1964 WESTPAC Cruise Book

Appreciation to Wasey Broussard for providing an electronic copy of the Calvert’s 1964 Western Pacific cruise book.

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7 thoughts on “1964 WESTPAC Cruise Book”

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  2. Douglas McCurrach

    My daughter discovered this wonderful book (and website) of memories. I recall my first night at sea on the Calvert soon after reporting. As I gazed at the black waters I saw (gulp) what looked like two torpedoes in the water coming right at us. It was frightening but, in a move uncharacteristic of torpedoes, they suddenly veered off at the last minute saving us from certain doom. Of course they were porpoises swimming through the phosphorescent waters of the Pacific. Clearly I’d seen too many war flicks!

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  3. Ramon (Ray) O'Hara

    I fondly remember my 3 deployments to Asia 1964-66 aboard the old “CT”. My initial assignment was as “A” Division Officer. Reflecting on the experience, standing watches in the engine room (the hole) was an important experience which contributed to my later training on the bridge as I pursued qualifications as “Officer of the Deck” (OOD). The knowledge of the operations in “steam” engineering helped me in understanding the time element involved in giving an order and seeing the effect of that order.

    I was with the ship throughout its decommissioning at Mare Island – Oakland – San Francisco, CA. It was with mixed emotions that I was detached from the CALVERT knowing that she would soon be “razorblades”. I later found out that the ship continued as a training platform until eventually scrapped.

    After exploring the possibilities of duty in Europe, having turned down three assignments proposed by my “detailer” in D.C. I received an unsolicited set of orders to an amphibious staff in Norfork, VA. Clearly, my “detailer” was less than pleased with me… this was a “disaster! Later that day, I was in the Navy Exchange in San Diego and bumped into a navy Chief Petty Officer with whom I served on the Calvert. He was decked out in green fatigues and boots. Having told him my tale of my woe he said “why don’t you go over to Beach Jumper Unit One – they are looking for officers”. The rest was history… I was immediately recruited to Beach Jumper Unit One, Naval Special Operations Command, Coronado, CA. Other units in the special warfare group included UDT 11-12 & 21, Seal Team One, and Boat Support Unit One. I was deployed to WESTPAC Special Operations detachment (Okinawa) and was soon sent to “Jump School” which was run by U.S. Army “Green Berets”. In two weeks and completing five parachute jumps, I was awarded my “Jump Wings” along with several other BJU personnel, UDT, and SEAL Team members as well as a number of U.S. Army personnel. This was a unique and rewarding experience I will never forget. I have been blessed to attend a number of BJU reunions.

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    1. Chris Funck Post author

      Thank you Ray! Any information you are able to share about the Calvert’s engineering plant would be appreciated, as most of the information I have on the ship is related to deck divisions and amphibious operational and exercise details.

      Regards,
      Chris

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  4. Jose A Garcia

    I have a couple of pictures of the Marines on the Calvert dates Feb 1964. One has my father and other marines what looks like the fan tail area just talking

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