Montrose (APA 212) - Naval Cruise Book

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Casualty Handling Drill Rendezvous OFF Porf Bow Manning, HUF, and Mr. Hribal Survey The Scene 'jf S , yr M kh O ' ar am versees Loadmg Horiginal Threen pitches in fo entertain Jarheads

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SHIMUNUSEKI-INLAND SEA There are few places in the world where a ship can pass over railroad tracks but the Montrose did it three times in sailing through the Straits of Shimo- noseki, a narrow strip of water separating the is- lands of Kyushu and Honshu. Only a few hundred yards wide, the channel is a real test oi seaman- ship and shiphandling, with strong currents adding to the difficulties. A main railroad connecting the two islands runs through a long tunnel under the vvater. Steaming through Shimonoseki on three different runs prepared us tor a trip up to Kobe via the Inland Sea, which is dotted with islands, large and small, Narrow channels are the rule rather than the ex- ception. The lnland Sea runs between Honshu and Shilcoku which is known as the Riveria of Iapan, Tiny villages dot the rugged shore line. Small coves protect golden beaches, some of them crowded with people enjoying the natural beauty of their islands. Hundreds of fishing boats, most of them flying their white sails, shuttle back and forth through the green water. lt was a beautiful and pleasant trip, one which few naval ships attempt. ,..,,J1g t', l .,.,,,3 sax' li ' Lg il, 1 if - ' , M bg' o fhffff --iff . ' jj ' l 1. f l N..