Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Outstanding detail, super accurate with beautiful painting and markings. I was a member of the first increment of the precommissioning crew for the uss south carolina, dlgn 37 changed to cgn 37 after commissioning. Chrome metal, black metal, gold chrome metal, chrome plastic or black plastic. The pages are hiresolution in flip book format with background navy sounds. I have just added archive links to one external link on uss south carolina cgn37. Other than the four ships of the soviet navy s kirov class, which were actually built with a combination of nuclear and fossilfuel propulsion, no other country has launched nuclearpowered cruisers.
Uss south carolina cgn37 was the second ship of the californiaclass of nuclear powered guided. The crew members rescue was broadcast on television in france, italy and the united kingdom, and reported worldwide in newspapers. If necessary, add after the link to keep me from modifying it. Uss south carolina cgn 37 operation desert shield desert storm cruise book 199091. After a cruise to the virgin islands in november 1981. Uss south carolina cgn 37 formerly dlgn 37 decommissioned 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. Mississippi conducted her shakedown cruise to caribbean and south american waters 8 january february 1979, then made her first deployment, to the sixth fleet in the mediterranean, 3 august 198112 february 1982 during a confrontation between the united states and libya. Militarybest is proud to offer this uss south carolina cgn 37 ship cap. Her early mediterranean deployments in the late 1970s extended in the indian ocean in the 1980s and 90s as needed. South carolina cgn 37 naval cruise book, covers 1 6 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Personalized canvas ship print not just a photo or poster but a work of art. Uss south carolina cgn 37indian ocean cruisejanuary july 1980about 9 x 11 inches102 pagesall books are in overall good condition with no significant damage unless otherwise pictured or described. 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 dlgn 37 commissioning program on cd.
South carolina cgn 37 naval cruise book, covers 1 6. The uss south carolina cgn37, a california class nuclear powered cruiser, was commissioned on 25 jan 1975. The keel was laid for thegolden grizzly on january 23, 1970 at the newport news shipbuilding and drydock company, newport news, va. Uss south carolina were equipped with two singlearmed mk launchers, fore and aft, for the standard missile. This is one of argos best releases as77 37 and is of the very hard to find nuclear powered guided missile cruiser the uss south carolina california class as she appeared in 1984 this model is brand new and has never been out of the box. Uss south carolina cgn 37 uss south carolina cgn 37 was the second ship of the californiaclass of nuclear powered guided missile cruisers in the united states navy. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. Uss south carolina cgn 37 1995 mediterranean deployment cruise book cruisebook. In january 1980, california was diverted from a mediterranean cruise to the indian ocean due to the hostage situation in iran. Argos 11250 uss south carolina cgn37 nuclear cruiser. South carolina was built at newport news shipbuilding co. Uss south carolina cgn 37 inactivation program on cd 1998. Uss south carolina cgn37 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.
Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. The ship left the mediterranean and ran at flank speed south through the. Navy nuclearpowered guided missile cruiser uss south carolina cgn37 underway, circa in 1980. Navy uss south carolina cgn37 navy veteran locator. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. I was onboard the eisenhower during this med cruise. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. Find people you served with from uss south carolina cgn 37. Media in category uss south carolina cgn37 the following 22 files are in this category, out of 22 total. Eisenhower during a vertical replenishment operation with the uss seattle.
Our military caps are of the same variety sold in posts and exchanges around the globe. Uss south carolina cgn 37 1980 indian ocean cruise book deployment cruisebook. Uss south carolina cgn37 was the second ship of the californiaclass of nuclear powered guided missile cruisers in the united states navy. Uss south carolina cgn37 was the second ship of the californiaclass of nuclearpowered guided missile cruisers in the united states navy. Uss south carolina cgn 37 license plate frame metal plastic after you purchase use the contact the seller link to let us know which type of frame you would like. Cgn 37 uss south carolina, california class guidedmissile cruiser nuclear powered, us navy history and characteristics toggle navigation database. Low png, 319x319px, 56kb med jpeg, 1280x1280px, 221kb high tiff, 6272x5024px, 30mb. The second californiaclass cruiser, uss south carolina cgn 37, was the fifth nuclearpowered cruiser in the us 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. We have had 2 ship wide reunions over the years and our crew will be coming to charleston sc sept. Navy photo 1 from the uss south carolina cgn37 1980 cruise book available at. She was redesignated cgn 37 six months later in the navys major type realignment of 30 june 1975. We were really hated as riders and got off the ship in esquimalt, bc.
This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard uss south carolina. Uss south carolina cgn37 was the second ship of the california class of nuclearpowered guided missile cruisers in the united states navy. If you do not notify us of your frame preference then chrome metal will be shipped. Uss south carolina dlgn cgn 37 guided missile cruiser us. The uss south carolina cgn 37, a california class nuclear powered cruiser, was commissioned on 25 jan 1975. Uss south carolina cgn 37 operation desert shield desert. Uss south carolina cgn 37 street sign us navy ship veteran sailor gift. Uss south carolina cgn37 mediterranean deployment cruise. Search for shipmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of online naval cruise book images and photos. We have located our ships bell at patriots point uss yorktown. The uss south carolina and her sister ship the uss california were equipped with two mk launchers. We also offer outofprint and unusual scientific, historical and technical books.
Uss south carolina cgn37 naval cruise book indian ocean. Year, rankrate, last name, first name, hometown, home state, remembered by. Uss california cgn 36, uss south carolina cgn 37, uss virginia cgn 38 february 26, 1981. Alternatively, you can add nobotsdenyinternetarchivebot to keep me off the page altogether. Back to uss south carolina cgn 37 operation desert shield desert storm cruise book 199091 page. South carolina was launched in 1 july 1972 and commissioned as dlgn 37 in 25 january 1975. 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. The ship is 596 feet long and manned by a crew of 500 sailors.
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Each of our made in the usa military caps are a full wrap no mesh back poly nylon with adjustable snap back. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Navy photo from the uss south carolina cgn 37 1980 cruise book available at. Operational and building data keel laid on 01 dec 1970 at newport news shipyard, newport news, va launched. You would be purchasing the uss south carolina dlgn 37 commissioning program. I was an stg on the uss south carolina cgn37, 19791985. The cruise book for that period unfortunately does not list first names and using white pages for tracking with a. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Uss california dlgn cgn 36 guided missile cruiser us navy. You would be purchasing the uss south carolina cgn 37 decommissioning program. Uss south carolina cgn 37 indian ocean cruise book 1980.
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