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 1983 cruise was no ordinary deployment, and the families of USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) knew it. While the ship was at sea during one of the most tension-filled years of the Cold War, the families back home lived every headline — the Beirut barracks bombing, the Grenada invasion, the Soviet downing of KAL 007. They sent letters across thousands of miles of ocean and prayed for homecoming. This shirt honors the families of the 1983 cruise who carried the weight of separation with strength and love.
- 100% cotton
- Classic fit
- Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
- Ribbed crew neck
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