Paul F. Rosscup replied to Robert E.Chester's discussion 1979-82 Aboard Coral Maru in USS Coral Sea CVA-43
"Howdy Robert,

I too was on the Coral Sea during that time frame and loved Pattaya Beach! Had a great time on that cruise, it was my first and the best, I might add. The Coral Maru was an old Lady, but a great one just the same. Capt. Dunleavy used…"
Aug 21, 2019
Robert E.Chester left a comment for Lindsey E. Ford HMC (SW)
"Ok, Sunnys is now an industrial uniforms tailor shop corner Rizal Avenue and Canal Road, It is across the street from the Gordon Hospital built after USN left. A number of years ago they closed the old Main Gate Bridge and continued from end of…"
Aug 21, 2019
Robert E.Chester left a comment for Lindsey E. Ford HMC (SW)
"Howy Linsey;
   Was in Subic, 72-75, 77-79, 82-85, Retired in 89 came back and havent left.
Have seen all the changes, know alot of history.
   Put Midway back in Commission in 70 made firs wespac than got orders to Subic.
Been spoiled ever since,…"
Aug 21, 2019
Robert E.Chester posted a discussion in USS Coral Sea CVA-43
I was BM1 when I checked aboard just 2 weeks prior to workups for Iran Hostage Deal.Had alot of work to do as no one had been to sea together before, because Coral Maru had spent 3 yrs of overhaul  in Bremerton, The Crew members  had never been to…
Aug 21, 2019