Bowen (FF 1079) - Naval Cruise Book

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SBOWEPVS a A ,UCW towed' EIYITHY arrives i off the coast of Palma. V, PWIHYIITIQ the Hook 'Em, it seems, isn't all work 45,1-USN Morgan, STG5 Ellis and STGSN Costello on the job in sonar control. AAbove decks, dusk signals the vThe VDS hoist conclusion of an- keeps the 'fish and other day of ASW. tail wet'.

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