Uss boston cag 1 1956 1957 cruise book cd rare navy. After a 1947 far east deployment and subsequent overhaul, columbus joined the atlantic fleet. Uss columbus cg 12 underway in the mediterranean sea, during her last sixth fleet cruise, 1974. The ship was soon decommissioned to begin conversion to a guided missile cruiser cg12. The,600ton heavy cruiser columbus ca 74 underwent a massive conversion to a guided missile cruiser cg12 between may 1959 and late 1962. Stand by to assist after the collision of the uss floyd b. For the remainder of the year, she operated in west coast waters, then made a second far eastern cruise from 15 january to 12 june 1947.
The third uss columbus ca 74, a baltimoreclass heavy cruiser, was the first ship of the united states navy named for columbus, ohio. You would be purchasing the uss columbus cruise book after world war ii. Uss columbus ca 74 at sea in the mediterranean area, 3 november 1952. Uss columbus ca 74 1952 1953 memory cruise book log cd. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss columbus ca 74 cruise book during the korean war era. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Cruiser navy cruise books on cd from wwii through the 1960s.
Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the uss columbus ca74 article. Uss columbus ca74 cg12 was a baltimore class heavy cruiser that. Jan july 1956 far east cruise book bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation this cd will exceed your expectations a great part of naval history. Uss columbus ca74, july 1952june 1953 service or relationship. Uss columbus ca74 the third columbus ca74 was launched 30 november 1944 by bethlehem steel co. Here you can download the uss columbus ca 74 westpac cruise book 1956 as a high resolution. Uss columbus ca 74 cruise book log 1948 1949 cd navy. Did the bennington have a boiler explosion sometime around 1954, and was lt. On 1 april, she helped to sink 24 japanese submarines, prizes of war, and next day sailed for san pedro, california. Upon completion, it underwent refresher training at guantanamo bay, cuba that ended on 30 october 1953 on 5 january 1954 the berry left newport on a third tour with the sixth fleet.
This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard uss. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss columbus ca 74 cruise book during this time period. Later i transferred back to the uss helena ca75 and was discharged on 1057. She was launched on 30 november 1944 by bethlehem steel co. We are scheduling a reunion september 29th october 2nd at best western albany airport inn. The best deals on original period items, reproductions. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. Read uss columbus ca74 by for free with a 30 day free trial. Uss bennington cva20 us navy fleet korean war project. Uss columbus ca74cg12 reunion notice tippnews daily.
Later i transferred back to the uss helena ca 75 and was discharged on 1057. Uss columbus ca74 uss helena ca75 uss helena ca75 korea 1950. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Nov 09, 2017 i was on the uss columbus ca 74 for a short time in 1956 in the or division. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you. Click here to start a new topic please sign and date your posts by typing four tildes new to wikipedia. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. For more information and pictures, click on the book of your choice. Uss columbus ca 74 1948 1949 cruise book rare find bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation this cd will exceed your expectations a great part of naval history.
Far east cruise for sale tools and home improvement. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Just a month later, on 5 january 1956, she sailed for yokosuka. Following a shakedown cruise to guantanamo bay, cuba. Uss columbus ca 74 westpac cruise book 1956 history. During the summer of 1953, the ship underwent overhaul at the philadelphia naval shipyard. March 11, 1956, off luzon, philippines, uss columbus, then ca 74, and the. Uss columbus ca 74 1956 far east cruise book great naval images llc on. Disasters and phenomena main tragedy of uss memphis sinking of uss.
You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss columbus ca 74 cruise book during this time period. Uss columbus ca 74 the third columbus ca 74 was launched 30 november 1944 by bethlehem steel co. Uss columbus ca 74 cg12 was a baltimore class heavy cruiser that was later converted into a guided missile cruiser and served in that role with the atlantic fleet into the 1970s. Uss columbus ca 74 1956 cruise book log far east crew. Uss columbus ca 74 being launched at bethlehem steel companys fore. Uss columbus ca 74 1956 cruise book log far east crew photos. She participated in the occupation of japan and china in 1946, and was transferred to the atlantic in 1948. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc.
This web site was originally all cg12 material, however since the writing of the opening paragraph and putting this site on the internet, i have received many photographs and a lot of information about the uss columbus ca 74, more of cg12 and some of ssn762, which has all been added to this site. This work, carried out at the puget sound naval shipyard at bremerton, washington, involved removing all her guns and original upper decks structure. The third uss columbus ca74, a baltimoreclass heavy cruiser, was the first ship of the. List crew by last name page uss newport news ca148. Uss columbus for sale military collectibles for sale. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject put new text under old text.
