This original 1978 USS Forrestal (CV-59) Mediterranean Cruise Book offers a comprehensive and detailed account of the aircraft carrier's deployment from April 4 to October 26, 1978. Published by the officers and crew, this hardbound volume spans 366 pages, featuring an extensive array of photographs and narratives that capture the essence of life aboard during this significant Mediterranean mission. The book includes sections on various departments such as Administration, Air, Chaplains, Communications, Deck, Dental, Engineering, Medical, Navigation, Operations, Safety, Supply, and Weapons. It also highlights the Marine Detachment and Carrier Air Wing Seventeen, encompassing squadrons like VF-11, VF-74, VA-81, VA-83, VA-85, VS-30, VAW-116, VAQ-130, and HS-3. Ports of call in Spain, France, and Italy are documented, along with significant events like the Atlantic crossing, Russian Bear intercepts, and the Northern Wedding exercise. This cruise book serves as a valuable piece of U.S. Naval history, offering insights into the operations and daily life aboard the USS Forrestal during its 1978 Mediterranean deployment.