With all the views on this video, I know someone has to remember my dad, Carl Mosier, ships meteorologist from mid 60's until 1978. I remember when I was very young, maybe 3, we lived in Long Beach, about 1975, and we would sometimes get to go on board. The last time I remember one of dads shipmates giving me a rootbeer and thinking that my dad must be someone very important or a hero. I still do. RIP Dad. Thanks for the video.
I served aboard her from 1967 through most of 1970. While aboard, I couldn't wait to get off and out of the Navy. Now, looking back 41 years ago, it was the most enjoyable time of my life and would do it again in a heartbeat. She was a great ship with one of the best skippers in 1968-1969 (James Ferris). I was had the privilege of one last conversation with him in 2008 a couple of years before he died. I will miss this great ship, my home for four years, and Admiral Ferris, RIP.
My grandpa T.j Hamilton served on this ship and he was a flight deck troubleshooter if a plane had a dead battery or something he had 15 minutes to get it fixed or they would have to scrub that mission years 59-63
my dad was one of the welders who worked on 43 in bremerton when they refit her new cant flight deck...i have two knives that were made by a machinist on board. the blades are from steel from the old deck and the handles are sandwiched pieces of the lso signal lights
To Radiobiker91773...I was on the Tiger cruise in 1975 with my Dad and brother. Quite a site to see the ribbon around Coit Tower that morning after sailing under the Golden Gate. I will look for my old pics of that Tiger cruise for Coit Tower.
just got done visitin the best sailor to sail on her, my ole LPO Quinaye. he owned combat. the drive by truckers are a gem, after this video i have bought a lot of there stuff. sailon sailors
Cypris, Thanks! If you search on "Yellow Ribbon" you will see my entry on the USSCoralSea (net) that I submitted some time back... I see other great '77 WestPac Cruise stories now...and the resal reason why we got kicked outta Japan...
Great USS Coral Sea Tribute! I was a Radioman on board (CV-43) from June 1975 thru Nov 1978. Earlier, I helped put a giant Yellow Ribbon on top of the Coit Tower (San Francisco) late May 1975 for the returning Coral Maru crew (then CVA-43) from their 74-75 Vietnam Cruise. I am looking for any pics of that Yellow Ribbon to show my kids and grandkids. I have a cool color pic of CVA-43, CVA-34, CVA-19, and CVAN 65 all docked at Alameda NAS. God Bless us all.
thanks if you are looking for pics or old shipmates we have a tribute site maybe you will find them or share stories with some of the old crew the site is usscoralsea (net)
@Radiobiker91773 I was on the Tiger cruise in 1975 with my Dad and brother. I remember the yellow ribbon on Coit Tower. Quite a site after sailing under the Golden Gate. I will look thru my pics for any of Coit Tower for you.
thank you . I sat at my kitchen table with my father who was on the 43 IN THE 50 s He is now in the bad stages of altzheimers but remembers his ship brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much. Thank you.
My father is Jack Kampschaefer his brother Bob was on the ship with him... Bob and Jack were best friends (still are)
The 3 sisters, FDR, Midway and Coral Sea were the last of the streamlined carriers. I served on Coral Sea from Sept 1959 to June of 1963. When she was tied up at pier 3 NAS Alameda and you approached her frrom the port bow ...well then ... she was never more beautiful
i flew on her via the COD i remember that day like it was this AM a PO was at the window and when we made final he tap me on my shoulder and i looked out the window and saw her sailing away she was the most beautiful ship i ever seen
i did a west-pac '68-'69 with va-216 on the coral seal.we sailed along side with the uss new jersey for 10 days,coming back from japan. very impressive! my favorite port? hands down, olong-a-po,pi!!!!!
Wow,,, I served on this oldie for three Med Cruises... and on her final voyage..best thing about this ship was that it ran on good ol fuel,, more refuel stops means more port a calls.....best port visits of ANY carrier S8 div.....
Served aboard that bitch for four whole years out of a five-year hitch -- and that was at least a year too long to be trapped in a tin can at that age. Sometimes I wasn't sure which would go first, me or the ship. Now she's gone, and I'm still here, so I guess I win! Sorta' wish I could take my kid to see it at X-mas when they string up lights on the ships at the Norfolk piers. Am I getting sentimental? Hell no, the stink of the Portsmouth shipyards is permanently burned into my memory!
