USS Forrestal Naval Disaster Memorial

This memorial is in memory of sacrifices made aboard the Naval carrier USS Forrestal - CVA-59 on July 29, 1967, on a Saturday morning in North Vietnam -- Gulf of Tonkin, South China Sea, at or about ten-fifty AM. Once the fires were extinguished, the extent of the devastation was apparent. Most tragic was the loss to the crew, 134 had lost their lives, while an additional 64 were injured. This disaster remains the single worst loss of life on a Naval vessel since the USS Franklin (CV-13) was bombed in WWII while operating in the Pacific. The ship proceeded to Cubic Point in the Philippines for temporary repairs. In only eight days enough repairs were made that she could start the long trip back to Norfolk, Virginia (Home Port) and then to Portsmouth Virginia shipyard for permanent repairs. The pictures are contributed by, Bill Mason, PH2-US Navy.

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[white69rabbitt]

Was in "R" division, did fire watch patrols, saw fires, people running, ship shook from explosions. and that was December of 69. All in your mind, I was told.

[o7jimmy]

My friend you described that day of July 29 1967 perfectly and I am a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and know the souls or spirit, ghost are real so it was not in your mind. May the Lord Jesus Bless you always. Thanks so much for commenting and getting back with me by comments.

o7jimmy, Jimmy ( Ski in HVAH-11, USS Forrestal )

[o7jimmy]

The ship shook so bad I was momentarily hanging on a forward latter so as not to fall aft.

[white69rabbitt]

Didn't get to the Forrestal until the Med cruise after the fire, It was haunted!

[o7jimmy]

Thanks for your comment and I never made a Med cruise but I wondered if the ship would be haunted after the great lost of life in there young ages. Thanks again for this comment. 

[contrite11]

I remember this, Jimmy! 44 years ago, this coming July 18th (1967).....I was on my way home. Stayed in the military until January 13, 1978. bob

[o7jimmy]

At 1:15 is the squadrons Seal..

[tajgirvan]

Thank you,Jimmy! An excellent tribute to

America's Heroes! May the Lord Jesus

Christ bless those living with us today!May we never forget those that left us that dark and terrible day.Until that we see them Again!Never Forget! May the Lord Bless you,Jimmy!

[PismoBeach]

Well done, Jimmy.

[o7jimmy]

Our planes are at this point 1:03 and also in other places..

[o7jimmy]

Thanks and I at the time was in a reconnaissance squadron HVAH-11 and when viewing the video you will see RA 5C jets that have a checker board tail. Blessing :)

[TheJamesmtobin]

43 years ago today my brother was on the flight deck. This is a beautiful tribute but still is painful and comforting together. Thanks, jimmy