Barton (DD 722) - Naval Cruise Book

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Italian Masters at Arms. ,fu Q X A P LERMO BARTON visited Sicily for the first time during this deployment from 2 to 4 December and made a return visit T2 to l8 January 1962. Palermo is a city of over one-half million but has little of the hustle and bustle of the usual large city. There were, however, many place-s of historical, religious, and scenic significance there for the asking. Palace of the Norman Kings, lPresent seat of the Sicilian Parliamentl the Cathedral Moreale, and the beau- tiful harbor Conca d' Ora to mention only a few. A drive through the mountains was an unforget- able experience. There was also a Sunday Foot- ball game between Gunnery Department Officers and the rest of the ship. The Gunners moidered em!!!

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I I1 I.. TOULON From 27 January to 4 February BARTON again battled Mother Nature and this time came out on the long end of the stick. Facing seas of nearly the proportions of those of early November thescrew managed to fuel twice on successive days, and in general handled them- selves in the finest tradition of seamanship. The ship suffered almost no damage, nevertheless, everyone was glad to pull into Toulon on the fourth for a well de- served and all too brief liberty and recreation period. There was a bit of trading done here, the American White Hat for the French Navy Cap lPom Pom and alll. As always it was good to return to France. 4 .:.c f .X H ar 3 A 'R M617 , ,,,,r I, ,,,,,,,,,, ci-, LA PEZIA Those who didn't visit the Italian Riviera when we were in Genoa got one last opportunity from I0 to I7 Feb- ruary during our stay in La Spezia, Southernmost point of the famed Riviera Levante. Although this is a quiet spot, especially in the winter, it is one of great scenic value and the camera bugs had a field-day. HLSUC SNA?- i LAY BACK ON IT! W pap , 5 f lf: 'Z ,, My 7 A i WHAT, ME WORRY?' FOX DIVISION ON STATION Bi