Uss quincy ca71 uss saint paul ca73 uss wisconsin bb64 uss buck dd761 korean war era. Cross the equator shellback initiation pacific ocean. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Navy ship, uss columbus, ca 74 for its 195051 cruise. Jan 1958 jan 1959 far east cruise book a great part of naval history. Anyone who was on the columbus when it met up with the tin can in 56please help. If anyone from the radio gang remembers me from that time period i would be glad to hear from you. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the uss columbus ca 74 article. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited.
This web site was originally all cg12 material, however since the writing of the opening paragraph and putting this site on the internet, i have received many photographs and a lot of information about the uss columbus ca74, more of cg12 and some of ssn762, which has all been added to this site. Reassigned to the pacific fleet, columbus cleared boston 8 november 1955 for long beach, calif. The uss columbus cg12, a baltimore class cruiser, was commissioned on 8 jun 1945, as ca 74. Im looking for more information on this incident as im putting together a little booklet for my dad. Uss columbus ca 74 1954 1955 med cruise book log crew photos cd.
Book cruisebook for sale garden structures online store. Parks took part in evacuation of the tachen islands, and while in the orient once more 11 march 1956, collided with uss columbus ca74, losing 2 men and a 40foot 12 m section of her bow. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Columbus ca74 off the puget sound naval shipyard, bremerton, washington, 14 march 1959. Media in category uss columbus ca 74 the following 63 files are in this category, out of 63 total. Uss columbus ca74 cg12 was a baltimore class heavy cruiser that was later converted into a guided missile cruiser and served in that role with the. Navy and marine corps shipmates who served on the uss columbus ca74cg12 from 1944 through 1976 and the uss columbus ssn762 past and present, if you would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones.
Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text 51802 reads ship name hull number year of cruise or publication aaaron ward dm34 1945. Skillful work by her crew saved their ship, and brought her safely into subic bay for temporary repairs. Uss columbus ca 74, july 1952june 1953 service or relationship. Uss columbus ca74 at sea in the mediterranean area, 3 november 1952. Uss columbus ca 74 uss helena ca 75 uss helena ca 75 korea 1950. Craig dd885 5045 uss mcdermut dd677 5235, uss tingey dd539 55. I served on ca74 from 19521956 in the able division, rate was mmr3. Columbus ca74 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956 columbus cg12. Cruiser photo index ca74 cg12 uss columbus navsource. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures. Commissioned too late for combat in world war ii, performed post war occupation duty in the far east, then returned to the u.
This is a no reserve sale for a fantastic original copy of the cruise book for the u. The,600ton heavy cruiser columbus ca74 underwent a massive conversion to a guided missile cruiser cg12 between may 1959 and late 1962. Uss columbus ca 74 westpac cruise book 1956 the daily. While in the mediterranean, stops were made at lisbon, palermo, augusta bay, izmir, phaleron, naples. Just a month later, on 5 january 1956, she sailed for yokosuka, japan, and operated with the 7th. Uss columbus ca74 far east deployment cruise book year log 195859 navy. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. The uss columbus cg12, a baltimore class cruiser, was commissioned on 8 jun 1945, as ca74. Cruise book of the officers and men who sailed and fought from the uss enterprise during the 196667 deployment to vietnam. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss columbus ca74 us navy korean war project page 1. Port side low aerial view, taken from somewhat toward the stern.
Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer. Most sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures you would be purchasing an. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. This a great opportunity to get this book at a reasonable price other sellers on ebay are. Columbus made two more cruises to the far east in 1957 and 1958. Just a month later, on 5 january 1956, she sailed for yokosuka, japan, and operated with the 7th fleet until she returned to long beach 8 july. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Interest is that he was a friend and classmate at yale, 52 and in our nrotc unit. Uss albany cg10 nato exercises deployment cruise book year log 1975 navy. We are happy to offer a classic style 5 panel custom us navy cruiser ca 74 uss columbus embroidered hat. Check out our web sites for complete cruise book details. Uss columbus ca74 1945 1977 right at the end of world war ii, the uss columbus was built in quincy, massachusetts, and commissioned in june of 1945.
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