Jan 1958 - Jan 1959 Far East Cruise Book

A great part of Naval history. (Most Sailors consider the cruise book one of their most valued treasures)

You would be purchasing an exact copy of the USS Columbus CA 74 cruise book during the Korean War era. Each page has been placed on a CD for years of enjoyable computer viewing. The CD comes in a plastic sleeve with a custom label. Every page has been enhanced and is readable. Rare cruise books like this sell for a hundred dollars or more when buying the actual hard copy if you can find one for sale.

This would make a great gift for yourself or someone you know who may have served aboard her. Usually only ONE person in the family has the original book. The CD makes it possible for other family members to have a copy also. You will not be disappointed we guarantee it.

Some of the items in this book are as follows:

• Ports of Call: Hawaii, Guam, Taiwan, Okinawa, Hong Kong, Sasebo and Yokosuka
• Brief History of the Ship
• Individual Crew Photos with Name and Rank
• Many Crew Activity Photos
• Many Port of Call Photos
• Plus much more

Over 571 photos and the ships story told on 172 pages.

Once you view this CD you will know what life was like on this Heavy Cruiser during this time period.

Additional Bonus:

• Several Additional Images of the USS Columbus CA 74 (National Archives)
• 6 Minute Audio of "Sounds of Boot Camp" in the late 50's early 60's
• Other Interesting Items Include:
  • The Oath of Enlistment
  • The Sailors Creed
  • Core Values of the United States Navy
  • Military Code of Conduct
  • Navy Terminology Origins (8 Pages)
  • Examples: Scuttlebutt, Chewing the Fat, Devil to Pay,
  • Hunky-Dory and many more.

25 Hi Res Images of the "World War Two Memorial" in Washington DC