Samuel Gompers (AD 37) - Naval Cruise Book

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-f .A y , t 1 he to .A if Q . e f f A Q. , ., 'X , -1 4- Q ',ff'FuT K 'SJ Mg., 5 B.l.0.T. Diego Garcia V, e stopped briefly in Diego Garcia for a turnover before heading for Mombasa. Kenya. When we re' turned we assumed the role of duty tender for the Indian Ocean. W e worked hard in an environment which is not exactly eyerybody's Fantasy Island . and maintained our reputation as the finest tender in the fleet. We provided support services to USNS Vessels. submarines, the island. and destroyers. We were instru- mental in preventing the American Spartan from sinking in the harbor. We celebrated Christmas here in a storm so violent that liberty was secured and duty personnel worked around the clock to keep boats from breaking free or rocking into the ship. The exhaustive schedule was riddled with periodic lapses. A frenzied pace would start up when yet another ship had a priority repair or when 2 or 3 destroyers would tie up alongside. Some of the work we accomplished is illustrated throughout this book. This is the fun. hr lr. A5-ERN I A 'icuii'

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l l ' pers can be relied upon to find a method of relaxation tured ship's bands, good food and fun. They were spgn sored by CPO'S Wardroom, POl's Weapons, Repair, Supply department. USO groups entertained, like DCC and the group Dr. Maynard. When these weren't provided, crewmembers found their own ging in the Cargo Handling Passageway, lifting chess tournaments, reading, writing letters. and hanging loose . l i V E a X Q , of ltr r f ?W 3998 X if-9 Ji' C f. Ili' tl' 'lr 'W :WLM When knock-off sounds, the crew of the Samuel Gom Picnics during holiday routine were popular and fea.