Joseph Kennedy (DD 850) - Naval Cruise Book

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a S pezl a 27 30 April La Spezia a small city that is primarily a naval base provided us with a brief stop prior to our arrival aples 12 23 May 2--16 July 9--12 Sept. Our home away from home Naples disputes with Istanbul the claim of occupying the most beautiful sight in Europe. It was here we spent some 31 days--almost a third of our inport time. Any visit to Napoli is not complete without a visit to the Isle of Capri and a tour of the ruins of Pompeii at the base of Mt, Vesuvius. We covered most of these spots on our first visit and our returning visits to Naples seemed a little ' drawn out. lt was then that the ship decided to have a Ships Party . . . and what a party it was! More than enough food and drink were had by all, with the added attraction of seeing some of our clan per' form on stage. And, oh yes, there was an outside act. Some young lady from France showed us a thing or two about the French. 46

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