She was a beautiful teenager when I first met her. It was love at first sight. She faithfully served us through thick and thin and brought us home safely. Oh, she had her quirks, you see. At flank speed she would shake her fantail defiantly. But when it came to combat she could fight with the best of them. She may have been turned into razor blades, but she will live in my memory forever. Quite a gal. I'll always miss her. Randy Kelso, AQF2, VF-154 (1964-66)
Great vid. My husband served on the USS Coral Sea in the late 80's. He was an aviation electrician and a second class petty officer. I believe he was part of VA-65 the world class Fighting Tigers and worked on the inflight refuling. The A-6 intruder was his plane of choice. He loved that old Coral Maru.
thank you so much for your interest. Actually, I live in Athens, Greece and my father, who is now 82, lives in Michigan. He has a wonderful photo album of black and white photos that were taken on board the Coral Sea, but since I am not there I cannot scan them and put them into a video. I hope I will be able to do this in the summer and that my Dad will still be around to see it.
All of his life, he has talked about his experiences in the Navy and esp. about the Coral Sea.
My father served on the U.S.S. Coral Sea CVE 57 during WWII. He would love to see a video of the original Coral Sea. Does anyone know if such a video exists? Thanks for posting this video.
i have not seen any video's about the original Coral Sea but i have found some photos of her on the net unfortunately not many a photo video would be possible if some of the old crew members or family were to share pics of a vid could be made for you dad to see
Great video, I've heard a lot about her from my brother. He served on her from the late 70's thru early 80's. Now we lost him as well. Me I'm just a jawhead from that era as well.
The pic at 2:46 was us against the Eisenhower, and the Vinson, more lauches in an hour then the "nukes'!!!! We were proud!!!!!
tuengem 2 months ago
Thanks man..I made her World Cruise 83. VA-97
tuengem 3 months ago
Been listenin and watchin thisd for over 2 years. served in COMBAT 74-78 became a huge drive by truckers fan. thanks again for the video
ibekickinback 3 months ago
I was on the Coral Sea CVA_43
1964 until 1966. I was in the 4th Div.
Thank you!! I sure do miss her!!!!!!!!!!!!! Larry B.
pea78910 8 months ago
With all the views on this video, I know someone has to remember my dad, Carl Mosier, ships meteorologist from mid 60's until 1978. I remember when I was very young, maybe 3, we lived in Long Beach, about 1975, and we would sometimes get to go on board. The last time I remember one of dads shipmates giving me a rootbeer and thinking that my dad must be someone very important or a hero. I still do. RIP Dad. Thanks for the video.
hrdork 8 months ago
thanks for the memories, i was on her in 82 no4 engine room, this ship sure went through the changes in its time.
MrRollerderby 10 months ago
I served aboard her from 1967 through most of 1970. While aboard, I couldn't wait to get off and out of the Navy. Now, looking back 41 years ago, it was the most enjoyable time of my life and would do it again in a heartbeat. She was a great ship with one of the best skippers in 1968-1969 (James Ferris). I was had the privilege of one last conversation with him in 2008 a couple of years before he died. I will miss this great ship, my home for four years, and Admiral Ferris, RIP.
luvtogodeep
luvtogodeep 1 year ago
@luvtogodeep I worked on the flight deck in V-1 division from Feb. 67 to Nov. 68. Today i am so proud to have been a crewmen on the Uss Coral Sea.
jhskwirut 10 months ago
I worked on the flight deck in V-1 division from Feb. 67 to Nov. 68. Today i am so proud to have been a crewmen on the Uss Coral Sea.
jhs946
jhskwirut 10 months ago
My grandpa T.j Hamilton served on this ship and he was a flight deck troubleshooter if a plane had a dead battery or something he had 15 minutes to get it fixed or they would have to scrub that mission years 59-63
Jejh4lom 1 year ago
merry x mass all and a happy new year guys hope things will change
cypris2002 1 year ago
my dad was one of the welders who worked on 43 in bremerton when they refit her new cant flight deck...i have two knives that were made by a machinist on board. the blades are from steel from the old deck and the handles are sandwiched pieces of the lso signal lights
bigfokkerdog 1 year ago
It was an old rust bucket but for some reason I have built a special room in my heart for her, So many fond memories, 1985 - 86 Med Cruise.
theprimaryline 1 year ago
To Radiobiker91773...I was on the Tiger cruise in 1975 with my Dad and brother. Quite a site to see the ribbon around Coit Tower that morning after sailing under the Golden Gate. I will look for my old pics of that Tiger cruise for Coit Tower.
