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Our last cruise on the BAY STATE represented not only privileges like liberty in civilian clothes and no in-port maintenance, but opportunity to exercise professional knowledge and responsibility over underclassmen during watch. This would be our last chance to test our abilities as watch standing officers. One third of our class (was given the chance to) accomplished this by shipping commercially. As the Pillars of Hercules loomed before us, a sense of History engulfed us. We were entering the waters of Columbus, Magellan and Nelson, and the same spirit of adventure and discovery that moved them, was with us. Due to the unfortunate illness of a cadet, we were forced to make a short stop in Gibraltar. We were captured by it. Barcelona presented our first chance to releas e energy accumulated during our 17-day Atlantic passage. The language problems were somewhat lessened by the Spanish classes held during the crossing. The beaches, the sidewalk cafes, the excitement of the bullfights and the senoritas walking along las Ramblas , created an enhancing atmosphere. On our way to Naples, Italy, we went through the Strait of Bonifacio, between Sardinia and Corsica, birth place of Napoleon. Naples, besides giving some cadets the opportunity to make excellent business deals with the local con- artists, gave us a view of the famous Cameo Factories and a taste of Italian food. From Naples, we could go to nearby Capri, ancient and dreamlike Pompeii, with the Vesuvius in the background, and take a train to glorious Rome and the breathtaking Vatican. 12 I
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As we waved goodbye to the mermaid and promised that we would return some day, we were disappointed to learn that our berth in Hamburg was lost, due to our delays in Boston. It was obvious, however, that our alternate port, Cruxhaven, would be our friendliest port of call. What the city couldn ' t provide with its beaches, shops, and friendly atmosphere was given to us by means of free transportation to and from Hamburg. Those who went there will always remember its enormous port, as well as Herbertstrasse and all it had to offer. Our farewell to Cruxhaven was also our farewell to Europe. We had a long trip aboard the Bay State ahead of us, but the next stop was home, and that made all the difference. The fact that we pulled into the wrong side of Commonwealth Pier made no difference; we were back and it felt great, even though we still had to bring the ship back to Buzzard ' s Bay and start orientation and the school year without a break. CRCJISE OF ' 78 And the day we had all dreamed of finally arrived: the beginning of our first class cmise. Unfortunately, this year, as in the previous year, we were delayed, even though the ship was taken to shipyard earlier. Looking back at the problems we had prior to departure, it seems incredible that with useless boiler tubes, an ancient ship, and professional teachers resigning, we finally made it to the Mediterranean.
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