Port bow Aerial view while underway in Massachusetts Bay on her first Our map will determine if you were within 12 nm of the zone created by the law. A VA-76 "Spirits" A-4C Skyhawk is about to land aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Vintage 1986 Zippo Slim Lighter USS Long Beach CGN 9 US Navy Missile Carrier US. 9 December 1967 Present at Long Beach to welcome. Note the Volkswagen and other vehicle on the 01 deck midships. U.S. Navy photo #DN-ST-86-01900 by: PHC L. Foster. The contact listed, Was the contact at the time for this ship The decision was made to decommission her in 1994. 18 September 1989 13th West Pacific deployment/world cruise. After ending its operations in Vietnam, the ship did escort duty for other warships in the Indian Ocean and in the Western Pacific. Politics. Initially, a Talos missile launcher was mounted to the stern of the ship, but it was later replaced by two box launchers for BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missiles, with each launching containing four missiles. Long Beach CGN-9, Albany CG-10 and Galveston CG-3 Classes: Date In Service: RIM-8: 1959 RIM-8E: 1962: Weight: 8,000 lbs. The ship was the first nuclear-powered surface combatant in the world. The aircraft carrier USS Long Beach launched her nuclear device and sailed for the first time on July 6, 1961, her first overhaul/refueling took place as early as 1965-1966, when the warship was already in The seat runs about 167,000 miles to travel. 12, 2022) Sailors aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) assemble on the flight deck and form a human 100 to commemorate the centennial of the aircraft carrier. From December to January 1962, the Long Beach was in the waters of Puerto Rico in order to perform tests of its missile firing which turned out successful. From 8 to 27 April 1967, the nuclear-powered cruiser made a Around this time, Long Beach was identified as being suitable for conversion to accommodate the newly developed Aegis combat system, as part of the plans for a force of nuclear-powered Aegis cruisers, but that plan was not implemented. [8], Returning to Norfolk, Virginia 7 February 1962, Long Beach, trained off the east coast and in the Caribbean. Note the Armored Box Launchers on the fantail. The USS Worden was a guided-missile cruiser that participated in the Vietnam War. After removal of the nuclear fuel, superstructure, and sections of the bow and stern, the hull segment containing the reactor and machinery spaces was moored at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and sold for scrapping. Captain Fred L. Ruhlman, Commandant, Boston Naval Shipyard; Chicago, IL: 332 S. Michigan Avenue, Floors 8 and 9, Chicago, IL 60604 As an experimental platform,Long Beachwas the only ship of her class. GMLS Mk 7 was used aboard USS Galveston, Little Rock, and Oklahoma City. (CVAN 65), at left; the guided-missile cruiser USS Long Beach 7 June 1975 Change of homeport to San Diego, Ca. 2 October 1961 Change of Home port to Norfolk, Virginia. Columnar data during this period includes wind direction and speed, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, general state of clouds, weather . The bare hull of the once-proud ship, stripped of her nuclear gear and all other military necessities, was finally sold in 2012. 5 June, 1972, rescue (HC-7 No. unknown. 1 x "Talos" missile launcher (twin launcher (later deleted)). USS Arnold J. Isbell (DD-869) sent a small boat ashore while anchored in Da Nang Harbor on April 12, 1970. . [3] She was the third Navy ship named after the city of Long Beach, California. An unqualified success, the operation proved to people the world over the tremendous increase in capabilities nuclear power brings the Navy. Members Sign-In . We've built this interactive map to determine if your ship was inside the zone. Rear Admiral Ralph K. James, Chief, Bureau of Ships; With its resistance to high temperatures and its chemical inertia in relation to other substances, asbestos was used in the majority of processes involving shipbuilding, the toxic fibers having been mixed in even with the flooring and with the walls of the vessels. this entry. [12], Long Beach was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet and home ported at Naval Station Norfolk. Starboard quarter view while underway, January 1980, location From that position,Long Beach maintained constant radar surveillance to ensure that the North Vietnamese intruder aircraft couldnt evade identification and attempt to confront U.S. strike aircraft. Every effort has been made to list the USS LONG BEACH served her country for 33 years, 7 months and 22 days, until decommissioned on 1 MAY 1995. The first ever "kill" of a hostile aircraft by a missile fired from a ship occurred on May 23, 1968. The Long Beach, now designated CGN 9, was commissioned at the Boston Navy Shipyard