This deluxe hardcover of captain picards enterprise features the ships operational history, illustrations of all the key locations including the. Gene roddenberry, creator of the television show, star trek, named the fictional starship used in the show in honor of cv6. The \big e \ from the doolittle raid, midway, and santa cruz to guadalcanal and leyte though it barely missed being caught and destroyed at pearl harbor on december 7, 1941, the us navys uss enterprise cv6 aircraft carrier took part in every major action of the pacific war, from the doolittle raid to the battles of midway, santa cruz, and. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks. The uss enterprise ncc1701e or enterprisee, to distinguish it from prior and later starships with the same name is a fictional starship in the star trek franchise. Uss enterprise cv6 was an aircraft carrier which was known to the troops as the big e. About 300 men went down with the ship, including chief warrant officer leonard woods. The next generation tng focuses on the twentyfourth century adventures of captain jeanluc picard aboard the u. Prewar 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 postwar the ship all hands decorations remembrance. The air war against japan, 1921 1945 documents life and death aboard the aircraft carrier uss enterprise aka the big e, interviewing the last surviving veterans who served on the ship through major pacific battles. Colloquially called the big e, she was the sixth aircraft carrier of the united states navy.
Tillman is one of my favorite naval history authors. Launched in 1960 and commissioned in 1961, its the oldest vessel still in use in the u. Uss enterprise cv6, colloquially referred to as the big e, was the sixth aircraft carrier of the united states navy and the seventh u. The big e participated in nearly every major engagement of the war against japan and earned a total of twenty battle stars. Uss enterprise cvn65, a nuclearpowered aircraft carrier 19612017 uss enterprise cvn80, a gerald r. The seventh enterprise cv6 was laid down july 16, 1934. This listing does not, however, distinguish which individual deployment was westpac or vietnam. Navy commissioned the aircraft carrier uss enterprise, the seventh ship to bear the name in american service.
As with her predecessor, captain jeanluc picard was her commanding officer. The commanding officer co of the uss enterprise cvn65, is the united states navy officer who is the most senior officer on ship. Staffords extensive research and interviews with the ships crew and air group cemented in print the extraordinary combat record of the ship with fresh recollections of the combat action. Hms enterprize was a noted sailing ship of the british royal navy. Insurrection, the crew stops a sona attempt to forcibly relocate the. The uss enterprise ncc1701e is a fictional starship in the star trek franchise. Uss enterprise ncc1701e memory beta, noncanon star trek.
Uss enterprise cv6 the most decorated ship of the second world war. Following a highspeed atlantic transit, big e relieved uss dwight d. Murray assumed command of the carrier on 21 march 1941. This book is in good condition with no writing or tears, solid spine, with maybe slight rubbing on the corners. Uss enterprise ncc1701e memory beta, noncanon star. They are not official navy publications, and the navy does not stock, sell, or republish these books. The eighth enterprise cvn 65, the worlds first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier, was launched september 24, 1960, by newport news shipbuilding and drydock co. The co is the ultimate authority over operations of the enterprise and her crew. Thus, picards crew enjoys many of the comforts theyd have otherwise left behind, including a wide variety. In the novels published by pocket books after nemesis, the enterprisee. The legacy of past ships named enterprise were honored in numerous places, including.
Enterprise history memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. The uss enterprise ncc1701 was a constitution class starship that served under five captains from 2245 to 2285, including robert april, christopher pike, will decker, and in later years spock. Here you can download the uss enterprise cvn 65 westpac cruise book 1978 as a high resolution. The one ship that most nearly symbolizes the history of the united states navy in world war ii.
Taylor, founder of enterprise rentacar, served on the enterprise and named his company after the ship. The story of the uss enterprise bluejacket books edward p. Big e story of uss enterprise by stafford cdr edward. Details about uss enterprise cvan65 1963 mediterranean cruise book. An explosion aboard the aircraft carrier uss enterprise kills 27 people in pearl harbor, hawaii, on january 14, 1969. A lasting memorial to the uss enterprise, this classic tale of the carrier that contributed more than any other single warship to the naval victory in the pacific has remained a favorite world war. Navy equipped, prepared, and looking for a war, halsey and his men sailed until they got within range of wake island on december 4, dispatched the marines, and then headed for home. In late october she operated off the virginia capes, both to purge her tanks in preparation for entering.
