Bremerton (CA 130) - Naval Cruise Book

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seo. na v. guests aboard Before heading to our namesake city, Bremerton, Washington, BREMERTON made a two-day stopover in San Francisco. When we left on the following Monday morning, BREMERTON carried with her a selected group of business men, guests of the Secretary of the Navy. During the three day cruise, the twelve guests were shown the life of a modern day sailor. Drills were held showing them how BREMERTON and the Navy keep always alert. Members of the crew brought them to their working spaces, took them to chow and gave them a complete tour of the ship. Before long they became accustomed to the daily schedule of a sailor and were even at the helm. As BREMERTON swung into her berth, they gathered around the life lines to watch a sailor's welcome home. Leaving the ship, they had a better idea why sea power is a definite asset to the strength of the United States. 87