USS Essex (CVS-9) 1960-61 MED CRUISE Sweatshirt
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Size Guide
Every garment in The Ship's Store is printed to order in the USA. Use the charts below to find your fit — if you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up.
Classic T-Shirts (Gildan 5000)
| Size | Chest Width (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | 28 |
| M | 20 | 29 |
| L | 22 | 30 |
| XL | 24 | 31 |
| 2XL | 26 | 32 |
| 3XL | 28 | 33 |
| 4XL | 30 | 34 |
| 5XL | 32 | 35 |
Long Sleeve Shirts (Gildan 2400)
| Size | Chest Width (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | 28 |
| M | 20 | 29 |
| L | 22 | 30 |
| XL | 24 | 31 |
| 2XL | 26 | 32 |
| 3XL | 28 | 33 |
| 4XL | 30 | 34 |
| 5XL | 32 | 35 |
Sweatshirts (Gildan 18000)
| Size | Chest Width (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 20 | 27 |
| M | 22 | 28 |
| L | 24 | 29 |
| XL | 26 | 30 |
| 2XL | 28 | 31 |
| 3XL | 30 | 32 |
| 4XL | 32 | 33 |
| 5XL | 34 | 34 |
Hoodies (Gildan 18500)
| Size | Chest Width (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 20 | 27 |
| M | 22 | 28 |
| L | 24 | 29 |
| XL | 26 | 30 |
| 2XL | 28 | 31 |
| 3XL | 30 | 32 |
| 4XL | 32 | 33 |
| 5XL | 34 | 34 |
Zip Hoodies (Gildan 18600)
| Size | Chest Width (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 20 | 27 |
| M | 22 | 28 |
| L | 24 | 29 |
| XL | 26 | 30 |
| 2XL | 28 | 31 |
| 3XL | 30 | 32 |
| 4XL | 32 | 33 |
| 5XL | 34 | 34 |
Varsity / Cruise Jackets
Cruise jacket sizing runs true to standard letterman fits. Check the size chart photo in each jacket listing for exact measurements.
How to measure: lay a shirt that fits you well on a flat surface. Measure across the chest from armpit to armpit (chest width) and from the highest point of the shoulder to the bottom hem (length), then compare to the chart.
Questions? Contact us — we're happy to help you find the right fit.
When USS Essex deployed to the Mediterranean in 1960-61, the Cold War was at one of its most volatile moments. Khrushchev and Kennedy faced off over Berlin, over the nuclear balance, over the future of Europe. As an anti-submarine warfare carrier (CVS-9), Essex's mission was to find, track, and be prepared to neutralize the Soviet submarines that prowled beneath the Atlantic and Mediterranean. The crew of CVS-9 sailed into that tension without fanfare, doing the quiet, relentless work that kept the peace. They didn't fire a shot — they didn't need to. Presence was the mission.
- 50% cotton, 50% polyester
- Pre-shrunk fabric
- Air-jet spun yarn for a softer feel
- Double-needle stitching throughout
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