September 9, 1961, the same year as Enterprise, CVA (N) 65, the world's first nuclear carrier. HC-7 RESCUE 141 (1) 6-June-1972 (Tuesday) LT. Melvin "Spence" Dry SEAL Team One (D.O.A.) USS Macon Sighted by USS Lexington - Long Beach Calif . Modernized in the 1950s, Shangri-La later served extensively in the Atlantic and Mediterranean . Starboard bow view, underway, date unknown. These photos were taken at Bethlehem Steel Company, probably just prior Note that the AN/SPS-33 antennas have not yet been installed guided-missile cruiser USS Long Beach (CGN 9) moored to a pier USS Long Beach (CLGN-160/CGN-160/CGN-9) is the single vessel of the Long Beach class nuclear powered guided missile cruiser built by the USN during the late 1950's and into the early 1960's, most recognizable by her large and blocky superstructure she can be considered as the last true cruiser of the US Navy as ever since then US cruiser classes Our "Piraz" equipment was heavy duty radar, capable of locating MIGs as they lit up t. [10], During construction in January 1960, it was widely reported that Long Beach was sabotaged when anti-mine (degaussing) electrical cables were found to have been intentionally cut in three places. newest contact if more than one contact was found. The guided-missile cruiser conducted extensive shakedown testing of her complex weapons and propulsion systems from 2 October to 16 December 1961; her superlative performance proved the nuclear cruiser a highly capable and effective warship. USS Ranger Naval Shipyard late 1979, before Long Beach departed for WestPac on 7 January 1980. Aug 1, 2019 - Its keel was laid in 1957. Shellback Initiation - 6 AUG 1964 - Atlantic Ocean, Arrived at new home port of Long Beach Ca. In 1987, the ship was involved in Operation Earnest Will, and it also took part in Operation Nimble Archer by assisting other fleet units with anti-aircraft cover. to her move to Boston for her commissioning. USS Long Beach (CLGN-160/CGN-160/CGN-9) was a nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser in the United States Navy and the world's first nuclear-powered surface combatant. [citation needed], After overhaul and installation of new equipment at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Long Beach again trained in the Caribbean, and then sailed 6 August 1963 to join the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean for peacekeeping operations. Maps can be saved and resumed for later review by clicking the Save button. The range of the MIGs was about 65 nautical miles. During 58 steaming days, LONG BEACH steamed over 30,000 miles at an average speed of 25 knots, without being refueled or resupplied. This open space was first planned to accommodate the mounting of a Regulus nuclear-armed cruise missile, but was then changed to four launch tubes for the Polaris missile. The National Archives recently partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to digitize the Vietnam-era log books in support of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. Phone: 866-3LB-CGN9 [15] In June of the same year, she downed another MIG,[14] this one at 61 miles (98km). [14], Long Beach received a Combat Action Ribbon for action on 26 April 1972,[16] a few days after the Battle of ng Hi. 1 x 8-cell Anti-Submarine ROCket (ASROC) launcher. Address: 251 Patterson Road Lot G-31, Beach (CGN 9) at the West Jetty of the South Boston Annex of Boston These photos were taken at Bethlehem Steel Company, probably just prior Transferred to the Maritime Administration, 3 July 1968, for lay up in the National Defense Reserve Fleet, Olympia WA. USS Nimitz (CVN 68) at Bremerton, Washington, 27 May 2011, during her Docking Planned Incremental Availability. Shot taken 97855), March 1968. USS LONG BEACH was commissioned without any guns aboard. USS Long Beach (CGN 9) underway in Boston Harbor in the summer From the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum. There was a problem saving this information. at Naval Air Station North Island, with the guided-missile destroyer USS Long Beach CGN 9 , Military Gifts and more at PriorService.com Largest Selection for Military Veterans on the Web! 1994. 