The uss hornet sea, air and space museum has joined organizations in 46 states, puerto rico, and panama that are part of the smithsonian affiliations program, all working to preserve heritages, expand knowledge and inspire learning. This page reflects the department of the navys computer run of the awards given to the. At, i am looking for 93 94 west pac cruise book and old friends. The christian science monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. Training cruise to pearl harbor, highlighted by a waratsea and missile shoot exercise in hawaiian waters. The ship had a tender availability with acadia ad42 from 27 january5 february while in port at. Uss acadia former destoyer tender uss acadia prior to sink. 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.
Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Sun tzu cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss acadia ad42 was a yellowstoneclass destroyer tender in the service of the united states navy, named after acadia national park. Due to space restrictions, i am only showing cruise book covers on this site. Find out more about these records and how to access them below. We have many titles not listed and we welcome your inquiries. She was inactive and in reserve after her 1994 decommissioning at naval inactive ship maintenance facility nismf, pearl harbor, hawaii under maintenance category b, until sunk off guam during a live fire training exercise valiant shield. These ships are also considered as flight ii of the samuel gompers class of tenders built in the 1960s. Click here to see which uss acadia memorabilia are currently for sale on ebay.
Uss samuel gompers ad37 1970 westpac vietnam cruise book ebay. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss acadia page. Acadia was commissioned into the era of standing us naval presence in the persian gulf. Many former sailors lose their cruise books over time, and then desperately look for a copy in their retirement years. A total of thirtyseven united states navy personnel were killed or later died as a result of the attack, and twentyone were injured. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. Acadia embarked upon the voyage to the far east on 5 january 1985. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Aaaron ward dm34 1945 abbot dd629 1958, 1960 abraham lincoln cvn72 1993 acadia ad42 1985, 1991 adair apa91 1946.
So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak. The uss kiska ae35, a kilaueaclass ammunition ship, was commissioned on 16 dec 1972. Uss stark ffg 31, 23rd ship of the oliver hazard perry class of guidedmissile frigates, was named for admiral harold rainsford stark 18801972. She was inactive and in reserve after her 1994 decommissioning at naval inactive ship maintenance facility nismf, pearl harbor, hawaii under maintenance category b, until sunk off guam during a live fire training exercise valiant shield on september 20, 2010. Please note that all email addresses and homepage links worked when placed on this page. Acadia ad 42 naval cruise book, class of 1983, page 16 of. Acadia ad 42 naval cruise book, class of 1983, page 5 of 208. Uss marvin shields ff1066 where snipes and twidgets are welcome operations. On august 22, 2019, the va began scanning more than 20 million images from the u. Uss acadia ad42 navy brass plaque 5 58 x 7 18 x 38 inch, 2 lb. While there was not much for the other ships to do the acadia completed as many time repairs as were were needed to the four tended units.
Ordered from todd pacific shipyards in seattle, washington, on 23 january 1978, stark was laid down on 24 august 1979, launched on 30 may 1980, and commissioned on 23 october 1982 with cdr terence w. Of all the sights we had seen on our world cruise, the best one of all was seeing our loved ones on that pier. Vtg book us army field artillery training center fort. He was an electrician on the uss arcadia from 19551959. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Acadia ad 42 naval cruise book, covers 1 4 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. The premier site for military history research for genealogists, researchers, history buffs. Uss acadia ad42 underway off san diego, california, november 1985. The acadia doesnt cruise out of its berth at the san diego navy yard very often. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. The uss acadia ad42, a yellowstoneclass destroyer tender, was. Flint was transferred to the military sealift command as tae32 and continued to pass the ammo with a civilian crew under navy leadership.
Ad42, robert bean, mm2, 81982 11985, frilydily at, there are few. The following is a list naval auxillary ships containing asbestos. The uss flint ae32 deployment history and significant events of her service career follow. Tied up amid the cruisers and destroyers of the pacific fleet, the uss acadia looks. Learn about the navy and military ships commissioned between 1940 and 1990 that had risks of asbestos exposure with our free mesothelioma book. Til that the uss acadia was the first us navy ship to house a wartime. If anyone can help me with maybe with a copy of the book please let me know. Uss kiska was built at the litton ship yard at pascagoula, ms. Uss acadia tin can sailors the national association of. It was recorded during our performance at the acey ducey lounge in pearl harbor, hawaii, on july 20, 1982. The uss stark incident occurred during the iraniraq war on 17 may 1987, when an iraqi jet aircraft fired two missiles at the american frigate uss stark.
