A place for former crew members to sign up with name,rank,department,division,basic duties,time and date of service aboard and anything else you care to. As your chicagoarea foundation solution experts, uss of illinois offers a variety of foundation repairs and earth retention systems for residential and commercial properties whether its new construction, issues caused by foundation settling, or problems arising from water build up around your foundation. Her shakedown cruiser took her to the caribbean and. Laid down in july 1943 at the philadelphia naval shipyard as a baltimore class heavy cruiser, uss chicago commissioned into service in january 1945, taking her name from the previous uss chicago. Robert was also a proud united states navy veteran, serving aboard the uss. Media in category uss chicago ca29 the following 31 files are in this category, out of 31 total. Due to space restrictions, i am only showing cruise book covers on this site. Uss chicago ca 6cg11 was a baltimoreclass heavy cruiser laid down on 28 july 1943 at philadelphia, pennsylvania, us, by the philadelphia navy yard. Uss midway cva41 1972 westpac vietnam war cruise book ebay. Preserved and displayed as a memorial to those who served aboard her and the previous ship which bore her name is one of two anchors from the former us navy heavy cruiser uss chicago ca6cg 11. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection.
While uss northampton ca26 became the lead ship of the emerging group, uss chicago ca 29 was one of her notable sisters. They are compiled by the officers and men of a ship, unit, or station for private distribution and customarily published by a local job printing firm. Hong kong singapore thailand philippines japan abu dhabi. Cruise books, usually similar in general content and format to high school or college yearbooks, are not official publications. The uss chicago was the 4th member of the northampton class of heavy cruisers, laid down in september 1928 and commissioned into the us pacific fleet in march 1931. Engaged in routine training and operations during the first decade of her service, the chicago would take an active role in the early stages of the second world war, beginning with her defense of sydney harbor from japanese midget. Us navy congo river expedition of 1885 naval history and heritage. Chicago was decommissioned at pearl harbor on 30 september 1923 and served as a receiving ship there until 1935. Bring the cruise book to life with this multimedia presentation.
Uss chicago reunion committee 33 rd reunion anaheim, ca april 30 may 5, 2014 tentative ca14 29 6 cg11 ssn721. Stanley falls station, situated on bookie island, about onehalf mile below the seventh cataract, was established by stanley in december, 1883. This site is a tribute to the aircraft carrier uss coral sea cv43. Uss chicago ca6 was a baltimoreclass heavy cruiser, commissioned in 1945. Elko high school in 1947, then attended diesel mechanic school in chicago. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Launched on 20 august 1944, she was sponsored by mrs.
Brooklyn daily eagle photographs brooklyn public library. On 16 july 1928 she was renamed alton to free the name chicago for the heavy cruiser uss chicago ca29 and was reclassified as an unclassified miscellaneous unit ix5. Uss point cruz cve119 us navy korean war project page 1. This is for the uss chicago cg11 westpac cruise book from may 1979 to december 1979. You would be purchasing an exact copy of the uss iowa bb 61 cruise book during this time period. Uss chicago ca29 was a northamptonclass cruiser of the united states navy that served in the pacific theater in the early years of world war ii. They kept remodeling the ship but finally we went to san diego, then headed for japan with stops in hawaii, guam, okinawa. The uss sellers ddg11 association is comprised of former crew members of the uss sellers, their family members, and anyone who has an interest in this great ship. Uss chicago was a baltimoreclass heavy cruiser laid down on july 28, 1943 and launched on august 20, 1944. The navy does not stock or sell copies of ships cruise books. Ship name hull number year of cruise or publication aaaron ward dm34 1945 abbot dd629 1958, 1960 abraham lincoln cvn72 1993 acadia ad42 1985, 1991 adair apa91 1946 adirondack agc15 1952 admiral w. We have an elected board including a president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. For crew lists, and reunions see the veterans info page. Uss chicago ca 29 was a northampton class heavy cruiser that had a somewhat unlucky war, being badly damaged by japanese torpedoes twice during the fighting off guadalcanal, returning from repairs after the first attack on time to be sunk by the second.
John ran the weekend football betting card for the east coast bookies out of holy cross hall. Also at miami were melinda and mike meyers of chicago, bill barz of. In september we embarked on a 6 month westpac cruise with portsocalls in pearl harbor hi. She was the second us navy ship to be named after the city of chicago. Each page has been placed on a cd for years of enjoyable computer viewing. The covid19 pandemic has had farreaching consequences beyond the spread of the. Louis cardinals baseball game for those who want to go. Org cruise book web store uses paypal shopping carts for secure internet transactions. Towed to the inactive ship facility at bremerton, washington, the ship was held in reserve until 8. Exjournalist donald evans turns his stint as a gambler and bookie into a debut novel.
On his first tour of korea, he met and married his first wife, hwason, and they had. Uss chicago uss chicago, heavy cruiser, us navy ships. Here you can still get some of those items you may have lost or never took the time to buy aboard the uss camden aoe 2. See what people are saying and join the conversation. If an internal link for a specific ship led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended ship article, if one exists.
Like school yearbooks, they are usually paid for by. Capps ap121 1946 agerholm dd826 1963, 1966, 1969 ainsworth de1090 1974 ainsworth ff1090 1977, 1981, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1990. Chicago was struck by an aerial topedo, launched by a betty flying from rabaul. Back to last page back to cruise book page back to uss chicago page. Dictionary of american naval fighting ships uss chicago. Kelly, wife of the mayor of chicago, illinois, and commissioned at the philadelphia navy yard on 10 january 1945, captain richard r. At the battle of rennell island south of guadalcanal, 2930 jan 43. Uss sperry as 12 wwii cruise book cd cdrom january 1, 2007 by great naval images llc author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This is an original cruise book of the uss chicago cg11. If anyone would like to contribute their copy for digitization scanning, please contact the association historian by hovering over the image of the cover, text will show with a description of the cruise book, provided by richard w. It was commissioned on january 10, 1945 under capt. A war cruise of the pacific, uss thomas jefferson, january 1945july 1945. The 1961 cruise book is presented here courtesy of r.
