Magoffin (APA 199) - Naval Cruise Book

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SASEBO, JAPAN Our arrival in Sasebo was anxiously awaited as an upkeep and recreation peri- od. After holding special pay to refurbish our empty pockets, we headed for down- town Sasebo. Magoffin sailors were seen all over Sasebo, visiting shops and bars, sightseeing and dodging taxi-cabs. We had all of our booms and davits tested, and purchased $7656.57 worth of merchandise through the ship ' s store-afloat. We spent 10 days in Sasebo, and each was enjoyed by all.

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Mount Fuji. NUMAZU, JAPAN Think of a flat, pebljly Ijeach, black in color with Mount Fuji standing behind it, and you will have Numazu. We made three trips to Numazu, each time for the purpose of loading or unloading Marines. To us. Numazu means long hours of loading and unloading, and sighs of relief at setting the sea and anchor detail. None of us will forget the splendor of Fujiyama at sun- rise, the snow-cap glistening a pristine white from the rising sun. Although it was drudging hard work, the time spent at Numazu both exercised and helped us maintain our state of readiness. Landino; area. Dry ramp on the beach.