Gainard (DD 706) - Naval Cruise Book

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Ga ' tnard men Iiikt in ihc It urld ' i lair. The Gainard as fortunate on LANT FLEX 58 in being assigned to some of Europe ' s most pleasant and interesting ports. The first port was Santander, Spain, a small city in iSJorthern Spain. The weather was pleasant and the city interesting in spite of its small size. Many Gainard men got their first chance to see a bull fight, a fascinating spectacle arranged especially for the U.S. Na y. The next port of call was Bergen, Norway. The weather was not terribly pleasant but this was much more than compensated for by the beautiful scenery and the wonderful friendliness of the people. The Operations Department held a very successful party and the ship entertained a group of local orphans as well as many visitors. Rotterdam was a wonderful port in its own right, with interesting sights and entertainment, but was especially enjoyable for the opportunity it afforded Gainard men to get to the Worlds Fair. The World ' s Fair was as much and more than had been expected and was a good ending to a fine cruise. operations Department operates in Bergen. Combat keeps the Big Picture. 40

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W ' ' ilh the Comptoti and Datis in Bergen. Waiting stations. Gainard takes a long drink. Get that middle a regulation hat. 42 Fueling from a cruiser.