Porterfield (DD 682) - Naval Cruise Book

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I 2 '? I if 15 li wi l i . , I , I l i I x 5 J I 1 I P , In the beginning... Head duckhunter and his nemesis. he Legend of WHAT DUGK The story of What Duck begins and continues Ut would be wrong to suggests that the story endsj in mystery. Of his origins little is known, though it is believed widely that he was taken, or rather rescued, from some Olongopo hovel some time in early December. Just what ill fate would have befallen this forlorn duckling of barely 3 inches height were it not for certain repair- men is hard to say. Certainly his chances for a long life were improved on the night he was smuggled aboard, a tribute less to his accommodations fe.g. a small box on the after director level 1 than to the lavish attention he received. It was of course necessary that What Duck's whereabouts be kept secret, since once rumors started it was not clear just what the command's attitude toward this unofficial visitor would be. C.O. and X.O. evasion drills long he became very adept The head duckhunter, most perplexed. Not only an egg fstill warmj on hi to 8 watch, but he even San Diego and signed What Duck. No in the search, but it was to no avail. As Duck even became so bold as to publish his own though it was. Considerable commencing with out Vietnam in mid- time Duck had suc- from 53 and 54. For belief most convenient. For being on the alert 24 hours a day, rumors of his death and ln his cage. by the end of the was off. As far as most all the crew was Duck lived on in spirit only. For the last half of little more was said of What Duck. However, upon San Diego a full grown mallard appeared on the fantail. no one had yet been allowed to board. it was obvious to of us just who this remarkable mallard was. Still there are doubters. And if you are one We urge you to consult tests on the growing rates of mallards, for surely the facts will reveal the truth. What Duck would fdoes?j want it that way. at the end.

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ports AN UNDEFEATED SEASON THE VANQUISHED THE SCORE WORDEN 52-43 - WEDDERBURN 58-49 MORTON ' 74-33 DECATUR 49-39 STANDLE Y 70-56 HMS FORTH 60-40 MALAYAN NAVY 60-38 JOHN PAUL JONES 63-39 U ndefeated ' 'Skeet competition on fantail. Vallderhoof for two ' ' The softball team won all their games except one to USS CORAL SEA.

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An inspection and awards ' Our awesome companion...then we watched her reverse course. omeward Bound.. . Aid vi