Navy auxiliary ships naval ships containing asbestos. During the remaining months of 1984, the destroyer tender concentrated on repair work and preparations for her second deployment overseas. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog. Still have the cruise book from the 58 round the horn cruise, an ashtray and a couple of patches. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment.
Eventually, nhhc transfers the deck logs to the national archives and records administration nara. Former destoyer tender uss acadia prior to sinking after target duty off the mariana islands in september. The goat locker cpo deck log october 1999 cpo email addresses are available by clicking on the cpos name. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. We also offer outofprint and unusual scientific, historical and technical books. Veterans who served aboard naval auxiliary ships and became ill after exposure to asbestos may be eligible to file an asbestos lawsuit and receive compensation for their injuries. She was inactive and in reserve after her 1994 decommissioning at naval inactive ship maintenance facility nismf, pearl harbor, hawaii, under maintenance category b, until sunk off guam during a livefire training exercise valiant. In july, she participated in a midshipman summer training cruise and, in august, carried out refresher training in the local operating area.
Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection 7300 total words in this text. Mediterranean cruise october 1953 march 1954 cruise book rare find a great part of naval history. Navy has many auxiliary ships in order to support combat ships. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss arcadia ad 23 cruise book during this time period. The united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments.
Uss acadia ad 42 westpac cruise book 1985 contributed by frank arre. Uss kiska served her country for 23 years, 7 months and 16 days, until decommissioned on 1 aug 1996. Pictures of friends, port calls and facts about their commands can all be found within the pages. Uss acadia ad 42 westpac cruise book 1985 the cruise. Callaghan ii ddg994 naval history and heritage command.
Uss flint served her country for 23 years, 8 months and 15 days, until decommissioned on 4 aug 1995. Navy photograph, from the collections of the naval history and heritage command. Thanksgiving and christmas was spent off the coast of somalia. Navy destroyer tender reunion shop for veterans who served on our united states navy destroyer tenders we offer custom embroidered polo shirts, jackets, ball caps, sweaters, tshirts, denim shirts, and more.
Navy and coast guard deck logs so that they can be made available online. Call 8003002919 to speak with a military mesothelioma lawyer. Uss cascade ad16 1953 navy cruise book mediterranean february june. Made the shakedown cruise to gitmo and then around the horn. Acadia ad 42 naval cruise book online yearbook collection, 1985 edition. Built by the national steel and shipbuilding of san diego, uss acadia was homeported in san diego after commissioning. Make offer military aerospace air force junior rotc training command maxwell base 1985 book. Cruise books capture the most personal memories of a sailors navy career. Refresher training, including combat system trials, missile and gunfire support exercises and various qualifications and command inspections. She was inactive and in reserve after her 1994 decommissioning at naval inactive ship maintenance facility nismf, pearl harbor, hawaii, under maintenance category b, until sunk off guam during a livefire training exercise valiant shield on 20 september 2010. In july, she participated in a midshipman summer training cruise and, in august, carried out refresher. Get the best deals on book militaria 19761989 when you shop the. 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. Back to uss acadia ad 42 westpac cruise book 1985 page.
Uss acadia ad 42 was a yellowstoneclass destroyer tender in the service of the united states navy, named after acadia national park. Uss arcadia ad23 us navy fleet korean war project page 2. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Browse through military records by war, date, locations and name. Didnt know she was decommissioned until i saw your site. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise books, air force books, and books on us military history. Sunk off the coast of guam 910 i served my first tour onboard her 383687. Many naval auxiliary ships were equipped with parts or supplies containing asbestos, a heatresistant material that can cause mesothelioma, cancer and other diseases. When the uss acadia, a supply ship, was on deployment during the gulf war in 1991, 36 women in the crew of 360 were transferred to shore duty because. Uss acadia ad42 naval cover 1989 signed cachet ebay.
Navy auxiliary ships naval ships containing asbestos exposure. The uss acadia ad42, a yellowstoneclass destroyer tender, was commissioned on 6 jun 1981. Acadia ad 42 naval cruise book, class of 1983, page 16. I also have a separate listing of just cpo email addresses available. Military records for family, persons, notables and others. Photographed by operations specialist john bouvia, usn. Navy and coast guard deck logs from 1956 to 1978 will be closed to researchers.