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Rare Coffee Cup USS New Jersey BB 62 - Westpac 86May13- Oct 20th Printed Ceramic
Excellent condition, no cracks, no chips, never used,looks brand new, graphics stenciled very clean, no marks , no scrapes a realbeauty
This is a fantastic mugs from the 1980s reactivationperiod of the Iowa-class battleships are highly sought after by navalhistorians and veterans.
The "Westpac 1986" designation refers to aspecific Western Pacific deployment for serious collectors.
The historical Context of this mug:
The USS New Jersey (BB-62) is the most decoratedbattleship in U.S. Navy history. After being reactivated in 1982 to counterSoviet naval expansion, it became a symbol of American "GunboatDiplomacy" during the Cold War.
The 1986 Westpac Deployment
The dates on the mug (May 13 – October 20, 1986) mark asignificant 160-day "show of force" cruise.
• The Mission: The ship led a Battleship Battle Group(BBBG) to provide a persistent presence in the Western Pacific, relieving theheavy strain on carrier groups.
• Key Operations: During this specific cruise, the NewJersey made history by entering the Sea of Okhotsk in September 1986. It wasthe first time a U.S. battleship had operated in those waters (considered a"Soviet Lake" at the time) since World War II, directly challengingSoviet territory.
• Port Calls: The crew visited locations including PearlHarbor, Subic Bay (Philippines), Pusan and Inchon (South Korea), Sasebo(Japan), and Pattaya (Thailand).
Listing specific details:
• Vintage 1986 USS New Jersey BB-62 Westpac Cruise Mug -Sea of Okhotsk Deployment
• USS New Jersey BB-62 Battleship Mug Westpac 1986 NavalMemorabilia
Key item listing information
• Authenticity: Note the "China" stamp on thebottom, which is typical for many military-contracted commemorative ceramicsfrom that era.
• Rarity: Unlike generic ship mugs, this is a"Cruise Mug" specific to a narrow window of dates (May–Oct 1986),making it much rarer than standard gift shop items.
• Condition: please note extreme crispness of the graphics.These were often used daily by sailors; a "clean" example adds to itsvalue.
Interesting historical fact!!!! This was the deploymentwhere the New Jersey was shadowed by Soviet "Grisha" class corvettesand Tu-95 bombers while in the Sea of Okhotsk—it adds a "Cold Warthriller" vibe to this mug that collectors love.
The USS New Jersey (BB-62) is a true legend among naval enthusiasts, and yourmug commemorates one of its boldest "second acts" during the 1980s.
Keywords!
• Primary: USS New Jersey BB-62, Iowa-Class Battleship,Westpac 1986, Navy Cruise Mug, Military Memorabilia.
• Secondary: Cold War Era, Naval Surface Group, Sea ofOkhotsk, Fleet Flagship, 1980s USN, Deployment Commemorative.
• Descriptive: Ceramic Coffee Cup, Diner Style, MilitaryVet Gift, Nautical Decor.
"Cool" Historical Facts for this mug:
• The "Black Dragon": This was the ship'sofficial nickname, given because of its dark camouflage and devastatingfirepower. It was also known as "Big J".
• The Most Decorated: This vessel earned 19 BattleStars—more than any other Iowa-class battleship—spanning WWII, Korea, Vietnam,Lebanon, and the Persian Gulf.
• Cold War "Chicken": During the 1986 Westpaccruise shown on your mug, the ship was famously shadowed by Soviet aircraft andships. In a move that made international headlines, it sailed into the Sea ofOkhotsk, a strategic "Soviet lake," to prove American naval reach.
• Teak Wood Deck: The New Jersey was one of the lastships to feature a massive 53,000 square foot deck made of solid teak wood.
• Firepower: This mug represents the era when the shipwas updated with modern Tomahawk and Harpoon missiles, making it a"Hybrid" of old-school big guns and 1980s high-tech.
Title: Vtg 1986 USS New Jersey BB-62 Westpac Cruise Mug -"Black Dragon" Cold War Era
This authentic 1986 commemorative mug honors thelegendary USS New Jersey (BB-62) during its historic Western Pacific deployment(May 13 - Oct 20, 1986). This was the famous 'Gunboat Diplomacy' tour where theBlack Dragon led the first Battleship Battle Group into the Sea of Okhotsksince WWII.
Weight: 10 ounces
Approximate dimensions: 3-5/8” inches tall x base and rim3-1/4” inches diameter
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