Macon (CA 132) - Naval Cruise Book

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Toulon is today France ' s chief naval port on the Mediterranean. It has ex- tensive port facilities and Has a popula- tion of about 125,000. It is a city of many industries including shipbuilding, lace making and other commercial industries. During World War II, in Noi ember of 1942, the French scuttled their fleet at anchor there to prevent its falling into German hands. Subsequent to this Toulon was severely bombed during the war until it was finally libcrnlcd in August of 1944. Surrounding the harbor of Toulon, both on the rocky beaches and above it on the rugged hills, are to lie found many picturesque villas. In the center of the city you found a large mimicipal auditorium where such leading French entertainers as Jacqueline Francoise are frequent guest stars. Yes, you were in France for your third and last visit. You ' d enjoyed France with its beautiful girls, cafe au lait, French pastries and fine cuisine, and Toulon was a pleasant stop before leaving France for the last time.

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k 1 1. l viUit Toulon is the oldest naval base in France. It had its beginning in the Sixteenth Century when Louis XII built a circular bastion known as the Grasse Tour to protect the Grande Jettee. It was known as Tholon and may still be seen at the base of the Grand Jettee. It was from Toulon that the Admiral Comte de Faing sailed to aid the Americans dm ing their Revolutionary War.

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