The purpose of the south carolina picture project is to celebrate the beauty of the palmetto state while preserving some of its vanishing landscapes. Throughout uss holland as 32 33year history, many awards have been bestowed on her. While the uss south carolina was in charleston for her last visit, thousands of. I was an stg on the uss south carolina cgn37, 19791985. He was born on may 14, 1941 in shooting creek, north carolina. Theres a little cruise book for uss yorktown that covers several events in the late 1968early 1969 period that happened in quick succession, including apollo 8.
Uss south carolina cgn 37 operation desert shield desert storm cruise book 199091. We have had 2 ship wide reunions over the years and our crew will be coming to charleston sc sept. Sep 30, 2015 i enjoyed the south carolina, but tbh the last time i played it. Featured charleston, south carolina vacation packages.
Tour charleston by water and land, visit ft sumter and uss yorktown, plus many more combo tours of charleston, south carolina. During 1914, south carolina was heavily involved in u. More about charleston, south carolina points of interest. During the american civil war, this public park was used for artillery. Both ships continued their previous service of visiting east coast ports before unrest in mexico. Uss south carolina cgn37 was the second ship of the california class of nuclearpowered. This picture was taken from the mouth of the harbor looking inland on thursday, august, 1998 the south carolina s last full day in south carolina waters. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. The united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments. The uss yorktown, docked at patriots point in mount pleasant, was the tenth aircraft carrier to serve in the united states navy. Today it lies in the water off patriots point in the charleston harbor and is open to the public as a memorial and museum. 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. South carolina departed philadelphia on 6 march for shakedown, cruised to the danish west indies and cuba, and then visited charleston, s.
Camden aoe 2 naval cruise book, class of 1987, page 7. Check out our web sites for complete cruise book details. Uss south carolina bb26, the lead ship of her class of dreadnought battleships, was the. Uss laffey dd 724 naval cruise book, class of 1952.
Uss south carolina cgn 37 operation desert shield desert. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss north carolina bb 55 is the lead ship of the north carolina class of fast battleships, the first vessel of the type built for the united states navy. Uss south carolina 1798 was a schooner built in 1797 and later served the revenue cutter service until 1803 uss south carolina 1799 was a coastal patrol vessel built in 1799 and sold in 1802 uss south carolina 1860 was a screw steamer built in 1860. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. Uss south carolina 1798 was a schooner built in 1797 and later served the revenue cutter service until 1803 uss south carolina 1799 was a coastal patrol vessel built in 1799 and sold in 1802. Class california displacement 9,561 tons, dimensions, 596 oa x 61 x 31 6 max armament 2 standard sam 1x2, 80 missiles 2 x.
He served his country honorably in the united states navy. She made another midshipmens training cruise, to european waters, in mid 1921. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Eisenhower cvn 69 with uss south carolina cgn 37 in the background january 1982. Uss north carolina bb 55 was the lead ship of the north carolinaclass of battleships. Uss south carolina cgn 37 uss south carolina was the second ship in the california class of nuclear powered guided missile cruisers and the fifth ship in the navy to bear the name of the state. The pages are hiresolution in flip book format with background navy sounds. Uss south carolina bb26, the lead ship of her class of dreadnought battleships, was the fourth ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the eighth state.
World cruise mar 1960 sept 1960 cruise book a great part of naval history. The first new design constructed by the us navy since the early 1920s, the north carolinaclass incorporated a variety of new technologies and design approaches. Uss laffey dd 724 naval cruise book, class of 1952, page 96 of 112 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. The uss yorktown is an 888foot 271meter aircraft carrier. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss canberra cag 2 cruise book during this time period. Uss california and her sister ship, uss south carolina were equipped with two singlearmed mk launchers, fore and aft, for the standard missile. Uss south carolina cgn 37 was the second ship of the california class of nuclearpowered guided missile cruisers in the united states navy uss south carolina and her sister ship, uss california, were equipped with two mk launchers, fore and aft, for the rim24 tartar surfacetoair missiles, asroc missiles, and harpoon missiles. Additionally, two hospital ships mercy and comfort are in the region and other military sealift ships. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. Commissioned in march 1910, she spent most of her career operating off the u. Today it is a landmark known for its stately antebellum homes and the white point gardens. Navy photo 1 from the uss south carolina cgn37 1980 cruise book available at.
Uss south carolina bb26 first generation battleship. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. Navy photograph, from the collections of the naval history and heritage command. Uss laffey dd 724 naval cruise book, class of 1952, page. The naval ship served in several wars, earning a host of battle stars. Uss south carolina cgn 37 inactivation program on cd 1998. South carolina was built at newport news shipbuilding co. South carolina continued to cruise off the east coast of the united states through august.
Camden aoe 2 naval cruise book, class of 1987, page 7 of 6 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. It was a sultry, overcast day, which is why these pictures are so gray and the cooper river bridge is barely visible in the right background. Due to limited dimensions, the ship carried relatively weak armament and had a low speed. Uss south carolina, lead ship of a class of two 16,000ton battleships, was built at philadelphia, pennsylvania. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Uss forrestal battle group is enroute to the region. Uss south carolina cgn 37 was the second ship of the california class of nuclearpowered guided missile cruisers in the united states navy. Uss south carolina cgn 37 indian ocean cruise book 1980. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. Uss south carolina was the second ship in the california class of nuclear powered guided missile cruisers. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss north carolina bb 55 cruise book during world war ii.
