On july 31, the three ships were designated task force one and sent on operation sea orbit, a historic 30,565mile voyage around the world, accomplished without a single refueling or. Militarybest is proud to offer this uss thorn dd988 ship cap. Personalized canvas print with a unique printed matte not just a photo or poster but a work of art. Great deals from u s naval history store on uss cv cruise. The artwork depicts the uss thorn in all her glory.
Uss ross ddg 71 uss russell ddg 59 uss scott ddg 995 uss spruance dd 963 uss stethem ddg 63 uss stout ddg 55 uss stump dd 978 uss the sullivans ddg 68 uss thorn dd 988 uss turner joy dd 951 uss william v. I remember after we outchopped from rota spain back in 82 on the uss thorn dd 988, and unreped we played going to america by neil diamond. Dont read history make it us naval aviation coast guard men navy day october 27th travel navy uss miller. Uss thorn dd 988 was expended as a testtarget on 22 july 06. The ships, which were originally designed to serve as escort vessels for larger ships and to provide defense, are now much larger. Us navy 030905n5471p005 enterprise carrier strike group ships, uss thorn dd 988, uss cole ddg 67, and the uss gonzalez ddg 66, perform divisional tactics while underway in the atlantic ocean.
You would be purchasing the uss thorn dd 988 commissioning program. This uss thorn dd988 ship cap is an emblematic, poly, dark under the visor cap. Join this group to see the discussion, post and comment. His friend dexter vance a retired dccm that was a dccs while on board the thorn was contracted to run tests and finally sink the good ship thorn. Uss thorn dd988 ships crest sharply perseverant like the quills of a fretful porcupine email.
They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. At that point the rhib crew put the turtle back in the water and watched it until they. Crew members man the rail of the destroyer uss thorn dd 988. Uss thorn dd 988 commissioning program on cd 1980 plank. Navy destroyer uss thorn dd988 and the guided missile destroyer uss william v. Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. The keel for the nimitz cvan 68 was laid down on june 22, 1968, at newport news shipbuilding and dry dock company in newport news, va may, 1972 the precommissioning unit pcu nimitz was christened and launched from shipway 11, newport news. Pratt ddg44 underway in the atlantic ocean, in 1981. Uss thorn dd 988 decommissioning program on cd 2004. General characteristics crew list memorabilia cruise books patch gallery. Remembering the mission of the spruance dd963 was one of pure submarine suppression not as previous destroyers provided an anti aircraft and anti submarine platform.
Page 1 of 4 aquired entire archive of the uss thorn dd 647 posted in groupings. Frames free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Swede and i had talked often on the phone about the helmets from the ship that i had. After the 19931994 mediterranean cruise he was meritoriously advanced to e5 and completed the marchapril 1994 blue nose arctic circle cruise. Download image of crew members man the rail of the destroyer uss thorn dd 988 during exercise unitas xxv. This clip is part of a film produced by the uss thorn dd647 association from home. Here you can download the uss thorn dd 988 stanavformed cruise book 199899 as a high resolution. Back to uss thorn dd 988 final cruise book 200304 page. Uss thorn was the 26th spruance class destroyer and the second ship in. Our military caps are of the same variety sold in posts and exchanges around the globe. Navy destroyers, also known as torpedo boat destroyers, proved to be instrumental in offensive and defensive strategies for the navy, but the use of asbestos materials made for unsafe conditions for those onboard. Both decommissioned and stricken from the navy list on august 25, 2004, the thorn was subsequently towed to the inactive ships onsite maintenance office, philadelphia, penn. The pages are hiresolution in flip book format with background navy sounds.
You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Great deals from u s naval history store in collectible. Aquired entire archive of the uss thorn dd 647 groupings. His first sea assignment was flying the sh60b helicopter with hsl48 in mayport, fl. There are also various gatherings of plank owners and other crew of the uss thorn dd 988. He deployed twice with the vipers on uss samuel b roberts ffg58 and uss thorn dd988. I got an email from the daughter of kaj swede swenson, president of the uss thorn dd 47 association. Uss thorn dd988 framed navy ship display burgundy navy. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. His second sea tour he served as the air boss on the uss ponce lpd15, completing two deployments with the 22 meu. Credit for creating and building this site goes to my oldest son sean henry who began this site in march of 2006 at age.
Uss spruance dd963 destroyer warship military factory. Each has an adjustable strap, and is available as a 5 panel high profile or 6 panel low profile cap. Dd988 uss thorn, spruance class destroyer, us navy history and characteristics. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. The breakaway song tradition naval historical foundation. Satellite photo of the thorns final resting place below.
Operational and building data laid down by litton ingalls, pascagoula miss. In december 1991 he returned back to uss thorn dd 988 and finished the 19911992 mediterranean cruise. Based upon a design originally submitted to build the midway class of aircraft carriers during. Thorn dd988 1981, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1999, 2001, 200304. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss thorn dd988. Uss thorn was the 26 th spruance class destroyer and the second ship in the navy to bear the name. During the latter deployment, on may, the worlds first nuclearpowered task force was formed when uss long beach and uss bainbridge joined enterprise. Uss thorn dd988 the second thorn dd988 was laid down on 29 august 1977 at pascagoula, miss. Uss thorn dd 988 final cruise book 200304 cruise book. Uss thorn dd988, a spruanceclass destroyer, was the second ship of the united states navy to be named for lieutenant jonathan thorn 17791811, who took part in decaturs expedition to destroy the captured frigate philadelphia in 1804. I am a retired cto1sw and was stationed aboard uss oklahoma city cg5, uss blue ridge lcc 19, and uss thorn dd 988.
Here you can download the uss thorn dd 988 cruise book 200304 as a high resolution. Congratulations gurke, i served aboard uss hornet cvs12 195960. Each of our made in the usa military caps are a full wrap no mesh back poly nylon with adjustable snap back. This limited self defense against air attack and the nuclear arms deterrent agreement between the us and the ussr required the removal of the nuclear asroc. More than just an artistic concept of the ship, this display includes a custom designed ship crest plaque and an engraved ship statistics plaque. Some people call them military covers or military hats. Other times we just played some song with a drag car reving up and taking off.
The mighty t in color during ww2 showing normal operations and points of call for this gleaves class destroyer. Download clkers enterprise carrier strike group ships, uss thorn dd 988, uss cole ddg 67, and the uss gonzalez ddg 66, perform divisional tactics while underway in the atlantic ocean clip art and related images now. Thorn was scheduled to be commissioned in early 1980. Uss pogy ss 266 sinks the japanese submarine i 183, 30 miles south of ashizuri saki, japan. Eight decades of realpolitik herman j cohens latest book. Uss thorn dd 988 won all four command excellence awards during 1998.
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