Biddle (CG 34) - Naval Cruise Book

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BIDDLEMEN FREQUENT S. FRANCE After a long Atlantic transit, Biddle made her first port visit in Toulon, France where she tied up at the French Naval Base. French kindliness, famous cuisine, fine wines, Scooby-Do's, and a taste of home at a local McDonalds all helped make Toulon a favorite of the crew. The ship visited Villefranche from 28 October to 4 November. Nearby Nice, Cannes, and other points along the coast were conveniently located and easily reached by train. Numerous sail- ors, looking for adventure beyond the coast, traveled inland. While in Ville- franche, the ship hosted members of the Riviera Navy League for an after- noon reception on the flight deck. Thanksgiving was celebrated in the glamorous principality of Monaco where expensive shops, opulent casi- nos, and a traveling carnival were very popular. Countless sailors also visited the Cousteau Museum, palace, and cathedral on the hill. Toward the end of the deployment the ship returned to Toulon where Bid- dle was tied up at the honor pier. Al- though the warmth of summer had been replaced by cool winter breezes, the hospitality of the local people was no less warm. The crew said farewell to the French Riviera on 12 January as the ship qui- etly slipped out of Toulon Harbor. 'leg K Q I 20 5 ,is , Top: MS3 Winter enjoys scenery common to that found along the entire coast of Southern France. Above Left: Many crew members went exploring to enjoy beautiful sights such as this chateau in Breil. Left: The palace guard parades as part of the relief ceremony in Monaco. Above: Biddle calmly rides at anchor in the harbor at Villefranche.

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