Forrestal (CVA 59) - Naval Cruise Book

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Y v-1 L-r-' SPGRTS IN HAITI The Haitian people offered the men of FORRESTAL a complete day of sporting activities. The day began with a soccer game followed by a track meet, a volleyball contest, and ended with a basketball game. While only the basketball team was victorious in the games, the entire crew benefited from the sportsmanship and friendliness exhibited by the Haitian people. YN 1 S. Stone M FORRESTAL was welcomed to Port Au Prince by colorful Haitians in native boats. The skilled salesmen used ropes to exchange their wares for money or sailors' hats in barter. Coins tossed into the water were easily rescued by our new acquaintances. Our first appraisal of the Haitians was reinforced when we were able to more closely associate with them ashore. A warm, vibrant people, they proved to be as friendly as they were energetic.

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