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On august 22, 2019, the va began scanning more than 20 million images from the u. Navy and coast guard deck logs so that they can be made available online. Uss oriskany cva34 vietnam deployment cruise book year. Here you can download the uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 196768 as a high resolution. Uss oriskany cv34 oriskany cva34 an attack aircraft carrier was laid down 1 may 1944 by the new york naval shipyard launched october 1945.

Named for the 1777 battle of oriskany which was fought during the american revolution, the carrier was launched on october, 1945, with ida cannon serving as sponsor. Here you will find information related to oriskany creek, new york and the rich history that follows it. Oriskany left her home port of san diego and completed one combat cruise to korea in 195253. Launched commissioned into the united states navy on the uss oriskany, was an essexclass aircraft carrier completed during world war ii uss oriskany near midway atoll it was the largest vessel ever sunk to make a reef after it was decommissioned.

On 29 july 1967, a fire broke out on board the aircraft carrier uss forrestal after an electrical anomaly caused a zuni rocket on a f4b phantom to fire, striking an external fuel tank of an a4 skyhawk. Oriskany got underway five days later, entering san francisco bay naval shipyard for overhaul and extensive firedamage repairs on 23 november 1966. The flammable jet fuel spilled across the flight deck, ignited, and triggered a chainreaction of explosions that killed 4 sailors and injured 161 at the time, forrestal was engaged in. Uss oriskany cvcva34 nicknamed mighty o, and occasionally referred to as the oboat. John iarrobino during his command of the uss oriskany, 19661967.

Navy and marine military personnel who served aboard the uss oriskany cva34. The ship was named for the battle of oriskany during the revolutionary war. While still incomplete her construction was suspended 12 august 1947. A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format. She made one korean war combat cruise, from september 1952 to may 1953. Oriskany completed all deployment preparations by early june, 1967 and sailed for her ninth western pacific tour on the 16th. Boston cag 1 naval cruise book, class of 1967, page 9. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Uss oriskany cva34 the deck logs project was undertaken by members of the original blue water navy vietnam veterans association to document when certain ships were within vietnam territorial seas defined as 12 miles from baseline. The united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51665 reads. Uss randolph cvs15 task group alfa deployment cruise book year log 1960 navy. Welcome to the official home of the uss oriskany cvcva34. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited.

Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. Oriskany would be operating with other ships and aircraft carriers delivering attacks to north vietnam and insurgent enemy areas of south vietnam. Author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Navy cruise book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. Im also proud to offer uss oriskany cruise books for download for every cruise the ship made during her illustrious career. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Uss oriskany cva34 vietnam deployment cruise book year log 1965 navy. Boston cag 1 naval cruise book, class of 1967, page 9 of 164 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks.

Us navy observation squadron sixty seven 1967 1968 cruise book vietnam war vo67. Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. On the morning of the 26 th of october, 1966 the uss oriskany was stationed 50 miles off the north coast of vietnam. Uss oriskany reunion association membership information. Here you can download the uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 1966 as a high resolution. Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Because my digital cruise books and many of the artifacts found here are in pdf format. 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. Uss oriskany cva 34 westpac cruise book 1970, 11 september 1970. Alamo lsd33 1961, 1966, 196768, 1969, 1972, 1974, 197576, 1977, 1980, 1986. Uss belleau wood cvl24 maiden deployment cruise book year log 194445 navy.

Sh e remained in a state of preservation until after the outbreak of hostilities in korea in june 1950 then was rushed to completion. Unfollow uss cruise book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Check out our uss oriskany cva 34 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of.

Navy aircraft carrier uss oriskany cva34 during the fire on 26 october 1966 off vietnam. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. The uss oriskany, known affectionately as the mighty o, is an aircraft carrier 911. Price new from used from hardcover, 1968 please retry. A tragic accident onboard the uss oriskany cost many lives. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Uss oriskany cvcva34 essex class aircraft carrier us navy. From the revolutionary battle of 1777 to the uss oriskany cva34 and the oriskany museum and reunion association dedicated to preserving this important piece of american history. The potential for explosive hazards had already been underscored in previous disasters aboard the uss forrestal cv59 in 1967, and the oriskany in 1966. No results for cruise 1967 similar to cruise 1967 on ebay.

Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. With operations focusing further south, the only pilot loss of the cruise took place on 20. Laid down at the new york naval shipyard on may 1, 1944, uss oriskany cv34 was intended to be a longhull essexclass aircraft carrier. A group of skyhawk jet bombers was being prepared for action in the hanger below. With the end of world war ii, work on oriskany was halted in august 1947 when the. Each cruise book cd will automatically start when inserted in your computers cd drive. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog. According to the oriskany cruise book, the warship, after turning north along the coast of chile, steamed through seas so rough that the crew had to sit on the mess hall decks to eat. Uss oriskany cvcva34 nicknamed mighty o, and occasionally referred to as the oboat was one of the few essexclass aircraft carriers completed after world war ii for the united states navy. This little 70page book by photo chief giberson contains photos he took in the course of his job onboard the aircraft carrier uss oriskany cva34 during the middle years of the usvietnam conflict. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss oriskany page.

Uss oriskany cva 34 with carrier air wing 16 cvw16 embarked 1967 uss oriskany cva 34 with carrier air wing 16 cvw16 embarked october 1966. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. After short stops at pearl harbor and then cubi point, philippines, where commander, carrier division nine, brought his flag on board on 9 july, oriskany sailed to yankee station in the south china sea. Oriskanypatch a former crew member of the mighty o. The history of oriskany differs considerably from that of her sister.

Uss oriskany cva34 with aircraft from cvw19 nm including vf191 satans kittens f8j crusaders, vf194 red lightnings f8j crusaders, va153 blue tail flies a7b corsairs, va215 barn owls a7b corsairs, va155 silver foxes a7b corsairs, vfp63 eyes of the fleet det. Scarce 1987 navy cruise book uss saipan lha2 marg 187 we did it all. Uss oriskany cva34 1967 westpac vietnam cruise book ebay. Uss oriskany cva 34 enroute to the western pacific with aircraft from cvw16 ah including vf111 sundowners f8c crusaders, vf162 hunters f8e crusaders, va163 saints a4e skyhawks, va164 ghost riders a4e skyhawks, va152 fighting aces a1hj skyraiders, vah4 fourrunners det. Book celebrates the ship being awarded the efficiency pennant for 196566. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Oriskany underwent modification, which included the addition of a new angled deck, enclosed hurricane bow, and new upgraded electronics. Navy and coast guard deck logs from 1956 to 1978 will be closed to researchers. As one who also served on the mighty o westpac cruise of 1967, its easy. Rare 1972 uss oriskany cva34 deployment cruise book aircraft carrier mightyo rare 1972.

Following the korean war, oriskany and her crew starred in the bridges at toko ri and men of the fighting lady. This book is in good condition with no writing or tears, solid spine, with maybe slight rubbing on the corners. Get the best deals on uss book when you shop the largest online selection at. Yard work was completed on 23 march 1967 and the warship shifted to alameda for sea trials in april and refresher training with cvw16 in may. Commanding officers please sign the guest book and list years served if a hunter.