Uss enterprise the navys eighth ship to bear the name was the worlds first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier. The worlds of the federation memory beta, noncanon star. Next, a marine raid force made a textbook assault to pave the way for. Asbestos on aircraft carriers list of affected ships. The eighth enterprise cvn 65, the worlds first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier, was launched september 24, 1960, by newport news shipbuilding and drydock co. If things look ugly in this picture, its nothing compared to our office when we tried to pick a winner for last weeks nautical naughtiness. Over the years, the association has grown in membership and scope of purpose.
A bottle of champagne shattered on the bow of the awesome new warship, uss enterprise cvan65, breaking the silence of an anxious crowd at newport news shipbuilding and drydock company, newport. Kennedy hickman is a historian, museum director, and curator who specializes in military and naval history. Uss enterprise may refer to the following ships and other vessels. Enterprise viii cvan65 naval history and heritage navy. Enterprise floated free from drydock, 67 january 1986, then remained at. Contents preface by lieutenant commander data of the uss enterprise d, brief overview of federation history.
Here you can download the uss enterprise cvn 65 westpac cruise book 198283 as a high resolution. She deployed to the north atlantic and mediterranean, then circumnavigating the world with the nuclear powered uss enterprise and uss bainbridge in operation sea orbit. Uss long beach was the first nuclear powered guided missile cruiser. Threats of exposure continue from these ships for shipyard workers today, as these world war ii ships continue to be retired or repaired for historical purposes. Colloquially called the big e, she was the sixth aircraft carrier of the united states navy. Enterprise has the distinction of being both the first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier and the longest carrier in the world. Logbooks of the us navy at the national archives national. The most decorated ship of world war ii a pictorial history. Stmn251b history of vessel enterprise 1992 fan written book that lists every ship named enterprise from the 16th to the 24th centuries. Scotts guide to the enterprise is an officially licensed technical manual of the star trek moviesera enterprise first published in 1987 by pocket books. She was launched in 1936 and was a yorktown class aircraft carrier. Posts about uss enterprise written by hilaryparkinson. Enterprise ncc1701 illustrated handbook plus collectible by robinson, ben.
Uss enterprise cvn 65 world cruise book 198990 history. The big e participated in nearly every major engagement of the war against japan and earned a total of twenty battle stars. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title uss enterprise. Explore the ships operational history, illustrations of all the key locations. Check out our uss enterprise cvn 65 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. June 89, paramount studios came onborad to film scenes for movie the hunt for red october while the carrier was conducting cq off the coast of southern california. In the course of her career, the enterprise became the most celebrated starship of her time. See all books by ben robinson, marcus riley, simon hugo.
Click the links below to access the dictionary of american naval fighting ships entries for enterprise, which provide the carriers history by time period. Packed with pictures, both well known and rarely seen. Uss enterprise cv6 simple english wikipedia, the free. Book military original period items 19761989 for sale ebay. The most recent enterprise viii cvn 65 is the eighth ship of. Shane johnson, who wrote and illustrated it, also wrote the prior unlicensed star fleet uniform recognition manual which the noron.
Tillman is one of my favorite naval history authors. A lasting memorial to the uss enterprise, this classic tale of the carrier that contributed more than any other single warship to the naval victory in the pacific has remained a favorite world war ii story for more than twentyfive years. The uss enterprise cv6 was also friendly called the big e historically, it was the sixth aircraft carrier in the us navy and belonged to the yorktownclass of carriers. Enterprise cvn 65 naval cruise book, class of 1984. A pictorial history by steven ewing paperback published 1982 a complete, concise account of enterprises 20year history, from keel laying to war to scrapping. Uss enterprise bldg 7115, a building and ship simulator at the u. Vulcans glory novel memory beta, noncanon star trek.
Saluting all the men and women of the armed forces, past, present and future. Uss halsey cg 23 westpac cruise 1985 yokosuka, japan uss elliot dd 967 westpac cruise 1986 karachi, pakistan uss enterprise cvn 65 world cruise 1987 perth, australia uss kansas city aor 3 westpac cruise 1988 subic bay, philippines uss fort mchenry lsd 43 maiden cruise 1989 bahrain uss gary ffg 51 persian gulf cruise. Shane johnson, who wrote and illustrated it, also wrote the prior unlicensed star fleet uniform recognition manual which the noron group published in 1985. To connect with uss enterprise cvn 65 book, join facebook today. Make offer uss pensacola lsd38 1985 cruise book plus extra photo rvaw120 c. To perpetuate the memory of the uss enterprise cvancvn 65 and those shipmates who served aboard her, and to promote and.
Very popular with enterprise admirers, and deservedly so. Ford class aircraft carrier, under construction and scheduled to enter service by 2028. Uss enterprise cvn65, a nuclearpowered aircraft carrier 19612017 uss enterprise cvn80, a gerald r. Remembering the past a generation of excellence the keel for uss bainbridge was laid on may 14, 1959 by vice admiral hyman rickover at the bethlehem steel company, fore river shipyard, quincy massachusetts as the worlds first nuclear frigate. Enterprise cvn 65 naval cruise book, class of 1984, page 8 of 472 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Back to uss enterprise cvn 65 world cruise book 1989 90 page. Uss enterprise cvn65, formerly cvan65, is a decommissioned united states navy aircraft carrier. The most decorated ship of world war ii a pictorial history steve ewing on. In the nas, the uss enterprise cvn65 closed to within 120 nautical miles of the. Referring to the seizure of the rig, he added it was a textbook example of. Nov 27, 2012 we are legend the motto of uss enterprise is well earned after more than 50 years of service to our nation.