ILM787 1 year ago
"86-Decom sure do miss that rust bucket, she was a amazing!!!
43sabastin 1 year ago
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I was on her 1967-68 as a Green shirt With the Knight Riders Attack Squardon VA-52
tihs69 1 year ago
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I was on her in 1967-68 also a Green shirt With the Knight Riders Attack Squardon VA-52
tihs69 1 year ago
Thanks for this - was on the Maru 85-90.
rookstone 1 year ago
just got done visitin the best sailor to sail on her, my ole LPO Quinaye. he owned combat. the drive by truckers are a gem, after this video i have bought a lot of there stuff. sailon sailors
ibekickinback 1 year ago
what division was he in????
MrNtelsa 2 years ago
My father served about the USS Coral Sea, 1983-1986, memember of Lim's Legion!
killswarr07 2 years ago
Cypris, Thanks! If you search on "Yellow Ribbon" you will see my entry on the USSCoralSea (net) that I submitted some time back... I see other great '77 WestPac Cruise stories now...and the resal reason why we got kicked outta Japan...
Radiobiker91773 2 years ago
Great USS Coral Sea Tribute! I was a Radioman on board (CV-43) from June 1975 thru Nov 1978. Earlier, I helped put a giant Yellow Ribbon on top of the Coit Tower (San Francisco) late May 1975 for the returning Coral Maru crew (then CVA-43) from their 74-75 Vietnam Cruise. I am looking for any pics of that Yellow Ribbon to show my kids and grandkids. I have a cool color pic of CVA-43, CVA-34, CVA-19, and CVAN 65 all docked at Alameda NAS. God Bless us all.
Radiobiker91773 2 years ago
thanks if you are looking for pics or old shipmates we have a tribute site maybe you will find them or share stories with some of the old crew the site is usscoralsea (net)
cypris2002 2 years ago
@Radiobiker91773 I was on the Tiger cruise in 1975 with my Dad and brother. I remember the yellow ribbon on Coit Tower. Quite a site after sailing under the Golden Gate. I will look thru my pics for any of Coit Tower for you.
ILM787 1 year ago
thank you . I sat at my kitchen table with my father who was on the 43 IN THE 50 s He is now in the bad stages of altzheimers but remembers his ship brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much. Thank you.
My father is Jack Kampschaefer his brother Bob was on the ship with him... Bob and Jack were best friends (still are)
jfk1971 2 years ago
you are very welcome the crew of this great ship are brothers and we are one great happy and proud family
happy thanksgiving to you and your family
cypris2002 2 years ago
The 3 sisters, FDR, Midway and Coral Sea were the last of the streamlined carriers. I served on Coral Sea from Sept 1959 to June of 1963. When she was tied up at pier 3 NAS Alameda and you approached her frrom the port bow ...well then ... she was never more beautiful
tuber738 2 years ago
i flew on her via the COD i remember that day like it was this AM a PO was at the window and when we made final he tap me on my shoulder and i looked out the window and saw her sailing away she was the most beautiful ship i ever seen
cypris2002 2 years ago
i did a west-pac '68-'69 with va-216 on the coral seal.we sailed along side with the uss new jersey for 10 days,coming back from japan. very impressive! my favorite port? hands down, olong-a-po,pi!!!!!
goyeabuddy 2 years ago
Wow,,, I served on this oldie for three Med Cruises... and on her final voyage..best thing about this ship was that it ran on good ol fuel,, more refuel stops means more port a calls.....best port visits of ANY carrier S8 div.....
chalemaan00 2 years ago
Anyone recall the fire on board in 71 off the Cali coast just before departure. She was CVA43 then.
IAMTQMC 2 years ago
Served aboard that bitch for four whole years out of a five-year hitch -- and that was at least a year too long to be trapped in a tin can at that age. Sometimes I wasn't sure which would go first, me or the ship. Now she's gone, and I'm still here, so I guess I win! Sorta' wish I could take my kid to see it at X-mas when they string up lights on the ships at the Norfolk piers. Am I getting sentimental? Hell no, the stink of the Portsmouth shipyards is permanently burned into my memory!
