Mobile (LKA 115) - Naval Cruise Book

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TIGER CRUISE SEVEN DAYS OF NAVAL EXPERIENCE AT ITS BEST

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The following is a listing of the schedule of events that occurred during our time in the Indian Ocean: 17th March Entered Indian Ocean via Malaccan Straits 2nd April 1st Indian Ocean Camel Crossroads Half-Marathon 15 April GONZO I! wargames with all Indian Ocean Forces. 16 April Crossed the Equator 17 April Arrived Mombasa, Kenya 22 April Departed Mombasa, Kenya 27 April Arrival Diego Garcia 30 April Departed Diego Garcia 22 May Arrival Perth, Australia 28 May Departed Perth, Australia 01 June Left Indian Ocean via the Straits of Lombok

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RESCUE OF THE FRIENDSHIP On June 28th 1980, while the MOBILE was enroute to San Diego from Hawaii. There the MOBILE encountered a rescue mission that summed up the word and manning behind Navy, true seamanship and adventure. The 35 foot sailing sloop Friendship was rescured at sea by the USS MOB ILE. The yacht was towed alongside by the MOBILE ' S motor whaleboat through eight to 10 foot seas. After determining that voyage repairs could not be accomplished, the Friendship crew (four men and one woman) were brought on board. The Friendship had lost her rudder 700 miles out from her Hawaiian destination and was making poor way in moderate seas on the 13th day of San Francisco to Hawaii Transpac Yacht Race. The five crewmembers were welcomed aboard and were given the finest hospitality that the USS MOBILE had to offer. Members of the Friendship included Warren Sward, Russel Barnett. Ruth Suzuki, David Hankel, and Stephen Zchanou.