly complete on 24 june 1946. Uss galveston 196869 medwestpac navy cruise book navy. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. A specific ship may be listed in more than one category, based on its activities. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted.

Our dealer informs me that if you wish your name embroidered on the right side when worn it. This site separates current events, reunions and the like in crew quarters, and cruise books, old photos, videos, etc in the, ships history. Navy and coast guard deck logs so that they can be made available online. Above the pocket, left side when worn is embroidered uss galveston clg3 in gold, and there is nothing else on the shirt. A multimedia presentation celebrating 16 years in business not just a photo or poster but a work of art. On august 22, 2019, the va began scanning more than 20 million images from the u. Rare, new copy of the collectible book created by the officers and crew of uss galveston clg3 to commemorate the incredible 19681969 double cruise to westpac and vietnam followed by an immediate med cruise.

Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Which navy shipsunits are agent orange eligible 1st lt. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss galveston page. This page features all the overall views we have of uss galveston clg 3 after conversion to a guided missile cruiser, and provides links to other images concerning her actions, activities and disposition. Uss galveston clg 3 galveston guided missile light cruiser. Navy cruise book for sale military collectibles for sale. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss galveston clg 3 cruise book during this time period. Uss galveston clg3 vietnam war deployment cruise book.