This will provide you with a URL that can be saved as a bookmark or electronically shared with others. first fighting ship of its kind in American naval history--a nuclear Media in category "USS Long Beach (CGN-9)" The following 70 files are in this category, out of 70 total. 97855), March 1968. (CGN 9), in center; and the guided-missile frigate USS BOSTS-11827. The VA's list of ships considered to be operating temporarily on Vietnam Inland Waterways. 203, San Jose, CA 95134 Sept 2002 Removal of superstructure, nuclear fuel removed. Note the Route 3A/Washington In addition, two Phalanx CIWS close-in weapon systems were installed, along with two Harpoon surface-to-surface missile (SSM) launchers on the fantail. [citation needed], The high box-like superstructure contained the SCANFAR system, consisting of the AN/SPS-32 and AN/SPS-33 phased array radars. In October 1965 Hubbard departed for the coast of South Vietnam. USS Long Beach CGN-9 South Vietnam"* Vietnam Veteran Ribbon Vinyl / Silkscreen Shirt or Sweatshirts ad vertisement by JTKAMERICANAINC. (caption updated by Bill Fessenden), Photo #rg19nn-b1579-001-065_pr from Record Group 19 at NARA II. [citation needed], Long Beach served as an escort for the USSMissouri(BB-63) task force, and provided aircraft carrier escort support after the Gulf War of 1991. The final weapons suite consisted of:[citation needed], The 5"/38 guns and the ASROC were retained, and several 12.7mm (50-cal) were installed as needed. Stan Gottfredson If youd like to save your map for later, click the Save button and save the URL provided. The USS BAINBRIDGE (CGN-25) deployment history and significant events of her service career follow: CGN-25 Deployments - Major Events CGN-25 General Specifications Class: Leahy class cruiser Named for: William Bainbridge Complement: 475 Officers and Enlisted Displacement: 9100 tons Length: 564 feet Beam: 57 feet 8 inches Flank Speed: 34 knots In July 2012,Long Beachwas sold at auction for recycling. In 1987, the ship was involved in Operation Earnest Will, and it also took part in Operation Nimble Archer by assisting other fleet units with anti-aircraft cover. Washington, D.C.: 1776 I Street, NW, 9th Floor, Washington, D.C 20006 Naval Base Subic Bay, during the volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo. These contacts are compiled from various sources over a long period Service To Year: 1930. 6 August 1963 First deployment to the Mediterranean. of time and may or may not be correct. In late 1993 and into 1994 USS LONG BEACH performed her "twilight tour" with deployments in Central America and the Caribbean in a Counter Narcotics role. shipyard. She was the only ship of her class . 1 May 1980. In 1968, she killed at least two enemy MiG fighter jets with her missiles, and she and her crew responded to no fewer than seven engagements in total, while engaging in "friendly matches" with her own attacks. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. (CVAN 65), at left; the guided-missile cruiser USS Long Beach The task force completed the 30,216 nautical mile voyage in 65 days. San Jose, CA: 2880 Zanker Road, Ste. U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy Warships off Vietnam, 1965-1973. by David D . courtesy of Bill Gonyo), Contact Name: Mr. Don Shade 2 x 4-cell "Harpoon" anti-ship missile launchers. She sailed 28 February 1966 for her new home port and namesake, Long Beach, California, and arrived 15 March 1966. The second submarine to carry the name, the USS Grayback was launched on July 2, 1957, and commissioned on March 7 . U.S. Navy photo, Boston National Historical Park Collection, NPS Cat. Houston, TX: 2925 Richmond Ave, 12th Floor, Houston, TX 77098 This event marked the "official" start of the Vietnam Conflict. [12], Long Beach was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet and home ported at Naval Station Norfolk. Embarked was Rear Admiral William A. Myers, Cruiser-Destroyer Group Three and his staff. We've built this interactive map to determine if your ship was inside the zone. (AP WIREPHOTO) (wcc31815usn)". 2 Armored Box Launchers for a total of eight, Two triple 12.75inch torpedo launchers that could fire the, The rear launcher for the Talos was removed and initially replaced with two quadruple mounts for the, Two quadruple armored box launchers were added for the. 9 December 1967 Present at Long Beach to welcome. The Long Beach, now designated CGN 9, was commissioned at the Boston Navy Shipyard September 9, 1961, the same year as Enterprise, CVA (N) 65, the world's first nuclear carrier. It is no official listing but contains the names of sailors who submitted their information. Call Sign: November - Zulu - Xray - Bravo In 1985, support for the aforementioned Tomahawk cruise missile was added, giving the U.S. Navy ship considerable long-range land attack capability, and the following year she sailed in the Western Pacific with a U.S. Navy battle group that included the famous battleship USS New Jersey. Keel of the guided missile cruiser Long Beach (CGN 160) at the Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, Massachusetts, circa December 1957. USS LONG BEACH (CLGN 160/CGN 160/CGN 9) Image courtesy of Al Grazevich Flag Hoist/Radio Call Sign: November - Zulu - Xray - Bravo Tactical Voice Radio Call: "ALCOA" Patch image contributed by Mike Smolinski CLASS - LONG BEACH Displacement 14,200 Tons, Dimensions, 721' 3" (oa) x 73' 3" x 31' (Max) Your email address will not be published. These photos were taken at Bethlehem Steel Company, probably just prior While the VA completed scanning, the National Archives continues to process the images from the VA in . Crew List:This section contains the names of sailors who served aboard USS LONG BEACH. Between 28 December and 6 January 1962, she conducted operational tests of her missiles off Puerto Rico, then sailed for Bremerhaven, Germany, arriving 15 January for courtesy calls in north European ports. Vietnam War: View of USS New Jersey Iowa-class battleship during Family Day at Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Quincy, Mass on 9 September 1961. The USS LONG BEACH (CGN-9), a nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser, was commissioned on 9 SEP 1961. [4] Long Beach was the last cruiser built with a World War II-era cruiser hull style,[5][6] as later new-build cruisers were built with different hull forms, such as the converted frigates Leahy(DLG-16), Bainbridge(DLGN-25), Belknap(DLG-26), Truxtun(DLGN-35), and the California and Virginia classes, or the Ticonderoga-class cruiser that was built on a Spruance-class destroyer hull. Location: Brookfield, WI. View of the commissioning ceremonies of USS Long Beach (CGN 9) at Vice Admiral Wallace M. Beakley, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations; Starboard bow view, underway, date unknown. Nimitz is underway in the 3rd Fleet Area of Operations. As before, the cruiser spent most of her time on PIRAZ station, guiding the many planes which operated over North Vietnam. The first ever "kill" of a hostile aircraft by a missile fired from a ship occurred on May 23, 1968. 13 May 1986 11th West Pacific deployment. By design, the vessel was built primarily for conducting warfare operations, the artillery with which it was equipped allowing it to withstand aircraft, submarines and other warships. in the Mediterranean Sea, 18 June 1964. [3] She was the third Navy ship named after the city of Long Beach, California. As such, her main responsibility was to "sanitize" returning U.S. strike aircraft, ensuring that no enemy aircraft were attempting to evade identification by hiding amongst returning friendlies. Image Credit: Creative Commons. By the 1990s, nuclear power was deemed too expensive to use on surface ships smaller than an aircraft carrier in view of defense budget cutbacks after the end of the Cold War. as the Weymouth Fore River. The cruiser served in the Atlantic Fleet from 1961 to 1966. 2 October 1961 Change of Home port to Norfolk, Virginia. USS Long Beach (CLGN-160/CGN-160/CGN-9) is the single vessel of the Long Beach class nuclear powered guided missile cruiser built by the USN during the late 1950's and into the early 1960's, most recognizable by her large and blocky superstructure she can be considered as the last true cruiser of the US Navy as ever since then US cruiser classes USS Long Beach (CLGN-160/CGN-160/CGN-9) was a nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser in the United States Navy and the world's first nuclear-powered surface combatant. [citation needed], There was originally a plan to fully upgrade Long Beach with an Aegis Combat System in the early 1990s, requiring that her superstructure be completely rebuilt. ship made a stop in "Ironbottom Sound" on 23 April for a memorial service commemorating the battles fought and lives The United States Navy (USN) ship is a one-time member of the Long Beach-class and on paper the successor to the Providence-class cruisers, eventually replaced by the Albany-class cruiser group. The photograph was released A 423 foot section of the hull (propulsion block) remain at PSNS as of May 2018. at high tide after christened the USS Long Beach, here today. 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The aircraft carrier USS Long Beach launched her nuclear device and sailed for the first time on July 6, 1961, her first overhaul/refueling took place as early as 1965-1966, when the warship was already in The seat runs about 167,000 miles to travel. Tucson, AZ: One South Church Avenue, 12th Floor, Tucson, AZ, 85701 8 April 1992 Comprehensive overhaul, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. If while using this page you discover that you were inside the zone, please contact us for afree case evaluation. Mrs. Craig NARA II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elliot Schaudt). The USS Long Beach was most notably involved in missions during the Vietnam War. The law defines service connection to veterans who served in the Blue Water Navy. . Street draw bridge in the background which identifies this location It is hardly news nowadays that exposure to asbestos-containing products will cause the human body much harm, yet just a few decades back workers from all the major industries in the United States regularly came into contact with the toxic mineral as part of their daily routine. From December to January 1962, the Long Beach was in the waters of Puerto Rico in order to perform tests of its missile firing which turned out successful.