Eversole (DD 789) - Naval Cruise Book

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Neptune Arriving Revielle was sounded early the morning of April 12 as the EVER- SOLE approached the domain of Neptunus Rex. The King ' s staff had boarded during the night and en- listed the aid of our trusty Shell- backs in preparing a suitable re- ception for both the king and the over two hundred Pollywogs on board. After a trip through the garbage chute, RM1 Austin deposits his oys- ter under a Shellbacks watchful eyes. For Pollywogs happiness is not always a big wet kiss, especially where an over zealous Royal Baby is concerned.

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Here we have Pollywog Prin- cess Rush in kicky little number ...

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Woodstock In The Tonkin Gulf Just three steaks today, my good man, not my usual four! Sunday afternoons underway were highlighted by a mini -Woodstock on the helo deck. After an afternoon of sunbathing, and letter writing, steaks were grilled over charcoal fires while Woodstock blasted out over the makeshift entertainment system. SD2 Dumlao cooked steaks over the hot, smoky grills until all two- hundred and sixty crewmen had as many as they could eat. 10