Joseph Kennedy (DD 850) - Naval Cruise Book

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Wm an ml conmzsmv 102 please step forward. The Archbishop of SIRACUSA Standing room only Cbpmcge of ommamal The highlight of our stay in Siracusa, and one of the main events in our whole deployment, was the change of command of Destroyer Division 102. On the afternoon of 12 April, CDR. Bert M. Atkinson relieved Captain Howard L. Stone as COMDESDIV 102. All ship's company was there to watch the transfer of authority. In addition, many high-ranking members of the town were on hand: government officials, military representatives, and of course, the Archbishop. The ceremony was followed by a reception on the torpedo deck. Then after wishing a fond fare- well to the Commodore we had known for over a year, we settled down to the business of learning the desires of a new boss. Our last day in Siracusa was a pleasant one: As we left the harbor on 13 April we faced for once, not a period of operations, but another port visit. We were going to Tripoli.

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, , On tour in the Greek ampitheatre. 3 Easter Sunday Zmczzm Refuelings and anti-submarine actions had come at all hours of the day and night during our last ll days of operations with Spanish and NATO forces. Now, as we arrived in Siracusa, Sicily, on 9 April, the major portion of our at-sea time lay behind us. Siracusa, the home of Archimedes, is a fair- sized city with tradition dating back to classical Greece. As we toured the city and its environs we saw an ancient Greek dramatic theatre, a Roman ampatheatre, a cave used in religious rites Qthe ear of Dionysusj and many reminders of the city's Christian heritage, both past and present. For us Easter Sunday came in Siracusa. The Captain and many officers and men attended Easter services at the cathedral. We could not understand much of the sermon, but it was obvious that part, at least, included a warm greeting to the American Navy. lt was a welcome which came from the arch- bishop, but which was echoed by the Siracusans, one which we returned to the many visitors who came aboard. And come aboard they did, both for general visiting and ceremonial occasions. The visitors came aboard in droves every day for guided tours of the ship.