Description: 1976 - 1977 USS NIMITZ / CVN-68MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE CRUISE BOOK / ANNUAL / YEARBOOK JUST ONE OF THOUSANDS OF ITEMS AVAILABLE IN OUR EBAY STORE! TITLE: UNITED STATES SHIP NIMITZ CVN-68 DESCRIPTION: This is a SCARCE to RARE cruise book for the 1976 - 1977 USS Nimitz Mediterranean cruise! Contains extensive coverage of the cruise and various ports of call. Contains 344 color pages. Hardback. Annual has title and ship’s seal embossed on front cover. A great addition to your U.S. Navy, military, militaria, cruise book or family genealogy reference collection! ORIGINAL OWNER: UNKNOWN PARTIAL SHIP HISTORY: According to sources, "USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is a supercarrier in the United States Navy, the lead ship of its class. She is one of the largest warships in the world. She was laid down, launched and commissioned as CVAN-68, but was redesignated CVN-68 (nuclear-powered multimission aircraft carrier) on 30 June 1975 as part of the fleet realignment of that year...The keel of Nimitz was laid down 22 June 1968 by Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia, and she was commissioned 3 May 1975 by President Gerald Ford. The ship was named for Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who commanded the Pacific fleet in World War II. Captain Michael Manazir assumed command of the Nimitz on 16 March 2007...The documentary series Carrier focuses on the life of Nimitz and the crew members that served on it during a six month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005....Nimitz's fourth deployment, from 10 November 1982 to 20 May 1983, was to the Caribbean and Mediterranean Seas." CONTENTS: Includes extensive photo and written coverage of life onboard the U.S.S. NIMITZ, as well as of the various ports of call and shore leave trips. Also contains photographs of the various aircraft launched from the ship. Contains identified group photos of all crew members and flyers aboard the ship. CONDITION DETAILS: VERY GOOD COVERS / MINT CONTENTS. Light cover wear. No writing, rips, tears, foxing, age toning, signatures or inscriptions. SHIPPING: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE. Includes Delivery Confirmation. NOTE: Due to the unique nature of the items weI sell, we do not accept returns; please read the item description, and bid responsibly. Thanks for looking, and have a blessed day.
Price: 249.99 USD
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Book Title: Does not apply
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Inscribed: No
Subject: Military & War
Vintage: Yes
Country//Region of Manufacture: United States
Publication Year: 1977
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: 1970s
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Unknown
Personalized: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Navy
