Manchester (CL 83) - Naval Cruise Book

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UNITED NATIONS SHIPS OPERATE IN YELLOW SEA OFF WEST COAST OF KOREA. A panorama of Naval ships crisscrossed the island sector, each with its individual task. The flagship, Manchester, was a center for unified planning of British, Dutch, and American navies. Our piloting detail continually maneuvered Manchester through swift currents and heavy minefields in the island area.

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The islands of Chodo, Sokto, Paenyong Do became frequent shelters for Manchester as we met, conferred, and planned with officers and men of other navies. We brought supplies, maps, news, and new jokes to the barren outposts. FM: ISLAND COMMANDER CHODO TO: MANCHESTER CL-83 THANK LT. BAYLESS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENT X ALSO THANKS FOR COFFEE POT. ■ Ufe; . W

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We saw the Republic of Korea Navy. Their ships were small and their ability to cope with the situation was limited. Our purpose, and the purpose of the British, was clearer in our minds. The west coast islands were the British sector of respon- sibiUty and they were there to augment the ROK Navy with modern naval warfare; Manchester was there to add strength where strength was needed. Lr