Manatee (AO 58) - Naval Cruise Book

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BORNEO TO TAIWAN INCLUDING THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS • - -.- :-fft - — - - { -r, ... ■

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The main gate into Olongapo, the city outside the Subic Base was often the start of ning ' s liberty. SUBIC BAY With only one day to prepare for her first line trip, the crew rapidly loaded fresh provisions, mail, and fleet freight. Cargo freight was topped off and preliminary contact was made with the port services personnel. On August 23, Captain FAAS relieved Captain GIL- LOOLY as Commanding Officer of the MANATEE. The fol- lowing morning the ship departed Subic for the first of ten line trips. Fuel rigs hang ready for loading al the Subic POL Pier Alava Wharf was the usual take off point for MANATEE in Subic. 15

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ENROUTE: THE ORDERS COME IN During the first day of transit, the ships along the line began sending service requests listing their require- ments and proposing rendezvous points. The communica- tions traffic increased requiring sharp, accurate reaction by the ship ' s Radiomen in evaluating all radio traffic, and insuring that necessary messages were rapidly routed. Replenishment hoses and fittings were given a final check and all gear stowed in anticipation of the arduous work ahead. At the extreme end of Vietnam, MANATEE rendezvoused with two Coast Guard cutters on patrol from the Cambodian border. After servicing them, the ship continued up the coast picking up minesweepers, Coast Guard cutters, and destroyers engaged in support and surveillance operations off the coast.