The official ship's store for the USS Forrestal is open for business, items available include:
Pictures of items in the ship's store Ship's store printable order form USS Forrestal Ship's Store Attn: Wayne Warner, Store Mgr. 18813 Owens Rd. Adams Center, NY 13606 (315) 583-5253 OR USS Forrestal Association Attn: Jim Brussell PO Box 225 Fort Loramie, OH 45845-0225 --FREE STUFF--  Sound clip- "Underway, Shift Colors" is a
historical sound clip, it is the moment that Forrestal got underway for her last operational deployment -
May 30, 1991 (the recording captures the announcment over the ships public address system (to incude the 1MC and flight deck) to shift the American flag
from the fantail to the mast. Upon this announcement the ship's "whistle"
is sounded and the tugboats start pushing/pulling Forrestal away from her pier). Forrestal would return to her homeport of Mayport, Florida two days before Christmas (almost
7 months later). During this cruise the airwing would fly over 900 sorties in the skies of Northern Iraq (enforcing the
no-fly zone). The sound clip was recorded from a video tape shot by former DP2 Scott Routt's wife during the ship's departure.
 The merchandise listed below is not offered by the USS Forrestal Association, therefore profits from these items do not go toward operation of the association. If you wish to help the association directly please see the advertisement above for the ships store, this is the ONLY ships store officially recognized by the association. "Sailors To The End" By Gregory Freeman  This book is the story of July 29, 1967 aboard the USS Forrestal. The story described in this book
can be summed up best by someone who was actually there, Senator John McCain; "The
scale of the tragedy aboard the USS Forrestal on July 29, 1967, was surpassed only by
the bravery of the men who fought the inferno that should have consumed it. I will
never forget that day, not simply because it was one of the worst accidents in the
history of the Navy, but because thousands struggled for days, and 134 men perished, to
save the ship and all aboard, including me. Their heroism is memorialized in this
riveting account of the Forrestal fire." If you ever served aboard Forrestal, or just want to read an inspiring story about a piece of american naval history, this book is a must read. Visit this site for more information about the book and how to order it. "Situation Critical- USS Forrestal" 
This is the Discovery Channel special that was first aired August 3, 1997 and is re-aired periodically, it documents the tragic fire and explosions that almost
destroyed the world's first supercarrier on July 29,1967.
It is "A gripping documentary" according to Ken Ringle of the Washington Post and is dedicated to those who lost their lives that horable day. The video is
available from Fox Lorber Associates, Inc. for $19.98 plus $4.95 shipping and handling. There number is 1-800-414-1690, the running time is 50 minutes. Click
on the graphic at left to see a full-size version of the video cover. The Forrestal Association as well as several of its members were directly involved with
production of this video (as credited at the end of the production) in the form of interviews, photos, sound clips, etc. and it is highly recommended for
anyone interested in this tragic event.
(Permission obtained from Fox Lorber Associates, Inc. to use the video cover on this page.)"USS Forrestal" by Ivan Berryman
This is a new painting of the USS Forrestal, copies of which are currently for sale. Click on the picture to go to the painters web site if you wish to see a larger version of the picture or to get more information and/or to place an order. Commemorative medallions of Forrestal Commemorative medallions of the USS Forrestal, minted by The Franklin Mint, world renowned for quality craftsmanship are avialable by the group trying to save the ship as a naval museum in Baltimore. For a donation of only $30.00 you can be the owner of an exclusive Bronze Forrestal commemorative medallion. The high degree of craftsmanship that the Franklin Mint put into the minting of these coins is truly impressive. The medallions have been minted in Bronze, Sterling Silver, and 24K Gold Electro Plate. The first 1000 full series sets are issued with matching numbers. To look at the coins or to make an order please visit the USS Forrestal Museum, Inc. website. Forrestal lithograph The 4' X 6' original oil painting "Fox Corpen" by William C. Sturm was done under the direction of Jimmie L. Stewart, President of the U.S.S. Forrestal Naval Museum In Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The painting will soon be available for exhibit at museum promotionals. Because there exists a meticulously detailed, 12' model of the ship which the builder, Jerry Shaw, continually updated with each modification the actual ship underwent for more than thirty years, Mr. Sturm elected to include for the painting, highlights from the USS Forrestal's earliest years. The painting is about to be reproduced as 20" X 24" print. There will also be note-cards with envelopes. The print and cards will be available In late summer, in time for the holiday seasons. Proceeds will help defray operating expenses of setting up the Museum whose main objective is to locate the U.S.S. Forrestal as a Naval Museum and Civic Center. Cost of each signed and numbered print (lithograph) is $120.00 plus $5.00 for shipping and handling. For more information on the print or to order your copy please visit www.njlife.com/sturm/forrestal.htm today. Video of the thirtieth memorial ceremony at the wall There is a professionally filmed video tape now available of the thirtieth memorial ceremony held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) honoring our 134 shipmates who died in the Gulf of Tonkin disaster. The ceremony was conducted on July 27, 1997. To order a copy contact: Empire Video, Inc. 7406 Alban Station Ct. Suite A-118 Springfield, VA 22150 Att:Denise Dugo (703)866-1934 (703)866-1936 (fax) Cost is $20.00 each including shippping and handling. Virginia residents must add 90 cents for sales tax (=4.5%). Accepting check, Visa, and Mastercard. Video of the shipboard ceremony A video tape of the 30th anniversary ceremony of the fire onboard Forrestal, July 29, 1997, 1052 hours is available. The cost is $25.00 (includes shipping and handling). Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Please contact: U.S.S. Forrestal Naval Museum, Inc. P.O. Box 519, Bensalem, PA 19020 1-888-434-5955 Video of Jerry Shaw's working model of the ship This is a working model of the Forrestal, it has been continually updated for the last 30 years. This model measures 12' X 3' X 3.5' and weighs 1000 lbs. The video is available for $25.00 by calling 1-888-590-5944, the video shows all the working components of the model and all proceeds go towards saving the actual ship. It has 80 motors and light systems, no details have been spared! The entire hangar bay is finished including fire doors, overhead beams, lights and working elevator doors. Tractors push and retrieve planes from the elevators; the motors activate everything from the anchors, screws, rudders, catapults, five radars, blast deflectors, helicopters, 16 whip antennas, cranes, missile launchers, crash barriers, boarding ladders, and more. This is a not for profit page, all retailers listed above are seperate entities from the association and author of this site. They are provided as a service to the visitors of this site. Neither the Forrestal Association or the author of this site are responsible for problems arising from your use of any of the companies or services listed above, but will make its best reasonable effort to resolve any such problems that may occur. |