Uss purdy cruise book

Unfortunately, a cruise book was not published for the 1960 cruise. Indeed, purdy had been aboard the uss kearsarge and mccue aboard css alabama when the two fought their famous duel off cherbourg in 1864. Callahan in command after spending the first three weeks of january 1944 at boston, initially completing her outfitting and later putting to sea on a daily. The uss purdy family proudly welcomes the following recently located shipmate. It may be time to move from daydreaming about your next cruise vacation to serious pla.

Uss enterprise cvn65, 544 page cruise book 20032004, from norfolk, va to med to suez canal transit to dubia, u. Welcome to the uss purdy dd734 guestbook forum navy. This list is in development, so if you dont see the unit or vessel youre looking for, click on any unit name below and type in the correct unitvessel name in the form page. Uss alaska cb 1 cruise book wwii on cd rare navy usn. You can comment on individual pages of the books if you are logged in. Relieved from korean war duty 27 february, purdy sailed for home via the suez canal and on 21 march completed her roundtheworld cruise. He appears on the muster rolls of the uss olmstead attack transport apa188 in 1945, the uss purdy destroyer dd734 in 1948, the uss yellowstone destroyer tender ad41 in 1948, and the uss gyatt destroyer dd412 in 1949. Purdy was the only destroyer to make 2 world tours during the korean war. In this period he served aboard uss new york, uss farragut, uss j. This page is about uss purdy roster,contains 19n69895 uss purdy dd734, uss purdy dd734 1958 mediterranean cruise book,destroyer. The uss purdy dd734 was launched at the bath iron works in bath, maine at.

Whether you prefer an ocean megaship or a quaint river sailing, get the latest on all the ships at sea, the best excursions. Matchmaker cruise will always be remembered dd777 doug larson ltjg 166 667 justdoug at dd777 william bill lee mm2 1945 or 1946 freshkil at. Each cruise book cd will automatically start when inserted in your computers cd drive. Examples of such vessels include destroyers, cruisers, and cargo ships. Following a short tour as the engineering officer and decommissioning officer on the uss purdy dd1 34, commander coxe reported for duty as weapons officer aboard the uss vogedd 041 in august 1973.

They are compiled by the officers and enlisted personnel of a ship, unit, or station for private distribution. We offer access to after action reports and operational records from all branches of the u. Uss enterprise cvan65, second cruise book 1963, 332 pages, med cruise number two. Battleship pennsylvania bb38 world war ii database. George i purdy motor whale boat race wog day russians escorts homecoming. Pictures of friends, port calls and facts about their commands can all be found within the pages. He wants to know if anyone has the original cruise book. The latest cruise news, covering new ships, cruise offers, the best ports of call, and deals on top sailings.

Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. Sumnerclass destroyer, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for rear admiral john kennedy barton contents 1 construction. Each digital book is the same price regardless of its size or rarity. We may receive compensation when you click on links to t. Enterprise 40th year in commission november 25, 1961. His other assignments have included uss niagra falls afs 3, uss renville apa 227, uss dupont dd 941, uss itrepid cva 11, uss valcour agf 1, uss randolf cvs 15, navy academy craftmaster, uss purdy dd 734, uss raleigh lpd 1, uss fiske dd 842, and ocs instructor at newport. Blue ridge lcc 19 naval cruise book, class of 1986. The multimedia presentation gives a whole new look and feel to these great cruise books. I’m booking a cruise and am overwhelmed by all the options. The 1951 caribbean mediterranean cruise book is the first cruise book known to be pulished by the beale. Jan 25, 2012 i also served on a sumner class destroyer, the uss purdy, dd734.

Knowing all of the steps that happen before you leave port and how long it can take will help you arrive with plenty of. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. This is the current library of cruise books submitted for the. You can add your own entry and contact navy buddies listed. On 14 may 1944, barton departed norfolk and arrived at plymouth, england on 27 may. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss purdy dd 734. Im booking a cruise and am overwhelmed by all the options. Uss bolster ars38 crew operated on land to extract uss clark county lst601 from beach after grounding at duc pho from november 18 to december 1, 1967 uss reclaimer ars42 operated in saigon harbor to salvage uss card acv11 from sinking in saigon river during may 1964 and in rung sat special zone of mekong river delta. Frederick warren purdy was born on 4 december 1911 in chicago, illinois. 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.

