USS America (CVA-66) 1972-73 Cruise Sweatshirt
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Shipping & Returns
Made to order. Every piece is printed when you order it, so allow 2–5 business days for production, then 1–8 business days for USA delivery (5–10 total). International orders take 10–25 business days.
Shipping is pass-through. You pay exactly what the carrier charges us, calculated at checkout — we never mark it up.
Something wrong? If your order arrives damaged, defective or incorrect, email orders@theshipsstore.com within 30 days with a photo and we replace it or refund it. Because each item is custom-printed, we can't take returns or exchanges for size or color — please check the size chart above before ordering.
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.
The 1972-73 deployment of USS America (CVA-66) was one of the most consequential of the entire Vietnam War. When North Vietnam launched the Easter Offensive in the spring of 1972, CVA-66 surged into the Gulf of Tonkin and flew relentlessly through Operation Linebacker — the most intensive bombing campaign of the war — helping to halt the invasion. Operation Linebacker II followed in December 1972, and the Paris Peace Accords were signed on January 27, 1973. Few deployments in the history of naval aviation produced results as decisive as this one. The crew of CVA-66 was there from the first day to the last.
- 50% cotton, 50% polyester
- Pre-shrunk fabric
- Air-jet spun yarn for a softer feel
- Double-needle stitching throughout
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| Deployment Start | 1972 |
| Deployment End | 1973 |
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