The uss enterprise cv 6 was an american aircraft carrier during world war ii that earned 20 battle stars and the presidential unit citation. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. At the start of the battle of the santa cruz islands on october 24, 1942 she joined uss hornet cv 8 northwest of new hebrides forming task force 16 tf 16 uss enterprise cv 6 under command of rear admiral thomas kinkaid with task force 17 tf 17 uss hornet cv 8 under command of rear admiral george murray. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss enterprise cv 6 cruise book during world war ii. The story of the uss enterprise, bluejacket books, naval institute press, annapolis, maryland, 19622002. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. Cv 6 enterprise the most battle decorated aircraft carrier japan could not sink and took revenge for the pearl harbo. Steps shall be taken accordingly to insure that the report will be seen by those persons responsible for design, construction and repair of naval. The seventh enterprise cv 6 was launched 3 october 1936 by newport news shipbuilding and drydock co. The big e was in the pacific from the start to the finish and fought more actions than ay other aircraft carrier. A new class of warship, its first aircraft carrier, uss langley cv1, was built from a. After her return, she operated along the east coast and in the caribbean until april of 1939, when she was ordered to the. She is steaming in company with an independenceclass light carrier cvl in the right distance and another warship. Uss enterprise cvn65, formerly cvan65, is a decommissioned united states navy.
Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. When it comes to steam warships, the uss enterprise cv 6 is without peer. Fleet by norman polmar, cover photo uss enterprise cvan65 in san francisco, photos and data inside, hard cover 350 pages book, then there was one by eugene. The weathered ship returned to sea from north island during a voyage to pearl harbor 25 june2 july 1940. Colloquially referred to as the big e, she was the sixth aircraft carrier of the united states navy.
She was one of three american carriers brought into service before world war ii which survived the war. Uss saratoga cv 60 mediterranean cruise book from 6 may to 6 november 1992. The uss enterprise cvn 65 was an american aircraft carrier that was in service with the united states navy. It is a story of who they were and where they went. Uss enterprise cv6 simple english wikipedia, the free. A yorktown class carrier, she was launched in 1936 and was one of only three american carriers commissioned before world war ii to survive the war the others being saratoga. Through the years the tomcatters and their predecessors have served aboard the navys finest aircraft carriers, including. Uss enterprise cv6 the most decorated ship of the second world war. You would be purchasing the uss enterprise cruise book during world war ii. Not all of the individuals are navy personnel, as marines were aboard this aircraft carrier and air force pilots etc. The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label.
A cruise through the battle of midway uss enterprise cvn65. This is an original cruise book of the uss saratoga cv 60. Not all of the individuals are navy personnel, as marines were aboard this aircraft carrier. She was launched in 1936 and was a yorktown class aircraft carrier.
Each page has been placed on acd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. The tradition of naming a naval ship enterprise dates back to 1775 when a british sloop was captured by a small american force, renamed enterprise and used to fight the british. During her more than 50 years of service she has set many records and milestones including steaming with a speed of more than 40 knots during her sea trials after construction. A pictorial history by steven ewing paperback published 1982 a complete, concise account of enterprises 20year history, from keel laying to war to scrapping. See more ideas about uss enterprise cv 6, uss enterprise and aircraft carrier. Personnel all decided to get out since the war with germany and japan ended. The seventh enterprise cv6 was laid down july 16, 1934. The story of the uss enterprise by commander edward p. Enterprise has the distinction of being both the first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier and the longest carrier in the world.
Naval warfare has changed tremendously over the past 100 years and in the next decade we will see the united states navy change in ways we cant even imagine. Uss enterprise cv 6 is at left, with at least two enemy planes visible overhead. She was the first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier and the eighth united states naval vessel to. Upon completion of this cruise in fall 2012, enterprise was scheduled to be.
Uss saratoga cv60 mediterranean cruise book 1992 deployment. At the end of ww 2 us navy had to down size military. In the period after world war i, the us navy began experimenting. For a time in late 1942 the enterprise was the only carrier available to take on the japanese navy. This new enterprise was one of the most powerful ships of its time and was the first aircraft carrier to be powered by nuclear fission reactors. New listing uss enterprise cvn65 us navy cruise book 2001 40 years of service 544 pages. Here is a record of the crew of the uss saratoga cva60. Stafford paperback published 2002 cdr staffords 1962 classic reprinted in 2002 is widely considered to be the definitive account. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss enterprise cv 6 cruise. River vale library uss enterprise uss enterprise cv 6. It truly was a crime when politicians allowed the big e to. Although i liked reading about the history of its air groups. Here you can download the uss enterprise cvan 65 maiden cruise book 1962 as a high resolution.
