Get ready for the 65th Yorktown reunion
2013 Reunion Auction and Raffle
First and foremost, you must plan on attending the 2013 Reunion, October 3-5, 2013 on the Ship. This will be our 65th Reunion and the Ship’s 70th Birthday! Always a great time – always lots of stories – and always new friends made.
First and foremost, you must plan on attending the 2013 Reunion, October 3-5, 2013 on the Ship. This will be our 65th Reunion and the Ship’s 70th Birthday! Always a great time – always lots of stories – and always new friends made.
USS Yorktown CV-10 Association Scholarship Winners Announced
As part of its ongoing mission to educate and inspire patriotism in new generations while preserving the ship and memorializing her crews, the USS Yorktown CV-10 Association formed a scholarship program to assist crew descendants and Charleston, SC, area students who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.
As part of its ongoing mission to educate and inspire patriotism in new generations while preserving the ship and memorializing her crews, the USS Yorktown CV-10 Association formed a scholarship program to assist crew descendants and Charleston, SC, area students who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.
USS Yorktown Association Membership Application
April 15th was the 70th Anniversary of the Commissioning of the “Fighting Lady”. At the Yorktown Association we believe that the single greatest way to commemorate this special birthday is to secure her legacy through the support of Membership.
Join the Crew
Add your "back in the day" crew photo to The Crew section here on the right hand side of the website homepage.
Key Information and Programs
In Memoriam- Gift giving
- Town Crier
- Membership
- Sea V Ten
- Reunion News
To begin search of names of deceased crew members click here → The Crew in Memoriam .
To read article click here → The USS Yorktown CV10 Association Legacy
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Become a member of the USS Yorktown Association → Click here to Join Now!
Click here to see the 2012 Reunion photos The 2013 Reunion dates are October 3, 4, 5, 2013
Patriots Point News
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Environmental Study of Yorktown complete
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Study is First Step Toward Long-Term Restoration of Historic Vessel
The Patriots Point Development Authority (PPDA) Board unanimously accepted a report from The Shaw Group outlining the... -
Patriots Point master plan
Posted: Mar 15, 2013 6:54 AM CDT Updated: Mar 15, 2013 12:48 PM CDT Holograms could 'beam up' on the USS Yorktown By Stefanie Bainum
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Patriots Point approves study to do a study
By Allyson Bird The Post and Courier Thursday, March 17, 2011 Mike Drews, the Clemson University professor known for his work in preserving the Confederate submarine...Read More...
PP votes no on high density development
The Patriots Point Development Authority will still focus on developing land at Patriots Point, but isn’t ready to take a high-density plunge...Read More...
PP looks into cofferdam for Yorktown
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers presented a study to save the ailing USS Yorktown to the Patriots Point Development Authority Board today. The year-long, $274,000 concept study, which was funded...Read More...- 1
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Gift giving information
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Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Continuing our information on Planned Giving we thought it important to think about what many of us have or haven’t done to prepare for our bequests. The most common mistake is not having a “plan”. ...Read More...
Shipmates passing
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Harney, Fred passing
Frederick Harney passed away on March 9, 2013. Fred served on the USS Yorktown CV10 from 1943 through 1945. He was born December 10, 1922 and was 90 years old at his passing. Fred is survived by family...Read More... -
Larivee, Alphonse J. "Al" passing
Alphonse J. "Al" LariveeRead More...
July 08, 1944 - May 04, 2013
Alphonse J. Larivee of Selma, NC passed away on May 4, 2013. He was born July 8, 1944 to Leona and Francis Larivee in Detroit, Michigan. He... -
Bourcier, Robert S. passing
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Ltjg 1960-1962 CR Div.
USS Yorktown CVS-10 Shipmate Bourcier Passed away on March
17, 2013 in Surprise, Az. He did not request a
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Steinruck, Daniel M. passing
BTFN Daniel M. Steinruck 1965-1967 B Div. Sad to announce the passing on 03/10/11 of shipmate and Assn. Member Daniel M. Steinruck, in VA. May he rest in peace..Read More...
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Tribute articles
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The Right Man for the Job
The following article was submitted to the website by Ed Hewitt, one of our Yorktown Board Directors.Read More... -
45 years later, a daughter waits
She was only 10, a young girl who looked at her Navy pilot father and saw perfection. She saw handsome and brave. A man strong enough to chase the dark clouds away. A man's man who could fly her heart...Read More...
Education
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A celebration of education onboard Yorktown
William Reeves Elementary students process down the pier to Yorktown at Patriots Point. Today marked a “Celebration In Education” at Patriots Point. Since 2002, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime...Read More... -
Association's support of education on Yorktown
This year it is anticipated that over 50,000 students and scouts will participate in educational programs offered on board the Yorktown.Read More... -
Museum brings lessons life
MOUNT PLEASANT -- Lowcountry students seem to be benefiting from educational field trips to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, and officials hope to continue increasing student participation...Read More... -
Yorktown Education Booth
The Yorktown Association Contributes to the Patriot’s Point July 4th Blast! The Yorktown Association brought something new to the annual July 4th festivities at Patriot’s Point this year! Our booth...Read More...
USS Yorktown CV 10 Association
Ship's Library
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Here you can read World War II stories written by Willie Lagarde, a USS Yorktown seaman who served in 40MM and 5" gun crews during WW2.
Read More...History of four US Navy Ships each named USS Yorktown
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Website Login and/or Registration
Password Reset
Changes to the website have caused the need for Registered website members to reset your passwords. This change is in effect beginning April 8, 2013. Just click on "Forgot login" above and follow the directions provided. You will be sent a new password via email. When you login using this new password you will be sent to your profile page. While there you can change your password to whatever you want.