The uss enterprise ncc1701 e or enterprise e, to distinguish it from prior and later starships with the same name is a fictional starship in the star trek franchise. Uss enterprise cvan65 1963 mediterranean cruise book ebay. River vale library uss enterprise uss enterprise cv 6. List of uss enterprise cvn65 commanding officers project. The novel the autobiography of jeanluc picard stated that the vessel was originally going to be named the uss sentinel. The story of the uss enterprise bluejacket books 9781557509987 by stafford, edward p. The pages of this book chronicles the missions and. Uss enterprise bldg 7115, a building and ship simulator at the u. A yorktownclass carrier, she was launched in 1936 and was one of only three american carriers commissioned before world war ii to survive the war the others being saratoga and ranger. Once there, the enterprise crew strived to find a way to keep the world. Navy museum store has a wide variety of memorabilia, presentational items, and toys for people of all ages. Apr 18, 2002 a lasting memorial to the uss enterprise, this classic tale of the carrier that contributed more than any other single warship to the naval victory in the pacific has remained a favorite world war ii story for more than twentyfive years.
The name enterprise has a longstanding history as a ship name, starting some time prior to the 18th century and lasting at least into the 26th century. The next generation books by hillary bader, christopher. A lasting memorial to the uss enterprise, this classic tale of the carrie. Apr 29, 2019 the uss enterprise sails in october 1941 with its scout planes overhead. First contact contentsshow history the enterprise e was constructed at san francisco fleet yards, earth.
Other features may include candid photographs of crew members at work and recreation, details and history of the ship, and short biographies on captains, commanders, and other prominent officers. Enterprise was a yorktownclass carrier, was launched in 1936 and together with the saratoga and the ranger, they were the only three american carriers commissioned before the start of. The recreation room of the refitted uss enterprise displayed. Uss enterprise cvn 65, formerly cvan65, is a decommissioned united states navy aircraft carrier. Add my store to your favorites and receive my email newsletters about new items and special promotions. The sixth federation starship, and seventh starfleet vessel, to bear the prestigious name, from 2373 to 2385, captain jeanluc picard was assigned as the enterprises commanding officer. Much of the crew of the enterprised had been reassigned there, including. She was the first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier and the eighth united states naval vessel to bear the name. Cruise books in the navy department librarys collection.
The starship trap en route to an important diplomatic reception the u. The river vale public library created a uss enterprise cv6 collection so the public can learn. Stafford paperback published 2002 cdr staffords 1962 classic reprinted in 2002 is widely considered to be the definitive account of enterprise and her big guns. Kirk, whose fiveyear mission aboard the enterprise became legendary. Star trek generations the uss enterprise cv6 was an aircraft carrier that served in world war ii. The story of the uss enterprise, illustrated edition illustrated by edward p. Its successor was the uss enterprise cvn65, which was the first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier. He wrote for naval history and proceedings, as well as for national geographic. See maiden cruise 1962 mediterranean cruise 1963 world cruise 1964 operation sea orbit. The story of the uss enterprise by commander edward p. During her more than 50 years of service she has set many records and milestones including steaming with a speed of more than 40 knots during her sea trials after construction. Like her predecessor of world war ii fame, she is nicknamed big e. Swanson, wife of former secretary of the navy claude a. The uss enterprise ncc1701e, sometimes referred to as the enterprisee.
Staffords extensive research and interviews with the ships crew and air group cemented in print the extraordinary combat record of the ship with fresh recollections of the combat. Kennedy hickman is a historian, museum director, and curator who specializes in military and naval history. We carry everything from ship models to watches and jewelry. A lasting memorial to the uss enterprise, this classic tale of the carrier that contributed more than any other single warship to the naval victory in the pacific.
