John Bole (DD 755) - Naval Cruise Book

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YOKOSU ONE OF THE LARGEST SHIPYARDS IN THE FAR EAST, YOKOSUKA OFFERS MUCH TO THE SAILOR. EXTREMELY NICE NAVY CLUBS PROVIDE AMPLE ENTERTAINMENT ANY NIGHT IN TI-IE WEEK. A COMPLETELY CEARED TO NAVY ECONOMY THE TOWN IS A SAILORS PARADISE. . . . . . . 42

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TI-IE SI-IRINE OF TI-IE GODDESS OF MERCY WITH IT'S MEMORIAL TO THE WORLD'S UNKNOWN SOLDIER. IT WAS A FINE TOUR. 449

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... Wine, women and song is it's principle trade but there are many bargains to be had on Black Market alley. just ask any shopkeeper. Yokos uka provided the ship with two parties. Held at the Club Alliance it allowed us all to have a night on the town that was paid for by the Navy. It was a real success. Tokyo lies forty miles to the north of Yokosuka and to the sightseer pro- vided an interesting place to visit. Deacon pulled a fast one in Yokosuka. You didn't tell us she came up to see you Deacon. Fuji Yama is two hours away by train. All japanese legend centers around this mountain, and it was a nice place to relax for those of us who had the time. The one to the right belongs to me. She's just a po' lil ole cuntry gal and she sure was scared to death of all those sailors . . . Ed. Funny, faithful and yellow, A doll in a teacup she were. . . Kipling 7