The uss purdy dd734 was launched at the bath iron works in bath, maine at 1400 on 7 may 1944. Uss buchanan dd484 1942 smart kit this is a 50 scale u. It also includes ships supplying and supporting these operations. By proceeding, you agree to our privacy policy and te. Capps ap121 1946 agerholm dd826 1963, 1966, 1969 ainsworth de1090 1974 ainsworth ff1090 1977, 1981, 1983, 1986, 1988, 1990. Barbara dean barton, granddaughter of admiral barton. Uss mahan association uss mahan association now hear this. Our friends at cruise critic help you pick the best time to book. While it may not be for everyone, cruises are extremely popular for many vacationers. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. The united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments. The ship was commissioned on 30 december 1943, commander j. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection.

Uss purdy dd734 1958 mediterranean cruise book ebay. Lost cruise book frank wiser 196062 lost his copy of the med cruise book which was in the hospitality room at the reunion in norfolk. You will enjoy viewing your cruise book on the computer as it is a great way to experience the memories of yesterdays gone by. Please click on one of the unit names below to request research assistance in locating u. Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer veterans.

Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. Lcdr purdy lost his life while serving as executive officer of the uss. Tin can sailors the national association of destroyer. Remembering the med, cruises the the best with the hardest work crew of men anyone could have been a part of. Annes daughter hates cruises but has agreed to go along for the ride. Many former sailors lose their cruise books over time, and then desperately look for a copy in their retirement years. Cruise books these cruise books have been donated to the independence memorial library for use in developing this site 1965 westpac cruise john l. We specialize in us navy cruise books, us marine corps cruise books, air force books, and books on us military history. Welcome to the uss purdy dd734 guestbook forum navy emporium. Elliot dd 967 naval cruise book, class of 1987, page. Crew hosing down the deck, during transit of the suez canal, circa february 1952. Purdy report newsletter premier reunion services, llc.

In addition to portraits and information about sailors and officers aboard, the pages also include candid photos of events and daily routines, plus stories and biographies paying tribute to those who served on board. Uss ronald reagan cvn 76 2006 maiden voyage cruisebook. We also offer outofprint and unusual scientific, historical and technical books. The uss somers, from 1959 to 1982 participated in 11 cruises. Read our expert roundup of the worlds best cruise search engines. We will be putting cruise books on our site as they become available for processing. Frederick warren purdy, widow of lieutenant commander purdy. Sumnerclass destroyer, is the only ship of the united states navy to be named for lieutenant commander frederick warren purdy, who was awarded the silver star for his rescue efforts while the strong was sinking on 5 july 1942 purdy dd734 was laid down by the bath iron works, bath, maine, 22 december 1943. The second barton dd 722 was laid down on 24 may 1943 at bath, maine, by the bath iron works.

Uss astoria cl 90 cruise book wwii cd navy war photos. Blue ridge lcc 19 naval cruise book, class of 1986, page. On 10 june 1942 he reported to strong as prospective executive officer and after commissioning sailed in her to the solomons. Bill deceased,family desires to hear from shipmates. Cruise book and document reproduction naval historical. He graduated from the united states naval academy and was commissioned as an ensign on 1 june 1933. Uss coral sea cva 43 med cruise book log 1956 1957 crew photos cd. So happy to see the laffey and happy to sse a sumner class. Prior to world war ii he served at sea in mississippi, bagley, and california and ashore at newport, washington, d. Officers and crew involved in recommissioning the ship are recognized as plank owners. He reported aboard uss elliot in september of 1985. Where will i find the best rate—through a travel agent or online. The cruise book cd makes it possible for several members of the family to own one.

The pdf format is more suitable for downloading and viewing on you pc, while the photo gallery format is good for viewing right on our site. Navy cruise books were created by those aboard a ship to remember a particular deployment. It helps to know which are the best sites to book a cruise. Buchanan dd484 1942 plastic model kit from the dragon modern sea power series. Uss cascade ad 16 cruise book log med 1960 1961 crew photos cd. How to book a cruise using points and miles the points guy. Uss purdy dd 734 personalized canvas ship print not just a photo or poster but a work of art.

