The required evidence can come from an official ship history, deck logs, cruise. It is essential to traditional navigation, and must be filled in at least daily. We will locate the navy deck logs that you need and scan the original records page by page. Captains log gale winds delay pride ii virtual voyage photo. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. Garmin released a big update to their garmin pilot aviation app back at oshkosh, adding a new nearest function to the moving map and a dedicated logbook feature. Gurke dd783 1953, 1969, 1972, 1974 gyatt ddg1 1960, 1962 h hailey dd556 1953 hale dd642 1952. Using and maintaining our quality hardbound log books will insure that your records will hold up over time. This includes service within the country of vietnam itself or aboard a ship that operated on the inland waterways of vietnam. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Uss henderson dd785 operated on saigon river during december 17, 1965.
His fast clipper ships broke all speed records during the mid19th century. The sonar association membership database has over 2,000 names of current and former members. This page contains sonarshack deck log entries for the year 2000. Log of logs track down a copy of ian nicholsons log of logs. We copied one months worth of log entries, about 50 oversized pages as most entries ran over onto the back of the page. You are the captain of a sailing ship that is sailing around one of the oceans five major gyres.
Marshall mm3 where are you from long beach, ca years aboard gurke. I am an elected official and an insurance broker in san diego. Logbook, journal 102 pages, 5 x 8 inches unique logbooksrecord books. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives. The battle of las piedras, between uruguay and brazil, ends. Navy ships keep running records of their activities on board, and many of these logs are sent to the naval history and heritage command nhhc to be archived as permanent records. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. On august 22, 2019, the va began scanning more than 20 million images from the u. Oct 06, 2015 the new logbook in garmin pilot will automatically log your flights when used with a gps. Great examples of ship logs, logbooks, captains logs. Like other navy warships, the inexpensive asbestos materials were often used for piping and insulation throughout the ships. Navy deck logs available in the national archives catalog. If the association would be interested in a copy for your upcoming reunion please let me know and i will send a copy to the appropriate shipmate.
Uss rowan dd 782 was a gearingclass destroyer of the united states navy, the fourth navy ship named for vice admiral stephen c. Uss essex was designed by the north american shipbuilder donald mckay. Uss gurke dd783 operated on ganh rai bay, saigon river, and mekong river during october 1966 and may 1969 uss haleakala ae25 anchored in da nang harbor august 27 29, 1969, due to boiler accident and sent crew ashore prior to departure for subic bay for repairs. Baltimore, maryland todays start of a virtual cruise of the chesapeake bay by pride of baltimore ii has been delayed due to gale force winds. The sheet is perfect to enter different types of expenses and income streams.
Data collection has ended for the hms general category logbook study. In the later space force the series is introduced from the point of view of professor magnus carter, whose voiceover introduces the story log entry 726 this is the story of. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection. Uss gurke dd783 was a gearingclass destroyer of the united states navy, in service from. Captains log book project wind and ocean circulation project due date a day. I was a e2 and served just a little over a month on the uss gurke. Screenshot of the onboard timezero pro electronic chart program date. The navy log is the nations largest publicly available archive of sea service personnel in u. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. But still have fond memories of chipping the decks of the old gurke. The table below contains the names of sailors who served aboard the uss gurke dd 783. Log book of the uss essex, august 1, 1878february 15, 1879.
Navy and coast guard deck logs so that they can be made available online. Obtaining and using documents to support your claim. The ships log book includes a diary type format consisting of lined pages for recording ship data and activities. The following 144 pages are in this category, out of 144 total. We can have most navy deck log requests ready within about 23 weeks. Uss hermitage lsd34 landing ship dock docked to da nang pier june 23, 1967 see other category. A logbook a ships logs or simply log is a record of important events in the management, operation, and navigation of a ship. This was published in nambour, qld by ian nicholson and the australian association for maritime history. If you have any questions please contact george silva or cliff hutt at 3014278503. Deck logs for naval vessels were created to form a chronological. Logbook with budget comparison word excel templates. If you would like to search these logs, you can here.
The united states navy memorial navy memorial honoring. View list of navy logbooks available online through the national archives catalog ship other name begin date end date notes a. Grant surrounds vicksburg, the last confederate stronghold on the mississippi river, in one of the most brilliant campaigns of the war. Navy cruise books for various years and ships from 1919 to 2009. 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.
Uss gurke dd783 operated on ganh rai bay, saigon river, and mekong. I always look forward to contacts with old shipmates. Gurke was my first ship as a pup right out of radarman school. Uss carl vinson cvn70 on 16 august 1986, sweeping seven men overboard.
Log book of the uss essex, august 1, 1878february 15. This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. The gps log book device plugs into the cigarette lighter in your car and automatically records all vehicle mileage. Sea captains logbooks reveal secrets of new englands fishing culture researcher bill leavenworth collects logs from the mid1800s, which offer clues about yesterdays and todays cod stocks. Apr 18, 2007 we copied one months worth of log entries, about 50 oversized pages as most entries ran over onto the back of the page. Examples of such vessels include destroyers, cruisers, and cargo ships. Currently, deck logs from april 9 reference sailing in the vicinity of cape. Uss new orleans lph11 docked to pier at da nang on march 12, 1970. Deck logs consist of chronological entries documenting the daily activities of a commissioned navy ship, unit, station, or other command. After the data has been uploaded to the gps log book server, via a user friendly online interface, then sars compliant log books can be created.