28 April 1964 Second deployment to the Mediterranean for "Nuclear Task Force One". (CGN 9), in center; and the guided-missile frigate USS Her keel was laid down on 2 December 1957 by Bethlehem Steel Co., Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts. Image showsa Terrier missile being fired off the starboard side of the ship from the forward launcher (MK-10 Mod 2). (CVAN 65) underway in formation with USS Long Beach (CGN Meritorious Unit Commendation * 19 November 1966 - 8 June 1967. The USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9), a nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, was commissioned on 9 SEP 1961. USS LONG BEACH CGN 9 1968-1970 arcaisse 4.7K views 13 years ago Top 10 Biggest Naval Bases in the USA US Military News 4.9M views 2 years ago Watch Super Bowl LVII live on FOX Sunday Feb 12,. Battle Efficiency Award. All Rights Reserved. Editorial Guidelines and Publishing Standards. LONG BEACH's hull is currently awaiting final disposal. Long Beach, CA 8/30/1968 CREDIT: Neil Leifer. During the latter deployment, on May 13, the world's first nuclear-powered task force was formed when USS LONG BEACH and USS BAINBRIDGE joined ENTERPRISE. You can submit information from your own research on this page. Most notably, the warship is capable of reaching aerial targets as its missiles fly over enemy territory 75 miles away. (caption updated by Bill Fessenden), Photo #rg19nn-b1579-001-065_pr from Record Group 19 at NARA II. San Diego, CA, 9 April 1983 - Aerial port bow view of the nuclear-powered During this tour, Long Beach was responsible for directing the downing of one Soviet-made An-2 'Colt' aircraft that was attempting to engage South Vietnamese naval units. Returning to Norfolk 7 February, she trained on the east Coast and in the Caribbean, on 10 April joining in Atlantic Fleet exercises off North Carolina and Virginia as flagship for Adm. Robert H. Dennison, Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet. first fighting ship of its kind in American naval history--a nuclear Accessibility to this information is so important to us and we are grateful to have had many ship logs extracted and imported in large part from the compilation work of Ed Ball, Director of Research of MVA & BWNA. The Navy deck logs and Coast Guard deck logs are scanned by ship name and date. Port quarter view while moored in Subic Bay, Philippines [7] Because of this unusually high quantity of aluminum, she was assigned the voice radio call sign "Alcoa". in (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Christopher Delano). In August 1962 ENTERPRISE joined the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean, and made its second and third deployments to the Mediterranean in 1963 and 1964. Heading out for local ops in Southern California. If you contact a Shipmate through HullNumber, your email address is not displayed in the message to your Shipmate. Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. She arrived on PIRAZ (positive identification and radar advisory zone) station on the 30th, and continued on that vital operation throughout most of her WestPac tour. Sept 2002 Removal of superstructure, nuclear fuel removed. Photo #rg19nn-b1579-001-060_pr from Record Group 19 at NARA II. The ships high box-like superstructure housed the SCANFAR radar system, which comprised of AN/SPS-32 and AN/SPS-33 phased array radars. Faqs After Vietnam, Long Beach performed routine duties in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, performing escort duties for USS Enterprise in 1975, and participated in multi-national naval exercises while deployed in 1976-77. Note that the Talos launcher has been replaced by Harpoon launchers. Quincy, Massachusetts, 14 July 1959. (Courtesy of Robert M. Cieri, Wolfgang Hechler & Ron Reeves - Photos 1960-1964 Deck Logs. JTKAMERICANAINC From shop JTKAMERICANAINC. She was the third Navy ship named after the city of Long Beach, California . Contact (U.S. Navy photo by Matt Hildreth courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries/Released). (SSN 571), and USS Long Beach (CGN 9) at Mare Island Support of operations against North Vietnam, March 1970 - late 1971: ROH at Mare Island NSY, PIRAZ duty off Vietnam, LONG BEACH downed several enemy planes and rescued 17 US pilots, December 1975 - June 1976: Puget Sound NSY, January - April 1979: Mid-Life Conversion Phase I at Puget Sound NSY, Rescued 114 refugees ("boat people") off Vietnam, October 6, 1980 - March 26, 1983: Mid-Life Conversion Phase II. Vietnam War: View of USS New Jersey Iowa-class battleship during Family Day at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. 75" triple torpedo tubes (Mk 46 torpedo family). Photos taken at her commissioning and for some time thereafter, show that the taller, narrower AN/SPS-33 panels were not installed on the superstructure until a later date. in Feb of 1987 from the. In 1966, the nuclear-powered cruiser was deployed for herfirst tour of duty off Vietnam and was mainly stationed in the northern part of the Gulf of Tonkin, where the U.S. Navy had created its Positive Identification Radar Advisory Zone (PIRAZ). NSA Danang, Vietnam Service Years 1968 - 1974 1974 Truelove, Kenneth, AOAN NEC AO-0000-Aviation Ordnanceman Status USN Veteran . The powerplant enabled the warship to reach a speed of 30 knots, while her range was virtually unlimited. "Sea Orbit", the circumnavigation of the World by Task Force To support Task Force 77 (Operation Pocket Money), at daylight on May 9, Task Unit 77.1.2 a destroyer strike force struck the Haiphong