Covers involvement of both uss enterprise cv 6 and uss enterprise cvan65. Book, carrier wars, naval aviation from world war ii to the persian gulf by edwin p. Veterans of uss enterprise is with ronald dziewit and 5 others. Although i liked reading about the history of its air groups, that book left me wanting for the story of the ship itself. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. The enterprise was the successor to the previous carrier named enterprise. The uss enterprise was a yorktown class aircraft carrier by the end of the war she was the only yorktown class left as the yorktown and horrent both sunk in 1942. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or. Uss enterprise the navys eighth ship to bear the name was the worlds first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier. Later, she became the first nuclear carrier to transit. Commissioned in may 1938, she made a shakedown cruise to south america, then operated in the caribbean. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy.
Rare cruise books like this sell for a hundred dollars or more when buying the actual hard copy if you can find one for sale. Nov 17, 2016 through the years the tomcatters and their predecessors have served aboard the navys finest aircraft carriers, including. Primarily a photographic record, the cruise books often exceed 500 pages and produce one of. Uss enterprise cv 6 crew members these indivuals can be found on the aircraft carriers muster rolls. Model kits, if you want us navy ships from the old navy or the new navy youre in the right place. When it comes to steam warships, the uss enterprise cv6 is without peer. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. As the direct successor to the cv6, the next ship named uss enterprise was the first nuclear aircraft carrier. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss enterprise cruise book during world war ii. World war ii cruise book rare find war album volume iii. World war ii cruise book rare find war album volumn iii. Sep 22, 2018 at the end of ww 2 us navy had to down size military.
Colloquially called the big e, she was the sixth aircraft carrier of the united states navy. In 1980 vf31 and uss saratoga cv60 concluded a 24year period of continuous service together, the longest in naval history. The enterprise did get a refit with more aa and other features. Uss enterprise cvn 65, formerly cvan65, is a decommissioned united states navy aircraft carrier. Uss enterprise, a 19,800ton yorktown class aircraft carrier, was built at newport news, virginia. Enterprise cv6, the most decorated ship of world war ii. March 9 the 2020 reunion of the uss enterprise cvancvn65 association is scheduled to meet in las vegas, september 2327 at the. Covers involvement of both uss enterprise cv6 and uss enterprise cvan65. Enterprise cv6 war history 7 december, 1941 to 15 august, 1945 the chief of naval operations directs that this report be shown only to those persons to whom the report would be of value in the performance of their duties. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads.
Here you can download the uss enterprise cvn 65 westpac cruise book 198485 as a high resolution. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely. Uss enterprise cv 6 cruise book wwii on cd rare navy. In the right center is uss south dakota, firing her starboard 538 secondary battery, as marked by the bright flash amidships.
Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation. In the period after world war i, the us navy began experimenting with different designs for aircraft carriers. Launched in 1960 and commissioned in 1961, its the oldest vessel still in use in the u. Enterprise cv6 war history 7 december, 1941 to 15 august, 1945 the chief of naval operations directs that this report be shown only to those persons to whom the report would be. A yorktownclass carrier, she was launched in 1936 and was one of only three american carriers commissioned prior to world war ii to survive the war the others being saratoga and ranger. Uss saratoga cv60 mediterranean cruise book from 6 may to 6 november 1992.
Uss enterprise cv 6 cruise book wwii on cd rare navy ebay. These indivuals can be found on the aircraft carriers muster rolls. Uss enterprise cvn 65 naval cruise book, class of 1999, page 28 of 704 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school. Uss enterprise cv 6 wwii cruise book multimedia cd 2007. Mar 28, 2016 quer ser um patrao da hoje na segunda guerra mundial. Uss enterprise cv6 aircraft carrier books, videos, dvd movies, ship models, model kits. Uss enterprise cv 6, often called the big e, was the sixth aircraft carrier of the united states navy. The nuclearpowered aircraft carrier uss enterprise cvn65. Very popular with enterprise admirers, and deservedly so. Uss enterprise cv 6 the most decorated ship of the second world war. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited.
March 9 the 2020 reunion of the uss enterprise cvancvn65 association is scheduled to meet in las vegas, september 2327 at the sams town hotel. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Cvn65 also nicknamed big e this enterprise was the. Packed with pictures, both well known and rarely seen. Uss enterprise cv6 wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Navy ships firing at attacking japanese carrier aircraft during the battle, 26 october 1942. The big e is an excellent book, but the author clearly states that the story of the enterprise is the story of its air wing. A yorktownclass carrier, she was launched in 1936 and was one of only three american carriers commissioned before world war ii to survive the war the others being saratoga and ranger. Enterprise sailed south on a shakedown cruise which took her to rio dejaneiro, brazil. During her more than 50 years of service she has set many records and milestones including.
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