USS Coral Sea (CV/CVB/CVA-43), a Midway-class aircraft carrier, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Battle of the Coral Sea. She earned the affectionate nickname "Ageless Warrior" through her long career.
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  • Brian Salisbury August 4, 2010 at 8:39pm
    I watched them cut her up in Philadelphia while stationed on USS O H Perry
  • Brian Salisbury August 4, 2010 at 8:37pm
    Shipmate 1980 - 1983 in OW Division as an EW2. Worked with a great group of guys.
  • Wm. Douglas Van Syckle June 22, 2010 at 7:38pm
    She was older and bolder and she brought me home every time. I served on her from 1986 to 1991. I was her last CMAA and I closed her out. I can't believe they cut her up. She deserved better. She will always be my first Navy love.
  • Paul Basso August 2, 2009 at 12:16pm
    I served on the Coral Maru with VA-196 MIlestones (CVW-14) for the 79-80 cruise, 81-82 cruise, and 83 world cruise. I also enjoyed Phattaya Beach on new years 81 and Cannes France 4th of July 83. Great fireworks show.
  • James Christopher Cowan July 10, 2009 at 4:13pm
    I served on Coral Sea 1979-82 two Westpacs had a great time in Pattaya new years eve 81 (no shore patrol!).
  • Antonio Tumbaga June 19, 2009 at 6:09pm
    I was with VF-111 attached to the Coral Sea, 2 wespacs
  • Earnie Collins June 16, 2008 at 6:44pm
    I may not count, but I did two weeks reserve time aboard the Coral Sea back in the mid 80's. I had a great time. They stayed around the Alameda coast and the pilots did practice.
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1979-82 Aboard Coral Maru

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 sea together as a crew, most had never stood watches at sea.Fortunately SOLDIER OF FORTUNE Magazine had just did a layoutwith silhouettes of the Soviet Navy ships, I zeroxed them laminated them and posted them onall the watch stations....it…

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Coral Sea

My tour of duty on the Coral Sea began in Nov. 1986 and ended in Nov.1988. I was originally assigned to the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department as the Leading Chief. I enjoyed the job, worked with some great Officers, Chiefs and Sailors. The boss was a Cdr Mason. Made Master Chief in May of 1989 and made the error of complaining to the XO, Capt Denny Mc Ginn about the HT's not fixing a leaking urinal drain. He asked me if I knew how to solve the problem. I said" XO, you only have to…

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Looking for shipmates

Hi, I was abord Coral Sea from Feb. 1951 through Apr. 1954. I'm not sure of exact dates, I'm not sure of anything at my advanced age. I think I enjoyed my time aboard the Coral Maru. I made some great friends, most of whom were in the V3G (Av. gas gang) division. I've had the good fortune to remain in contact with a few of my shipmates but, would sure like to hear from any others.

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Started by WILLIAM (Bill) HOLLANDER
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