Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) - Naval Cruise Book

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■ ■ ARLEIGH BURKE anchored out four times during MED 2-95. Since a liberty launch was the only way to the beach from our anchorage, our liberty schedule was the dictated by the schedule of the launches. This was an inconvenience to some, since Corfu boats only ran every 2 hours, but the boats sold beer and soft drinks to pass the time. The liberty launch in Turkey also sold Pizza and snacks. Dropping the Hook

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■ After completing a small operation with the Turkish Navy in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, USS ARLEIGH BURKE dropped anchor in her first liberty port. With a 10 minute boat ride to the Turkish Naval Base of Aksaaz Karassak, and a 30 minute bus ride to the town of Marmaris. Arleigh Burke destroyermen were ready for some good liberty after nearly a month on board. The Turkish people received us very well, and the American Dollar went far when converted to Lire. The most popular food was probably the lamb shishkabob. Green (not red) Touborg beer and Ouzo (a liqourish drink similar to Annazette or Sambuca) were popular drinks. Leather and other goods could be haggled to the lowest price at the Marmaris open flea market. Tours to the Ephesus and the Turkish baths were both educational and beautiful. 33