CVForty3 2 years ago
She was a beautiful teenager when I first met her. It was love at first sight. She faithfully served us through thick and thin and brought us home safely. Oh, she had her quirks, you see. At flank speed she would shake her fantail defiantly. But when it came to combat she could fight with the best of them. She may have been turned into razor blades, but she will live in my memory forever. Quite a gal. I'll always miss her. Randy Kelso, AQF2, VF-154 (1964-66)
Namsquid 2 years ago
Great video. I walked off of her for the last time during the decommissioning ceremonies 30 April 1990. Great memories.
Klein G-1 Div. 88-90.
rgklein 2 years ago
i served 1973 to 1977 what a time v-4 / v-3 you who were there know what i know rock on RJM
Skitso4U 2 years ago
My dad served aboard in the 1970's (Oscar Stephen)
Frostie1208 2 years ago
watched it again, what tune is that. sounds like souther hellman fury. served in cic 74-78
ibekickinback 2 years ago
the song is from drive by truckers tittle my sweet Annette and yea me also im getting older and bolder those days were the best
cypris2002 2 years ago
great tune, thanks for the golden nugget. she was a wonderful old girl who did her job. shame they cut her up, she should have been given to the deep
ibekickinback 2 years ago
served in combat 1975-78, great old girl. just like her I get older and bolder every day. sail on
ibekickinback 3 years ago
Great vid. My husband served on the USS Coral Sea in the late 80's. He was an aviation electrician and a second class petty officer. I believe he was part of VA-65 the world class Fighting Tigers and worked on the inflight refuling. The A-6 intruder was his plane of choice. He loved that old Coral Maru.
juliebork 3 years ago
Served aboard during Viet-Nam conflict; 1964-1966. Hated it then, but long for those days now.....
50sDude 3 years ago
I think one of my uncle's was one the Coral Sea during the sametime.
cycler2 2 years ago
thank you so much for your interest. Actually, I live in Athens, Greece and my father, who is now 82, lives in Michigan. He has a wonderful photo album of black and white photos that were taken on board the Coral Sea, but since I am not there I cannot scan them and put them into a video. I hope I will be able to do this in the summer and that my Dad will still be around to see it.
All of his life, he has talked about his experiences in the Navy and esp. about the Coral Sea.
janetathensbay 3 years ago
My father served on the U.S.S. Coral Sea CVE 57 during WWII. He would love to see a video of the original Coral Sea. Does anyone know if such a video exists? Thanks for posting this video.
janetathensbay 3 years ago
i have not seen any video's about the original Coral Sea but i have found some photos of her on the net unfortunately not many a photo video would be possible if some of the old crew members or family were to share pics of a vid could be made for you dad to see
ill try look for pics
cypris2002 3 years ago
Great job remembering the old girl.I served on her 86-89 best years of my life!!!!!
BEERDRINKER1965 3 years ago
yea they looked a lot alike one day i will visit the midway in a way it will be like i was back on board the Coral Sea since they were sister chips
cypris2002 3 years ago
Great work! My father served as Air Intel Officer for a "whale" squadron Hartron2 on the Coral Sea mid-sixties. I can't wait to share this with him.
navymemorial 3 years ago
thank you! the name of the song is My Sweet Annette by Drive by Truckers
cypris2002 3 years ago
Great video, I've heard a lot about her from my brother. He served on her from the late 70's thru early 80's. Now we lost him as well. Me I'm just a jawhead from that era as well.
That care gent's!
hairymotha 3 years ago
i am sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. yes there are many stories about the chip and crew we all worked hard but played hard as well
cypris2002 3 years ago
Trust me,,,, I've all ready heard!hahahaha
hairymotha 3 years ago
Thanks for the photos. The greatest adventure of my life!
J.L.Smith
V1 Divisio1979-1982
shadowjack8 3 years ago
same here truly the greatest i still miss her flight deck to this day and im sure always
cypris2002 3 years ago
Thanks for the memories. She was a tough old girl. Made all the newer boats look bad.
Dave Lemon
G-1 div, Fwd. Assembly
1982-1984
pdxnative1964 3 years ago
yea she was and the other carriers knew it lol
cypris2002 3 years ago
hell we still hold several records the new carrier never got close to
cypris2002 3 years ago
Thanks for the photos. I miss that old boat.
Greg Kaiser
V-1 Div, Air Dept
1987-89
apt2223 3 years ago
you are welcome i also miss that old girl
pat chagot
v-2 division cat-2
cypris2002 3 years ago