Maiden cruise 1962 mediterranean cruise 1963 world cruise 1964 operation sea orbit westpac cruise 1965 66 westpac cruise 1966 67 westpac cruise 1968 westpac cruise 1969 westpac cruise 1971 72 westpac cruise 1972 73 westpac cruise 1974 75 westpac cruise 1976 77 westpac cruise 1978 westpac cruise 1982 83 westpac cruise 1984 85. Crew manning the rails and firing salutes, 28 april 1921. Steps shall be taken accordingly to insure that this report will be seen by those persons responsible for design, construction and repair of naval. Navy photo from the uss south carolina cgn37 1980 cruise book available at. Navy uss south carolina cgn37 navy veteran locator. Uss south carolina cgn37indian ocean cruisejanuary july 1980about 9 x 11 inches102 pagesall books are in overall good condition with no significant damage unless otherwise pictured or described. Uss south carolina cgn37 was the second ship of the california class of nuclearpowered guided missile cruisers in the united states navy. Maritime interception operations continue with 7,766 merchants challenged, 945 ships boarded, 48 diverted. After conducting trials off the virginia capes and off provincetown, mass. Charleston, south carolina excursions princess cruises. This cruise book is 496 pages of colour photos of the ship, her crew, ports of call and embarked air wing 9 cvw9. Uss south carolina dlgn cgn 37 guided missile cruiser us.
Battleships of her class were the first to receive superfiring turrets. Navy nuclearpowered guided missile cruiser uss south carolina cgn37 underway, circa in 1980. You would be purchasing the uss south carolina cgn 37 decommissioning program. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise books, air force books, and books on us military history. She was redesignated cgn37 six months later in the navys major type realignment of 30 june 1975.
It was a little lowbudget combbound volume, but was a nice little souvenir of a very eventful period in the ships life. Uss south carolina dlgn 37 commissioning program on cd. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. You would be purchasing the uss south carolina dlgn 37 commissioning program. Uss dyson dd 572 wwii cruise book great naval images llc on. Went from ossr to os2 on board socar, one med cruise, counter drug ops. Uss south carolina cgn37 1995 mediterranean deployment cruise book cruisebook. Its beautifully done some of the photos are just gorgeous and is highly soughtafter. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss south carolina page. Camden aoe 2 naval cruise book, class of 1987, page 7 of 6.
The cd comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. The uss south carolina and her sister ship the uss california were equipped with two mk launchers, fore and aft, for the rim24 tartar surfacetoair. We also offer outofprint and unusual scientific, historical and technical books. She arrived rota 1 april and relieved proteus as19 as the fbm submarine tender shortly thereafter. The opening of 1964 found holland at charleston, south carolina, making preparations for deployment to the polaris replenishment anchorage at rota, spain.
On july 17, 1967 he was united in marriage with julene scheilhorn of galena, illinois. Uss south carolina was the second ship in the california class of nuclear powered guided missile cruisers and the fifth ship in the navy to bear the name of the state. North carolina bb55 torpedo damage solomon islands 15 september 1942 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. After a threemonth overhaul in norfolk, south carolina joined michigan on a cruise to pensacola, new orleans, galveston, and veracruz in mexico, as part of the special service squadron.
The uss south carolina and her sister ship the uss california were equipped with two mk launchers, fore and aft, for the rim24 tartar surfacetoair missiles, asroc missiles, and harpoon missiles. After a cruise to the virgin islands in november 1981, she was deployed in january 1982 for a six month. South carolina, cgn37, 197677, 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1995. Uss south carolina bb 26 was the lead ship of her class, being categorized as a 1st class dreadnought battleship. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. This meant she could fire a full broadside with all main battery guns. However, the battleship made voyages to europe in late 1910 and early 1911 and again in mid1911. South carolina bb 26 naval history and heritage command. Uss south carolina cgn37 naval cruise book indian ocean 1980. Uss north carolina bb 55 world war ii cruise book 194145. A broadside view of the uss south carolina, anchored in charleston harbor. Its a play style that is different from the japanese, you have to learn how to get close, and use the islands to your advantage.
Media in category uss south carolina cgn 37 the following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of freely accessible us navy cruise books 1708 cruise books and 27 decommissioning programs available us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Uss south carolina bb 26, the lead ship of her class of dreadnought battleships, was the fourth ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the eighth state. Cruisebook for the uss nimitz cvn68s 199193 time period including a westpac cruise that saw the ship enter the arabian gulf.
Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Uss nimitz cvn68 the 199193 westpac io cruise book. Uss south carolina cgn37 news newspapers books scholar jstor february 2018 learn. The above uss sellers ddg11 history may, or may not, contain text provided by crew members of the uss sellers ddg11, or by other noncrew members, and text from the dictionary of american naval fighting ships.
Uss south carolina cgn37 news newspapers books scholar jstor february. South carolina bb 26 naval history and heritage navy. We have located our ships bell at patriots point uss yorktown. Find people you served with from uss south carolina cgn37. Uss south carolina cgn37 naval cruise book indian ocean. Uss south carolina dlgn cgn 37 guided missile cruiser us navy.
Uss south carolina cgn 37 was the second ship of the californiaclass of nuclearpowered guided missile cruisers in the united states navy. Built under the washington treaty system, north carolina s design was limited in displacement and armament, though the united states used a clause in the second london naval treaty to increase the main battery from the original armament of. Uss south carolina was decommissioned at philadelphia, pennsylvania. Uss california cgn 36, the lead ship of the californiaclass of nuclearpowered guided missile cruisers, was the sixth warship of the united states navy to be named for the state of california. Uss south carolina and her sister ship, uss california, were equipped with two mk launchers, fore and aft, for the rim24 tartar surfacetoair missiles, asroc missiles, and harpoon missiles. Uss south carolina american battleships world of warships. I also know of the apollo 14 cruise book produced for the crew of uss new orleans. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Photographs of an 18month cruise during world war ii. There was a very nice cruise book produced commemorating uss hornets apollo 11 recovery deployment.