It allows you to keep track of business and private trips. The bbc radio scifi serials by charles chilton use the format regularly. Great ship and crew, did one cruise off vietnam and fired guns at various targets. January 30, 2020 on this date in 1976, the uss gurke was decommissioned as a warship after nearly thirty years of service in the united. An indepth look at the new garmin pilot logbook ipad pilot. Navy or coast guard veterans are eligible for presumption of exposure to agent orange or other toxic herbicides, based on veterans ships in vietnam. Gurke dd783 operated on ganh rai bay, saigon river, and. Tactical voice radio call sign circa 1968 road house. Introducing the new gps log book live device it is a new state of the art plug and play obdii gps tracker. General logbook is a ledger book to enter each and every transaction of the business. Because we had waited so long for the box to come up with the log entries, and then the copier we were using was constantly changing the settings, we decided to contract the nara staff to copy and ship me the rest. Nov 18, 2012 great examples of ship logs, logbooks, captains logs november 18, 2012 3. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website.
Navy, marine corps, coast guard, and merchant marines. The fighting at spotsylvania in virginia, reaches its peak at the bloody angle. There have been 59 documented propulsion accidents involving engines or boilers, nuclear reactor accidents, and accidents involving the leaking of fuels or primary coolant water, either at sea or. The live device is a compact and economical, yet feature rich gpsglonass tracking device available in 2g or 4g catm1nbiot versions. As my first command in my navy carreer 8years it set a standard that was impossible to beat. It also includes ships supplying and supporting these operations. Uss gurke ships log 316 ships log entries effective 10 june 1999. A handy logbook with charts, inspirational quotes, and room for the many observations youll make on your fiveyear mission. Main menu ancestry home home trees search dna health help extras subscribe sign in search military. I was assigned to the after fire room but apparently so were about 10 other fas. It also contains guest register, vessel specifications, and serial number list pages, as well as quick reference pages on topics including. Ships temporarily on vietnam inland waterways vetshq. I have a fairly good broadside picture of the ship.
You can have a great budget estimate against your income and expenses the template is simple and can be used in various scenarios to estimate your budget for different tasks. I served 4 years on the uss westchester county lst1167 during the viet nam conflict and ran into the uss gurke while in hong kong in early 1970. The cdo showed up with the co, and capt gurke found the whole thing somewhat amusing in that he understood exactly how the incident had occurred. Uss gurke dd783 operated on ganh rai bay, saigon river, and mekong river during october 1966 and may 1969. They include the volumes in the navy department librarys collection, the nations largest cruise book collection. There have been 59 documented propulsion accidents involving engines or boilers, nuclear reactor accidents, and accidents involving the leaking of fuels or primary coolant water, either at sea or in dockyards.
Vietnam war destroyers of the united states wikipedia. Records vessel and station log books at the national archives navy deck. Rowan 18051890 rowan was laid down on 25 march 1944 by todd pacific shipyards, inc. Destroyers that were built with asbestos were commissioned in the early 1900s, during world war i and into the early 1960s. Sea captains logbooks reveal secrets of new englands. Logbook, journal 102 pages, 5 x 8 inches unique logbooksrecord books logbooks, unique on. The term originally referred to a book for recording readings from the chip log that was used to estimate a ships speed through the water. Eventually, nhhc transfers the deck logs to the national archives and records administration nara. Mckay is widely recognized as the premier shipwright and designer in 19th century america. Both decommissioned and stricken from the navy list on january 21, 1994, the josephus daniels was sold for scrapping on february 10, 1999. This category is for destroyers designed, built, or operated by the united states during the vietnam war approximately 19591975.
This assists in the log book submission of an annual tax return. The email address is not made public and will only be used if you wish to receive a new password or wish to receive certain news or notifications by email. The rimini bound for rostock entered the northern lock at too high rate of speed and was unable to reverse engines. The goal of the navy log is to create a lasting legacy of honor that reaches across. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. It was established as a tribute to those who have served and a permanent repository of their military service. 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. Navy and coast guard deck logs from 1956 to 1978 will be closed to researchers.
Cruise books are yearbookstyle books put together by volunteers on board ship to commemorate a deployment. The crew even dropped the starboard anchor to slow the vessel, but the rimini continued forward until the bow crashed into the gate. In journey into space the doctors logs are not only an occasional framing device but become a more vital plot point in an interesting twist. Part of me wonders if the awesomeness of whangaroa is relative to what youve been through. Find out more about these records and how to access them below. You will be stopping at three ports in three separate countries to do business or get provisions. Help propublica research more than 700 navy ships that served. One of my greatest joys is presenting the hms log book to groups of women, gathered up for events or on retreat.
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