Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv 64 on 30 june 1975. Navy photo 1 from the uss constellation 196465 cruise book. Uss constellation cv64 1961 2003 the uss constellation is a decommissioned us naval super carrier. The third constellation cva 64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Constellation, cv64, 1977, 197879, 1980, 198182, 1985, 1987, 1989. Uss constellation cv64 conventionallypowered aircraft carrier. Uss constellation cv64 the second constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard brooklyn n. Shop for the perfect uss constellation cv 64 gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts.
Connie, as her crew affectionately calls her, has almost 38 years of service, which has seen. The navy awarded the usd 3 million worth contract to the shipyard to tow. During the construction of the ship, a forklift accident caused a breach in. Kennedy the latter built to a slightly different standard than the three. Unfollow uss constellation cv 64 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Proudly represent your ship with the uss constellation cv64 hat.
Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985, she was nicknamed connie by her crew and officially as americas flagship. Uss constellation cv64 flight deck video 1989c duration. Watch the latest videos from uss constellation cv64. While the uss constellation heroically served in vietnam and the persian gulf, during her over 40year career, she also endured a number of fires and explosions that ultimately led to the deaths of hundreds of crewmembers, shipbuilders and battleship repair workers. Buy uss constellation cv64 embroidered baseball cap navy. American aircraft carriers at their peak are the queens of the high seas, outclassing even americas nearest peer competitors. Uss america cv66 uss abraham lincoln cvn72 uss america cva66 uss antietam cv36 uss bennington cv20 uss bennington cva20 uss bon homme richard cv31 uss boxer cv21 uss bunker hill cv17 uss carl vinson cvn70 uss constellation cv64 uss coral sea cv43 uss coral sea cva43 uss dwight d. Navy photo from the uss constellation 1967 cruise book. Uss constellation cva cv 64 kitty hawk class aircraft. The supercarrier uss constellation, or connie, was one of the largest types of aircraft carriers ever made. As i looked up, the enormous bulk of the ship loomed over me. Connie, as her crew affectionately calls her, has almost 38 years of service, which has seen her sail into harms way from yankee station off the coast of vietnam to the turbulent.
Check out our uss constellation cv 64 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Uss constellation cv64 vietnam era vet would like to model the connie posted by mjhelow on thursday, february 10, 2011 12. The arresting gear aboard has amassed an impressive 436,000 traps, or landings. Uss constellation cv 64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the united states and the only naval vessel ever authorized to display red, white, and blue designation numbers. Built at the new york naval shipyard as the second ship in the kitty hawk class of aircraft carriers, uss constellation cv 64 was christened october 8, 1960, by mrs. She was named for one of the six frigates bought by the. Official cruise book as issued to crew members of uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise 1987 april through october 1987. A bow view of the aircraft carrier uss constellation cv 64 underway. Supercarriers like the constellation can displace over 71,000 metric tons and are longer than any other warships. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss constellation cv 64 and all those who served aboard. Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier cva 64, she was redesignated as multipurpose. The third constellation cva64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Her last sail posted on august 7, 2014 by thetravelingpear tomorrow at 1.
Constellation was ordered on july 1st, 1956 and saw her keel laid down by the brooklyn navy yard on september 14th, 1957. Herter wife of the secretary of state and commissioned 27 october 1961 captain t. Uss constellation cv64 embroidered baseball cap navy at. In the true tradition of the wwii era, we take the designs that were painted on the nose of the airplanes and paint them onto your flight jacket. Each has an adjustable strap, and is available as a 5 panel high profile or 6 panel low profile cap. Uss constellation cv64 vietnam era vet would like to model. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985, she was nicknamed connie by her crew and. It is the only naval vessel ever given the right to display red, white, and blue designation numbers. Uss constellation was named for the configuration of 15 stars on the original united states flag. Constellation cvacv 64 association our organization is dedicated to one of the greatest warships to ever serve in the united states navy. Jan 20, 2015 the decommissioned supercarrier uss constellation cv 64, once among the us navys fastest vessels, arrives at its final destination the scrap yard. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss constellation cv64 and all those who served aboard.
Video of cv64 slep and cruise around south america from philadelphia to san diego, ca. Uss constellation cv 64 like her famous namesake, the current uss constellation cv 64 has a long and proud record of service. The second constellation cva 64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Uss constellation cv64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united. Uss constellation cv 64 became the second ship of the class after uss kitty hawk and preceded sisters uss america and uss john f. F18 hornet launched aboard uss constellation during the 2002200. Reclassified as a multipurpose aircraft carrier cv64 on 30 june 1975. Naval history store uss constellation cv 64 like her famous namesakes, uss constellation cv 64 has a proud and distinguished record. Media in category uss constellation cv 64 the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. Uss america cv 66 uss abraham lincoln cvn72 uss america cva66 uss antietam cv 36 uss bennington cv 20 uss bennington cva20 uss bon homme richard cv 31 uss boxer cv 21 uss bunker hill cv 17 uss carl vinson cvn70 uss constellation cv 64 uss coral sea cv 43 uss coral sea cva43 uss dwight d.
Uss constellation cv 64, a kitty hawk class supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the united states. The enormous sponsons enable a ship with a beam to carry a flight deck 252 wide. Here you can download the uss constellation cva 64 westpac cruise book 1973 as a high resolution. Note that she still carries the sps8a radar on her radar mast. Uss constellation cv64 cruise book westpac cruise 1985 battle group delta carrier group one kris kristoferson signing autographs with identified unit photos 9 x 12 hardcover in in good condition with a little cover wear. Nicknamed americas flagship, uss constellation was decommissioned on august 7, 2003, after 41 years, nine months and 11 days of naval service. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third ship in. Uss constellation cv64 foi um superportaavioes norteamericano da classe kitty hawk. A history of naval insurrection bluejacket books ed. Various aircraft of the carriers air wing are parked on the flight deck.
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Website about us navy ships and craft featuring an extensive photo collection. Contract awarded on 1 july 1956 to the new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise book 196465. Built at the new york naval shipyard as the second ship in the kitty hawk class of aircraft carriers, connie has more than 30 years of service, which have seen her sail into harms way from yankee station off the coast of vietnam to the gulf of oman in the indian.
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