Uss enterprise cvn65, 544 page cruise book, starts with 2001 medarabian gulf cruise ends after 911 and participation in operation enduring freedom, arriving home in norfolk, november 10, 2001. Like to hear from other rdsdid 25 yrs in reserves after i left the purdy and retired osc on the uss constitution dd734 arthur harrington emc 103052121053 art0110 at. Western atlantic and caribbean exercises carried her into 1953 and on 27 april she departed newport for a second circumnavigation of the earth. Under search titles, enter cruise books click on result titled u. Sumnerclass destroyer, is the only ship of the united states navy to be named for lieutenant commander frederick warren purdy, who was awarded the silver star for his rescue efforts while the strong was sinking on 5 july 1942. Select 1968 or 1988 to retrieve the far east cruise 19661968 or iron men 88 cruise book. Uss enterprise cvan65, third cruise book 1964 356 pages of photos and information about operation sea orbit. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. You are invited to become an active member of the association. When youre about to head on a cruise it can be a little stressful to make sure youre fully prepared before you leave. This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers.

He served at sea on the uss mississippi, uss bagley and uss california and ashore at newport, rhode island, washington, d. Great around the world cruise dd734 david hendren cs3 19611962 wahoodave2001 at. Although he briefly regained his land legs as detail officer at bupers, captain reifenrath again moved off to sea, this time as commanding officer of uss purdy. Where he had tremendous responsibility and lived with his closest shipmates. Ford, uss augusta, as engineering officer of uss mcdougal, and as executive officer of uss boyle. Mars men mars men are the spirit and the very essence of the mission. This category includes large oceangoing ships that operated primarily on vietnams offshore waters for gunfire support of ground operations and interdiction of enemy vessels traveling along coastal waters. I also served on a sumner class destroyer, the uss purdy, dd734. Blue ridge lcc 19 naval cruise book, class of 1986, page 12 of 156 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. Uss purdy dd 734 of the us navy american destroyer of the. Can the deal detective find a cruise that will satisfy everyone. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. September, 1951, he ta as officer of oss purdy 00734.

Are you thinking about a romantic couples trip or a family vacation to make up for lost travel time in 2020. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. I cant wait for spring or summer so i can bring my wife down to see laffey. Like school yearbooks, they are usually paid for by subscription from crewmembers or from proceeds of the ships store. Dml uss buchanan dd484 1942 smart kit plastic model. Ships temporarily on vietnam inland waterways vetshq. Here are the programs and portals that let you use points to book a cruise or earn them for paid travel. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited.

A former crew member of the mighty o has made the entire collection of cruise books from the uss oriskany available in digital format. Purdy dd 734 was laid down by the bath iron works corp. This cruise occured shortly after beale was recommissioned in 1951. World war ii destroyer uss laffey departed her temporary home on shipyard. Be the first to discover secret destinations, travel hacks, and more. Following is an excerpt from the book, three years behind the guns, a rollicking, pageturning memoir originally written in 1908 by john tisdale, where we meet purdy and mccue. Frederick warren purdy, born 4 december 1911 in chicago, ill. Uss enterprise, long beach and bainbridge, nuclear task force one, around the world cruise steaming 31,000 miles in sixtyfive days. With her shakedown completed uss purdy departed from trinidad bound for san diego, california. Dave davenport, previously commanding officer and gunnery officer respectively in fletcher. Following is an excerpt from the book, three years behind the guns, a rollicking, pageturning memoir originally written in 1908 by john tisdale, where we meet purdy.

As one gets older his appreciation for the ship and the navy experience gets stronger. Cruise books capture the most personal memories of a sailors navy career. Navy cruise books, 19182009 under browse this collection, enter uss reeves dlg24 or uss reeves cg24 from the drop down menu a year range will appear. Lcdr purdy lost his life while serving as executive officer of the uss strong during an engagement with the japanese.

Relieved from korean duty 27 february, purdy sailed for home via the suez canal and on 21 march completed her roundtheworld cruise. United states navy cruise book collection the united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments. About cruise books, usually similar in general content and format to high school or college yearbooks, are not official publications. Maybe its because of the little planning that is required or perhaps because you are secluded in. In november 1974, he was assigned as the initial assignment counselor at the officer candidate school ocs, newport, rhode island. 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. I am proud to have had the opportunity to serve and know these two men and shall remember them in my prayers. On 7 december 1941 during the japanese attack on pearl. The second barton dd722 was launched on 10 october 1943 by bath iron works corp.