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Re: Re: Ship history 1975-1979

We went on the wespac cruise oct 1977 and got back may 1978

Re: Ship history 1975-1979

I also had the time of my life. unfortunately I had to make the most of it with my E-3 pay but non-the-less it was great. I wish I could do it again.

Thank for the Cruise book Info.

Re: Ship history 1975-1979

The change to CV occured just after I reported on board in DEC. 1972 .We went to Hunter's Point Shipyard near San Fransisco , California in the first part of 1973 . Part of the conversions made included 'jet-blast deflectors' and catapult upgrades to accomodate F-16 fighters .
I don't know about the fire you mentioned but , there was a major fire in #1 main machinery-room at the first segment of the first Westpac after the yard period in 1973 . We lost 7 guys in the fire .

Tim