Bainbridge (DLGN 25) - Naval Cruise Book

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RHODES, GREECE After another week of operations with the fast nuclear carrier Enterprise, 5rt; iAnV; e called at her last port ofthecruise, Rhodes, Greece. Although only a brief visit, it was highlighted by tours of the beautiful surrounding countryside and ancient ruins. Night life introduced the Greek musical instrument bazookia and the self-expression dances of the Greeks. Although the deployment provided new and interesting things to see and places to go, all was not sightseeing for the Bainbridge crew. In each port her men were host to many visitors of all nationalities. They entertained students of Turkey, Greece, France and Italy. A children ' s hospital in Izmir, Turkey was painted by volunteers from the ship. Ath- letic contests with native teams in each port exemplified the good will that was created whenever the ship was anchored. In addition, the ship was visited and admired by many — awed by the phenomenon of nuclear propulsion. A power for peace she is — for now her first mission has been accomplished.

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Bari, Italy June first, tumid the Bainbndgc anchored off Bari, Italy after an overnight trip across the Adriatic Sea. Despite the brev- ity ol the Bari visit, all hands had the opportunity to marvel at the beauty of the southeastern Italian city of more than 300.000 people.

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Anchor Detail From the OOD down through the ranks, every man aboard a destroyer has his own job to do. especially in the activity of entering or leaving a port. I