Rare 1963 Navy Military USS  ESSEX CVS-9 Midlink VI Cruise Book Yearbook

 Yearbooks commemorating the crew of the USS  ESSEX CVS-9 Midlink VI. The books contain group portraits of military personnel, in addition to snapshots of activities on board and on land during the cruises in 1963

Cruise books were souvenirs created by Navy crews documenting their deployments, and some were produced for ships during Mediterranean cruises. These books often feature photographs, ship organization charts, and lists of crew members.

Aprox. 260 pages

In 1963, the USS Essex (CVS-9) was an anti-submarine warfare support aircraft carrier actively deployed in the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean. Specifically, the Essex, along with its Carrier Anti-Submarine Air Group 60 (CVSG-60), was on a deployment from October 1 to December 20, 1963, according to a U.S. Navy photo from the 1963 cruise book. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• USS Essex (CVS-9):

  The "CVS" designation indicated its role as an antisubmarine warfare support carrier. 
• 1963 Deployment:

  The ship's 1963 deployment involved operating in both the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean. 
• Carrier Anti-Submarine Air Group 60 (CVSG-60):

  This air group was embarked on the Essex during this deployment, and it was responsible for anti-submarine warfare operations according to a U.S. Navy photo from the 1963 cruise book. 
• Dates of Deployment:

  The specific dates of the deployment were from October 1 to December 20, 1963.