Navy photo 1 from the uss enterprise cvn65 1986 cruise book available at. 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. At 1,123 feet 342 m, she is the longest naval vessel ever built. She was the first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier and the eighth united states naval vessel to bear the name. In the pearl harbor attack of december 7, 1941, uss enterprise had been spared a pierside death, delaying its return from a ferry run to wake island upon receiving news of the japanese attack on pearl harbor. From wwiii in 2026 to spock and neros timetraveling in 2387 giving birth to the current star trek movies, we chart out the history of the future. Enterprise cv6, the most decorated ship of world war ii. The greatest source for logs is found in our records of the bureau of naval personnel formerly navy. He has appeared on the history channel as a featured expert. The uss enterprise cv6 was also friendly called the big e. The uss enterprise cv 6 was a yorktown class aircraft carrier and the sixth aircraft carrier fielded by the united states navy.
Today, the association is striving to be home for all enterprise veterans, workers, families and friends of the ship to unite and share. In her forty years of service and discovery, through upgrades and at least two refits, she took part in numerous first contacts, military engagements, and timetravels. An actually, its a great companion book to the big e. Here you can download the uss enterprise cvn 65 world cruise book 1989 90 as a high resolution. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Uss enterprise cvn65, formerly cvan65, is a decommissioned united states navy.
World cruise 8990 alameda, 17 september 1989norfolk, 16 march 1990. May 28, 2011 saluting all the men and women of the armed forces, past, present and future. Construction of uss enterprise was authorized on june 16 1933, and. He has recently been promoted and assigned to the uss enterprise, but has received two weeks leave prior to his new assignment, during which he has been ordered to relax by his previous commanding officer, captain. She was one of three american carriers brought into service before world war ii which survived the war.
Uss enterprise cv 6, often called the big e, was the sixth aircraft carrier of the united states navy. Other features may include candid photographs of crew members at work and recreation, details and history of the ship, and short biographies on captains. April, 1989 uss enterprise departed alameda for sea trials after a sixmonth sra. Enterprise command history 1967, 29 as vice admiral hyland stated in his. Get the best deals on book military original period items 19761989 when you shop the largest online selection at. The first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier will be dismantled at the shipyard prior to the scheduled commissioning of the next aircraft carrier enterprise cvn 80.
See maiden cruise 1962 mediterranean cruise 1963 world cruise. Like her predecessor of world war ii fame, she is nicknamed big e. He has recently been promoted and assigned to the uss enterprise, but has received two weeks leave prior to his new assignment, during which he has been ordered to relax by his previous commanding officer, captain daniels. Click here blueprints for more ship technical designs we have available on ebay. This ships record in some ways resembles that of ncc1701. Apr 01, 2020 our latest holdings of logbooks are transferred to us from the naval history and heritage command 30 years after the logbook is completed for the calendar year. She took part in more fights against japan than any other u. Known as big e, shes due to be decommissioned in 20. The enterprise was the most decorated ship of world war ii and participated in twenty battles during the war in the pacific, including midway, guadalcanal, and the battle of the santa cruz islands. At kaa beach on kauai, hawaii, lieutenant spock walks barefoot and reminisces about the events surrounding his kahswan ritual. History of vessel enterprise star trek reference book. Long beach was first assigned to the atlantic fleet. The future uss enterprise cvan65 under construction, august 1960.
The worlds first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier was commissioned on 25 november 1961 and completed 25 deployments during 51 years of service. In the pearl harbor attack of december 7, 1941, uss enterprise had been spared a pierside death, delaying its return from a ferry run to wake island upon receiving news of the japanese attack on pearl harbor the uss enterprise in world war two. In early december, enterprise, along with uss midway, participated in operation classic resolve. In her forty years of service and discovery, through upgrades and at least two refits, she. Uss enterprise cvn 65 makes its final voyage from naval station norfolk to newport news shipbuilding june 20. Uss enterprise cvn65 with truxtun cgn35 and arkansas. Due to cost, she is the only ship in her class and. When the ship was preparing for its final deployment in november, 2011 we took a. Although i liked reading about the history of its air groups, that book left me wanting for the story of the ship itself. View the list of navy logbooks that are online in the national archives catalog. General dynamics nasscoearl industries uncovers enterprise time capsule.
The worlds of the federation is a reference book guide to the planets and cultures of the federation and its neighbors, by author shane johnson. Enterprise cvn 65 naval cruise book, class of 1984, page. The mast is removed december 20 jun 06, 2016 general dynamics nasscoearl industries uncovers enterprise time capsule. The uss enterprise ncc 1701 was a 23rd century federation constitutionclass starship operated by starfleet. Enterprise began its 14th overseas deployment in september 1989. The enterprise was involved in the most important naval battles of the pacific theatre in world war two. Uss enterprise cvn 65 world cruise book 198990 vaq5. History of the vessel enterprise history, some statistics back to top. Uss enterprise cvn 65, formerly cvan65, is a decommissioned united states navy aircraft carrier. The full entry for this ship from the dictionary of american naval fighting ships is available online. Photo and escorts id thanks to enterprise westpac 197273 cruise book, via. To return to big e rx and eng dept site, click here help complete this chart be emailing missing data to kp. Undated but appears 25 years ago origin card of the chesapeake light ship visiting baltimore harbour with the newly refurbished power plant also discussed on reverse unused bar light imperfections is truly prestine condition comes with second card of the harbour from the same era this one discussing it being the home of uss constellation again. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc.
Uss constellation cv64 19881989 westpac cruise book ebay. A piece of uss enterprise history from its resting place at the bottom of the ships mast during its scheduled removal. Scotts guide to the enterprise memory alpha fandom. In september 1989, enterprise left alameda and began her 14th overseas. From 1 october 198810 april 1989, enterprise completed an sra at. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Launched in 1960 and commissioned in 1961, its the oldest vessel still in use in the u. We are legend the motto of uss enterprise is well earned after more than 50 years of service to our nation.
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