Chancellorsville (CG 62) - Naval Cruise Book

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24 29 May 2001 fter nearly a month at sea, and the completion of the semi- annual Tandem Thrust exer- cise with military units of the United States, Australia, and Canada, the crew was ready for the much-antici- pated visit to Sydney, Australia. Suprassing most expectations, Sydney proved to be among the most enjoyable cities in the world with nu- merous day and nighttime activities. ln the shadow of the Olympic games of 2000 which brought recognition to the city for its beauty and modern appeal, Sydney is one of the great Follawzng the long and ofen dnfficalt Exerezse Tandem T hrast Sydneys fan as the most memorable port vzszt j and excitement capped the deployment cities of the world. First on most lists of sites to see was the famous Syndey Opera House which hosted a symphony while the ship was in port. ln addition, sailors took day trips to the nearby wine country, to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and even into the remote Outback. The nightlife of Sydney was without comparison also with the bars of the Rocks and the nightclubs in Darling Harbour among the most popular ar- eas. While in Sydney, the ship was docked at the Royal Australian Na- val Base at Woolloomooloo Bay with other US ships and also ships of Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Over the weekend, tours were offered onboard all ships, and CHANCELLOFISVILLE hosted close to 15,000 visitors in just a few hours. The general consensus throughout the ship was that Sydney was the best port visited in recent memory. Many sailors even ex- pressed a desire to visit again on their own. Few would doubt that Sydney is a beautiful and extraordi- narily modern city. ,vi ,, 1 V 1 k i ' 1 ,-O - R9 -+1 - . T Sydney, Australia The most famous building in Sydney is the . Opera House in front of the downtown skY' Ime- This Photo was shot from the fantail as the ship left its berth at Woolloomooloo Bay and headed to sea.

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yoke Being forward deployed to Japan makes even the time spent in honfzeport a Cultura! adventure. or sailors stationed in the Forward Deployed Naval Forces, a trip home is in many respects the same as the exotic port visits, Stationed in Yokosuka, Japan since 1998, the ship and its crew enjoy the fun of living abroad and the many highlights of cul- tural exchange. Yokosuka is a large city, in the shadow of its even larger neighbors, Yokohama and Tokyo. Within a short train ride, those cities, as well as the ancient capital of Kamakura, and even Mt. Fuji, are eas- ily reached by a tourist. Americans in Japan enjoy the vibrance of Tokyo and its many distinct neighborhoods such as Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza, and Roppongi. The base at Yokosuka is an ideal setting for sailors stationed abroad. Maintaining most of the conveniences of life at home, it is also suitably inte- grated into the Japanese society in the heart of the city. Yokosuka, Japan As part of an ongoing exchange with the people of Yokosuka, CHANCELLORSVILLE hosted a visit from children of a nearby Japanese school. The young students returned the favor with a concert as they each brought instruments to play. One ot the most popular local attractions is the ' Giant Buddha in Kamakura. Easily reached j by train, Kamakura was an ancient capital of Ja- X pan and boasts numerous temples and shrines. The sitting Giant Buddha is over 40 feet high.