The uss enterprise ncc 1701e, sometimes referred to as the enterprisee, was a federation sovereignclass heavy explorer starship in service to starfleet. Uss enterprise ncc1701e star trek expanded universe. Carrier deployments for westpac and vietnam 19641975 data. Get a free ebook by joining our mailing list today. Big e story of uss enterprise by stafford cdr edward abebooks. List of uss enterprise cvn65 commanding officers the commanding officer co of the uss enterprise cvn65, is the united states navy officer who is the most senior officer on ship.
The story of the uss enterprise, illustrated edition stafford, edward p. The uss enterprise ncc1701 e was a 24th century federation sovereignclass starship operated by starfleet. The 1941 film, dive bomber, featured the uss enterprise. Enterprise viii cvan65 naval history and heritage command. The story of the uss enterprise, illustrated edition. Jan 15, 2016 a naval classic first published in 1962, staffords the big e set a high standard for books about world war ii, especially those about a ship and its crew. Later, she became the first nuclear carrier to transit.
Jan 31, 2019 indianapolis sank in just 12 minutes, 280 miles from the nearest land. Uss enterprise the navys eighth ship to bear the name was the worlds first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier. The a lasting memorial to the uss enterprise, this classic tale of the carrier that contributed more than any other single warship to the naval victory in the pacific has remained a favorite world war ii story for more than twentyfive years. The big e participated in nearly every major engagement of the war against japan and earned a total of. Launched in 1936, she was a ship of the yorktown class, and one of only three american carriers commissioned prior to world war ii to survive the war the others being uss saratoga and uss ranger. This ship was the sixth federation starship to bear the name enterprise. The uss enterprise ncc1701 e was a sovereignclass federation starship in service during the late 24th century. Ford class aircraft carrier, under construction and scheduled to enter service by 2028. A brig from the age of the sail, uss enterprise, was used in a 24th century holodeck program. Book celebrates the ship being awarded the efficiency pennant for 196566. In the novel headlong flight, it is stated that the enterprisee was originally going to be named the uss honorius before the battle of veridian iii. It is simply the finest ships history ever written about and american war vessel. Uss enterprise cvancvn65 the worlds first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier our price.
She was commissioned in the year 2372 under the command of captain morgan bateson, who supervised the vessels construction. The aircraft carrier uss enterprise, the navys most famous and decorated ship of the war, was scrapped before stafford, a naval aviator himself, wrote the book, which might have motivated the nation to save the ship. The story of the uss enterprise encompasses all but the last few months of world war ii and is therefore also an outstanding look at all the major battles of the pacific war. He has appeared on the history channel as a featured expert.
Uss enterprise cvan65 1963 mediterranean cruise book deployment log cruisebook. A freak accident saved uss enterprise from pearl harbor. A sovereignclass starship, it appears in the films star trek. Enterprise has the distinction of being both the first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier and the longest carrier in the world. The name enterprise has a longstanding history as a ship name, starting sometime prior to the 18th century and lasting way beyond the 24th century. A galleon, she was active sometime between the 16th century and the early 18th century. She was the sixth federation vessel to bear the name, and the federations flagship. Enterprise was one of fourteen ships to receive the early rca cxam1 radar. A lasting memorial to the uss enterprise, this classic tale of the carrier that contributed more than any other single warship to the naval victory in the pacific has remained a favorite world war ii story for more than twentyfive years. Enterprisesuddenly is set upon by a klingon warship. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. The uss enterprise ncc1701e was a 24th century federation. The uss enterprise cv6 was an american aircraft carrier during.
Known as big e, shes due to be decommissioned in 20. Here you can download the uss enterprise cvan 65 westpac cruise book 197273 as a high resolution. The second of three sisters, enterprise made a centralperhaps. The worlds first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier was commissioned on 25 november 1961 and completed 25 deployments during 51 years of service.
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