Forrest Royal (DD 872) - Naval Cruise Book

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HII1II3I, U]]] X H —————— After the review, the ROYAL got underway for the first city of the four to be visited, DETROIT, MICH. But first there were thirteen locks to transit. She cleared the Upper and Lower Beauharnois, Iroquois, Snell and Eisen- hower in the new section of the Seaway. The ROYAL passed through the scenic Thousand Island section of New York where it appeared she was travelling in a residential area rather than an International ship channel. We were within feet of houses and backyards. After clearing the Thousand Island area we crossed Lake Ontario and anchored with other Navy and Merchant ships off Port Weller waiting for a radio call to go through the Welland Canal, which bypasses the Niagara Falls.

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QUEEN ' S REVIEW HMY Britannia President Eisenhower, Her Majesty the Queen, Prince Phillip Her Majesty ' s escorting DE The Pavilion built for the dedication of the Seaway, on

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i Sfc» WELCftND CANAL jaf-iL After anchoring, we impatiently awaited our call to enter the Welland Canal, the last hurdle before liberty. Approximately four days later we received it. The ROYAL entered the Canal with great enthusiasm and spirit. Fourteen hours and eight locks later they were slightly dampened. It was still a great experience for the ROYAL and the hundreds of people who watched the first warships transit the canal. 22