Lloyd Thomas (DD 764) - Naval Cruise Book

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THURSDAY 24 MARCH 1966 IN PORT - VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES 64130460 ...,,. . .... ,.... -- --- - f-- - ,, . 4 - A J. .f-1-:-. .o.f...gwfrf'Q'+Hs1af::5fmc-..wszfrfqg-me,,.,.f:x,.L.,g..-45.1.2 :raeiqh ,.f..-:a:-.xy ,,,,C- ef.e.e.b.:.-.feaf-ew . f-A A ' Official cull by the Governor. The Wardroom attends a reception Islanders visit our ship. GENERAL INFORMATION I The Seychelles, a British Crown Colony, is located in. the heart of the Indian Ocean and is composed of 92 islands, the largest of which is Mahe. It is approximately 990 miles from Mombasa, I750 miles from Bombay and I4I0 miles from Aden. The I96I population of the Seychelles is estimated at 4I,500. The capital and seat of government is Victoria which is on Mahe ISIGFHI. Estimated population of the capital crty IS I0 500 The Islands fall into two entirely different groups Ol 980 logical formations granite and coral The latter are flat elevated reefs at different stages of formation Gnd the Granite Islands 28 rn number are mountainous and believed to be remnants of an ancient land link between Africa and Asia Mahe is a granite island and its high. I POINT above sea level IS 3 000 feet Vegetation I abundant Vanilla plants banana pineapple oran9e ngoes fruit trees grass and flowers make up the flor ' 0 o A A ' I . , . I u lm. ' ' I I . . , I I . 0 . 0 . . . 9 - I O I o ' . 1 ES S , I . I 1 I I I ITIC G. ' I

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, . - AM I m iust using this one for bait. ,,,q,,.,, V ..,wgwq.m.,.f.-.We-qv:-.ewvzw-111.5-mfg: .4 - -. . . ' -.. M- . ., -. - - ,- A ir N- ' ' .J Fire Two! l hope this is the right end. TO: The Officers and Men of the USS LLOYD THOMAS FROM: Maior Donald E. Jensen, Senior American Representative Seychelles. l wish to extend my personal thanks to each of you for the splendid iob you huve dime as ambassadors of the United States during your visit here. Gentlemen, l salute you. The people of the Seychelles will long remember the many hours you cheerfully de- voted to repair and improvement projects to assist the several public and charitable institutions. They will remember the gifts of Handclasp Materials you brought to the islands The most lasting memory will be that of the warmth and genuine friendliness you extended to one and all You have accom li h d d ff task magnificently I would like to pay special tribute to all members of the ship's musical groups Your performances have made a profound impression on all that have heard you To all of you Well Done Smooth Sailin a d th b of your cruise p s e a most i :cult public relations 9 n e est of success on the remainder o n Q s ' s o , 1 s a u o an o a s a . ' ' o I I Q 0 o - s u c ' ' If .772 'f i5'1 2:11-igl-1,.l 'ffl-1-711-'Q :,J Az,-, 4 - L , '-L-:lF 9' fe-- l f1E::1: : g ' ' :Z i' 1'I3: -:'1 1.152-Llqff-J '11-... V - ' f . ..f-. -' 'QLL-L....-.,s.,........-...,. .... W- ' , V - A -- Who yelled SHARK'