Little Rock (CLG 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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TOULON First Mediterranean port of call . . . famous French naval port . . . receive Admiral Gentner . . . become Sixth Fleet flagship . . . small alleyways . . . French bread . . . strange tastes . . . rocky beaches . . . funny- money . . . souvenirs ... la femme. Toulon was the first sample of what was to come during our eight months as Sixth Fleet flagship in the blue, warm Mediterranean as ambassadors of the Navy and the United States. Our lines across in France, we joined a French carrier alongside the pier in Toulon; soldiers ready for Algeria moved about as we prepared to receive a foreign brow. Our international experience was be- ginning on a busy day as we prepared to receive the Springfield alongside.

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The Springfield proudly fired her salute and proceeded to come alongside. Commander Sixth Fleet transferred to the Little Rock, and we became the Sixth Fleet Flagship. The Springfield briefed us on our duties and responsibilities, and the Flag began its transfer of personnel and material. Smoothly and without incident we emerged as the Flagship, and we welcomed it. The Spring- field was anxious to go home, and as we bid her farewell, we alone were left to cope with the many challenges of the Mediter- ranean. 4