Redmaroon conference argument limits chicago debate league high. Uss midway cva41 vietnam 1971 cruise book cva41 westpac va93 vfp63 vf161 vf151. You are not required to have a paypal account to make credit card purchases. The products offered here are not endorsed or sponsored by any governmental organization and all logos and designs are not ed and remain within the public domain. Filipino bookie interpreted the movement as signifying a. Uss chicago ca 6 cg11 was a baltimore class heavy cruiser that entered service just in time to take part in the final bombardment of japan during the second world war, and that was later converted into a guidedmissile cruiser the chicago was laid down on 28 july 1943, launched on 20 august 1944 and commissioned on 10 january 1945. Uss northampton clca26 was the lead northamptonclass cruiser in service with the united states navy. Allen tony 22082008 uss chicago ca29, a northamptonclass heavy cruiser, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named after the city of chicago, illinois. Uss chicago reunion 2012 itinerary wednesday, september 5, 2012 1200 start checkin for reunion, opening of dugout room. Cruise lines had to cancel sailings after the outbreak of the covid19 pandemic.
A predecommissioning inspection classified the cruiser as unfit for further economical naval service, due the high cost of modernization required, and on 1 march 1980 chicago was decommissioned at san diego. Senior class president at lyola university chicago. Description, history, and photographs of heavy cruiser uss chicago ca6 in wwii. I was on the uss point cruz in bremerton after coming out of mothballs in late 1951. She was commissioned in 1930, originally classified a light cruiser because of her thin armor but later reclassified a heavy cruiser because of her 8inch guns. Images of various book covers were provided by chief. Boston cag 1 naval cruise book, class of 1964, page 105 of 168 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. After surviving a midget submarine attack at sydney harbour and serving in battle at the coral sea and savo island in 1942. Uss chicago ca29 was a northampton class cruiser of the united states navy that served in the pacific theater in the early years of world war ii. Uss chicago ca 6 cg11 was a baltimore class heavy cruiser that entered service just in time to take part in the final bombardment of japan during the second world war, and that was later converted into a guidedmissile cruiser. Boston cag 1 naval cruise book, class of 1964, page 105. Matt was once the supply officer on the uss cole and knew some of the. For ships logs and personnel records, see the reference page.
After surviving a midget submarine attack at sydney harbour and serving in battle at the coral sea and savo island in 1942, she was sunk by japanese aerial torpedoes in the. Decommissioned, 30 september 1994 transfer to marad, 18 december 1998 and laid up in the national defense reserve fleet, suisun bay, benecia, ca. Uss chicago cg11 and asbestos exposure asbestos ships. Crewmen working on the damaged bow of uss chicago ca29 after the battle of savo island on 9 august 1942. Launched on 20 august 1944 she was sponsored by mrs. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss chicago cg 11.
We took a cruise out on lake michigan yesterday and a boat with sails went by us that looked to have a pirate ship theme to it. Uss chicago cg11 the third chicago ca6 was laid down on 28 july 1943 at philadelphia, pennsylvania, by the philadelphia navy yard. Midway history yokosuka history former co list notable autographs operation dester shieldstorm any sailor mail vips homecoming 91 holidays airplan cartoons wog day steel beach picnic. Entertainment cruises is the nations largest dining and sightseeing cruise company with a fleet of 53 ships in 12 cities across north america. Compare entertainment cruises chicago fleet entertainment cruises is the nations largest dining and sightseeing cruise company with a fleet of 53 ships in 12 cities across north america. Launched, 1 february 1971 at general dynamics corp.
Uss chicago reunion association booster bulletin ca14, ca29, ca6, cg11, and ssn721. Uss chicago ca29 was a northamptonclass heavy cruiser commissioned in 1931 and active in world war ii, until lost at the battle of rennell island in january 1943. A place for former crew members to sign up with name,rank,department,division,basic duties,time and date of service aboard and anything else you care to add. Hartungs command as ca6 and served in the us navy for 18 years until it was decommissioned on march 1, 1980. A ships cruise book was published for most of the uss kings deployments. Arayaes george seaman missing boro crewman of the u. Cruise books these cruise books have been donated to the independence memorial library for use in developing this site 1965 westpac cruise john l. They even had their own bookie, in the wardroom, taking bets.
You should call ahead before you cruise 8008414243. The 1967 cruise book is presented courtesy of stephen r. Taken under tow and bound for espiritu santo, chicago was hit by four more bettylaunched torpedoes on the 30th and sunk. Boston cag 1 naval cruise book, class of 1964, page. Uss chicago was nearly torpedoed by the japanese midget submarine m24 on 31st may 1942 in sydney harbour. The uss king dlg10ddg41 association herein after referred to as association, hereby disclaims all responsibility for any and all claims arising from the misuse, misappropriation, or misrepresentation by others of intellectual property found on this site. Jane and john monnich celebrated her new heart valve by cruising the elbe. I reported aboard the uss chicago, at north island air station, in april 1977. During world war ii she served in the pacific and was sunk by japanese torpedoes during the battle of tassafaronga on 30 november.