Harbor air defense batteries with a 30-minute . as the Weymouth Fore River. LONG BEACH arrived back at the west coast on 4 July where, after a well deserved period of rest, she resumed the exercises and operations which would keep her well prepared for her return to Vietnam the following year. Captain Francis A. Burke, Chaplain, First Naval District; The USS Long Beach was built by the Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Quincy, Massachusetts under the initial CLGN-160 designation, however, the ship would then be reclassified twice in 1957, eventually settling on CGN-9. [8], The summer of 1966 was spent in training and orienting midshipmen in the tactics and operations involved in the modern nuclear Navy. All 85 crew members were killed. 7 November 1974 Sixth West Pacific deployment. Street draw bridge in the background which identifies this location 2 July 1994 Deactivation ceremony, Norfolk Naval Station. Long Beach deployed to the region beginning 28 May 1991 to support Operation Provide Comfort, which was after Operation Desert Storm was over and major hostilities had ended in late February 1991. forward superstructure while docked at Hobart, Australia during Christmas Long Beach deployed throughout the 1980s, conducting Tomahawk cruise missile test launches and exercises. Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, Chief of Naval Operations; The second submarine to carry the name, the USS Grayback was launched on July 2, 1957, and commissioned on March 7 . (ASSOCIATED PRESS). 2 x 12. Cleveland, OH: 600 Superior Ave. East, Fifth Third Building, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH, 44114 USS Duncan (DD-874) operated on Long Tau River and Rung Sat Special Zone during . Long Beach steamed over 30,000 miles in 58 days at an average speed of 25 knots, without being refueled or resupplied. Veterans can access Vietnam-era ship logs on the National Archives and Records Administration website,archives.gov site. Note the AN/SPS-49 radar She was the only ship of her class . In 1991, the vessel participated in Operation Fiery Vigil, which was focused on the evacuation of American servicemen from the Clark Air Base and from the U.S. USS Enterprise USS Gray DE 1054. The ships are the aircraft carrier We can also help you find former colleagues from your time in service. (DDG 996) nested outboard. USS Long Beach CGN9N May 68. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Cincinnati, OH: 300 E Business Way, Suite 200, Summit Woods Corporate Center, Cincinnati, OH, 45241 She was the only ship of her class. Our firm was founded in 1986 in Orlando, Florida. (3,538 kg) Dimensions: Overall Length: 456 in (11.58 m) From 1984 to 1985, she underwent the next major overhaul, which included armor protection. The LST 1184 (USS Frederick) was the last LST in U.S service. June 1976. Bainbridge (DLGN 25), at right. Home Join Now About Hullnumber Before You Register Tell A Shipmate FAQs Related Links Contact Us. The final weapons suite consisted of:[citation needed], The 5"/38 guns and the ASROC were retained, and several 12.7mm (50-cal) were installed as needed. She awaits dismantling at PSN, Bremerton, WA along with her sister nuclear powered Cold Warriors. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on . Seeking deck log of USS Pennsylvania (BB - 38) for 1925, Seeking Vietnam Deck Logs of USCGC Yakutat (WAVP-380), Find answers to your research questions at, How to File a FOIA Request for Archival Records. Please enter degrees and decimal minutes. 2 x 20mm Phalanx Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWSs). [18], In 1980 the vessel rescued 114 Vietnamese boat people off the coast of Vietnam. . Shipyard on 7 July 1961. As such, her main responsibility was to "sanitize" returning U.S. strike aircraft, ensuring that no enemy aircraft were attempting to evade identification by hiding amongst returning friendlies. [citation needed]. Pumps, valves and gaskets also had the toxic mineral in their composition as well as adhesives and insulation, the latter covering the pipes and wiring on board and, thus, spreading along the entire infrastructure of the ship, endangering the health of all who served at sea and of those working in shipyards as the vessels were being constructed or repaired. HullNumber.com takes your privacy seriously. some 10,000 persons watched. Tucson, AZ: One South Church Avenue, 12th Floor, Tucson, AZ, 85701 ship made a stop in "Ironbottom Sound" on 23 April for a memorial service commemorating the battles fought and lives The map above will allow you to put in the name of the ship and the year served and, based on National Archive deck logs, cruise books, and ship history currently available for naval vessels, veterans will be able to see if their ship falls into the category of Blue Water Navy Ships during the period they served. Find USS Long Beach (CGN-9) unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. Now, thanks to radar detectors, the North Vietnamese knew the Navy was out there, and they also could tell what missiles were out there, based on what radars were broadcasting. After this work was completed in the winter of 1995 the hull was towed through the Panama Canal to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. A 2023 Guide to VA Disability Rates & Pay Schedules, Individual Unemployability Rating Calculator, List of Blue Water Navy Ships Exposed to Agent Orange (Interactive Vietnam Map), Social Security Disability Benefits Guide. The Standard SM-2ER missiles and the associated modern electronics replaced the obsolete Terrier system. Commissioned USS Okinawa (LPH-3), 14 April 1962, CAPT. Several asbestos companies supplied products to Bath Iron Works. FREE shipping Add to Favorites . Port side view while at anchor in Subic Bay in 1966. Bipartisan. She sailed 28 February 1966 for her new home port and namesake, Long Beach, Calif. and arrived 15 March. In 1968, the Long Beach was sailing in the Gulf of Tonkin again and in May it shot down a MiG jet fighter, an occurrence which would repeat itself the following month. She returned to Norfolk 20 December for coastal and Caribbean operations through 28 April 1964 when she sailed for the Mediterranean again to join aircraft carrier USSEnterprise(CVN-65) and guided missile destroyer USS Bainbridge, in the formation of the first all nuclearpowered task group on 13 May. $19.99 + $5.65 shipping. During the course of the 1960s and early 1970s, the frequency of individual personnel being identified in deck logs for any reason (whether reporting aboard, transferring to another command, sustaining wounds, or being subject to disciplinary action) steadily declined. Since that time, we have provided compassionate Note barracks craft (APL) on opposite side of slip. in the Mediterranean Sea, 18 June 1964. Seeking deck log of USS Pennsylvania (BB - 38) for 1925, Seeking Vietnam Deck Logs of USCGC Yakutat (WAVP-380), Find answers to your research questions at, How to File a FOIA Request for Archival Records. Our earliest Navy Log is a photostatic copy of the original log of Continental Schooner WASP with start date of March 9, 1776. USS Long Beach CGN-9 shot down two Mig fighter planes with these missiles during the Vietnam War. USS Long Beach CGN-9 South Vietnam"* Vietnam Veteran Ribbon Vinyl / Silkscreen Shirt or Sweatshirts ad vertisement by JTKAMERICANAINC. We stationed ourselves north of the carriers, about 50 miles off the coast of Haiphong, NV. This was completed late in April 1968 and MAHAN remained off the West Coast until departing for the western Pacific in August. Naval Shipyard. She was reviewed by President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson during this time. The law defines service connection to veterans who served in the Blue Water Navy. U.S. Navy photo, Boston National Historical Park Collection, NPS Cat. The USS Albacore (SS-218) was commissioned in 1942 and lost off the coast of Japan in 1944. Launched, 19 August 1961. Photo #rg19nn-b1579-001-031_pr from Record Group 19 at NARA II. as directed by President Kennedy. An SSM-N-9 Regulus II missile is maneuvered aboard the USS Grayback ., U.S. Navy. She was the first ship to down an aircraft using SAMs in the Vietnam war and the incidents were not immediately publicized. 13 January 1984 10th West Pacific deployment. Photographer: The ship was constructed by Bath Iron Works, a shipbuilding company. Stan Gottfredson The GMLS Mk 12 was used aboard USS Albany, Chicago, Columbus, and Long Beach. He regularly writes about military hardware, firearms history, cybersecurity, and international affairs. After the ship had been in a period of upkeep, the Long Beach departed in November 1966 to Far East waters. Collections; . "(BX7) QUINCY, MASS., July 14---FIRST NUCLEAR POWERED CRUISER---The Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage 1995 Zippo Lighter USS South Carolina CGN 37 Navy Missile Cruiser Ship at the best online prices at eBay! She was reclassified CGN 160 in early 1957, but was again reclassified as CGN 9 on 1 July 1957. From the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum. She was the third Navy ship named after the city of Long Beach, California.. She was the sole member of the Long Beach-class, and the last cruiser built for the United States Navy to a cruiser design; all subsequent cruiser . Essex CV 9). Vessel and Station Log Books at the National Archives, Deck Logs, M/V Georgia (Registry No. She was the only ship of her class. 