Marias (AO 57) - Naval Cruise Book

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Pompeii Stepping stones- 1 Deep ruts were worn where the carriage wheels run between the stones. Thirty miles from Naples, at the foot of Mt. Vesuvias, stands the ancient city of Pompeii. This Roman city, an intregal part of the Ancient Roman Empire lies in ruin. Still remaining is the sense of grandeur which seem- ed to overwhelm us as we walked the ancient streets. As we left, we were forced to pause and question Steve Reeves ' part in the destruction of this great city.

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J aples The first large port MARIAS entered was Naples, Italy. Long noted for it ' s beautiful weather and hospitable people, Naples was to become MARIAS ' txjse of operations while in the Mediterra- nean. We found that the winter months are not the best months of the year to visit Naples, but the long cold boat rides, which are so o part of the Tanker Navy, did not seem to reduce the numbers in the Liberty Party. Naples had something to offer everyone. This modern city liberally sprinkled with remberances of the past will give many memories in the crew of MARIAS for years to come.

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K m One of the most interesting tours of this cruise was that of the city of Rome. Visiting such places as St. Peter ' s Basilica, the Forum, the Colosseum and Olympic Stadium kept us all busy during the day. Nightlife was not dull either; there were many clubs to visit and sights to see. We mi ght not have burned Rome down as the Emperor Nero did, but our ' ' fiddling around in the three days spent there, found most of us burning the candle at both ends. Square that away. Sailor. Werner must be in this picture somewhere.