Brinkley Bass (DD 887) - Naval Cruise Book

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I, 50 Ensign John VALESTRA who organized the party as the ships Welfare and Recreation Officer, surveys the wreckage. Above: A Taiwanese Singer makes 47 days seem like a week Below: A meeting of the minds. The lst LT., LTJG James Mc CAMEY with friends. s S s s

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Card Games make the cruise seem shorter. Cribbage, Gin, Acey Ducey, and Hearts are all among the popular games played by the crew. The Ships Store sells some of the basic necessities of life and a few luxuries. Candy bars and Cigarettes are big sellers.

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HIP'S PARTY Taiwanese Singer and Band entertain at the Ship's Party, a two night affair at the New York Hotel in Kaohsiung. p Left: MILLS BM2 and Ensign VALESTRA clown for the camera. Right: MONTOYA, SN, and an apparition. Below Left: LTJG HAMPTON inspects Shore Patrol. Below Right: LTJG HAMILTON and Chief Petty Officer SEITZ with Ensign VALESTRA who has the party well under control. M 141' .Sli -a, -ap fini gr