9), center, and USS Bainbridge (DLGN Many service members who served outside the 12-mile zone may still be eligible for disability compensation and VA benefits for direct service connection through exposures to other toxins such as asbestos, benzenes, solvents, and other chemical exposures found on Navy ships or due to their MOS. Some of her famous radars were either completely dismantled or replaced by more advanced forms, and sonars were improved as the work was completed in 1981. From the collection of Chris Howell, Southland Ship Stores, Ltd. Battle Group Bravo, Indian Ocean, 10 June 1984. Lyons. The USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25) deployment history and significant events of her service career follow: CGN-25 Deployments - Major Events CGN-25 General Specifications Class: Leahy class cruiser Named for: William Bainbridge Complement: 475 Officers and Enlisted Displacement: 9100 tons Length: 564 feet Beam: 57 feet 8 inches Flank Speed: 34 knots Mrs. Craig In 1968, she killed at least two enemy MiG fighter jets with her missiles, and she and her crew responded to no fewer than seven engagements in total, while engaging in "friendly matches" with her own attacks. [11] It was the second of three incidents at Fore River Shipyard at that time. [8], Long Beach returned to Norfolk from this cruise 3 October 1964 to join in exercises off the east coast and in the Caribbean. For its service in the combat zone, it was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal alongside a Vietnam Campaign Medal. The cruiser returned to Long Beach, California, in July 1967. The force operated in the Mediterranean testing its unique capabilities until 31 July when it sailed under RADM Bernard M. Strean from Gibraltar on an aroundtheworld cruise. Now, the Navy is sending the ship off for scrap. Date: 10-16 September 2018 USS McCaffery DD860 3.4mb. (ARS-38) crew operated on land to extract USS Clark County (LST-601) from beach after grounding at Duc Pho from November 18 to December 1, 1967 . Port bow view while moored in Subic Bay, Philippines in BOSTS-11827. No. It was the first record use of naval SAMs in combat conditions. Long Beach was decommissioned on 1 May 1995 instead of receiving her third nuclear refueling and proposed upgrade. Weve built this interactive map to determine if your ship was inside the zone. on 11 March 1970. She deployed to Vietnam during the Vietnam War and served numerous times in the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. for additional information on the deployments read the history text above. In the course of the voyage, numerous foreign dignitaries visited the ship during visits off both coasts of Africa and inport calls at Karachi, Pakistan, Melbourne, Australia, Wellington, New Zealand and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was at the shipyard for a refueling overhaul. Ordered to assist the Project Mercury Program in February. Subsequently Long Beach arrived in Norfolk, VA in May 1994 and was decommissioned in July. At the time, Long Beach had the highest bridge of any ship smaller than an aircraft carrier. Portland, OR: 650 N. E. Holladay Street, Suite 1600, Portland, OR, 97232 we represent clients nationwide. He regularly writes about military hardware, and is the author of several books on military headgear includingA Gallery of Military Headdress, which is available on Amazon.com. One, made up of the Navy's first three nuclear-powered surface ships. 1964. She was the sole member of the Long Beach-class, and the last cruiser built for the United States Navy to a cruiser design; all subsequent cruiser classes were built on scaled-up destroyer hulls (and originally classified as destroyer leaders) or, in the case of the Albany-class, converted from already existing cruisers. The warship also provided facilities for an onboard search-and-rescue helicopter. LONG BEACH was first assigned to the Atlantic Fleet. If youd like to save your map for later, click the Save button and save the URL provided. Known as "The Only Real Cruiser". This presumptive conditions list used to include only those who served boots on the ground or within the inland waterways of Vietnam, but now includes Blue Water veterans who served in the US Navy ships that were in open waters within the 12-mile radius of the coastline of Vietnam: All United States crewmembers and personnel on Navy and Coast Guard ships who have a diagnosis of one or more of the above conditions, as well as any secondary conditions, and can prove they served within the 12-mile range of the coastal waters of Vietnam are now eligible for the presumption of service connection for these conditions as well as VA health care under the new law. to her move to Boston for her commissioning. Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Artist Rendering. Long Beach was originally intended to be a smaller frigate, but was then redesigned and expanded to a cruiser hull, allowing for an open space just aft of the bridge "box". This list is NOT yet complete. Nautilus was at the shipyard for inactivation.
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