John Bole (DD 755) - Naval Cruise Book

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Chief Murphy decided it was a good day for a swim so he jumped over the side. That is a nice looking bathing suit you are wearing Chief. People fished from the pier both day and night. I never saw any- one catch anything but a sardine. At first, We thought the fish were bait. They used three sizes of netsg Beginner, fisherman, and liar. ' There seemed to be an endless num ber of people. They Watched us, and We watched them.

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L A For some crew members, this was their first look at the real japan. Young schoolgirls, anxious to speak English swarmed the ship. The crew happily obliged. A large seaport, Otaru provided inter- esting waterfront scenery. It also provided other scenery that was much prettier. xr x Xl The crew Went to jail? - By the Chief of Police's invitation to see an exhibition of Kendo and judo. The Police literally knocked themselves out for us. The importance of these Visits to ports which see few Americans cannot be measured. The many friends We made in this port is Well Worth the time We spend in the Far East. It was a port enjoyed by all. 46 l r ll1

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It was a lovely town. 59COI1Cl largest city on the island of lt was a sad parting but all good things must come to an end. Many people came to see the ship leave. Whether they were glad or sad, I can't say but l would like to think the latter. Many colorful streamers trailed from the ship until we were well away from the pier. Hokkaido, Otaru furnished more than ample entertainment facilities