Taussig (DDG 746) - Naval Cruise Book

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Good liberty? You bet! On the 29th of October the TAUSSIG arrived in Melbourne, Australia to join in the festivities of the Melbourne Cup week. TAUSSIG at once commenced a whirl of dinners, balls, parties, and just plain old socia1izing which seemed endless. The short stay far surpassed the expectations of all as the warm friendship and hospitality for which the Australians are famous was extended in full measure by the citizens of Melbourne. But, as the men of the TAUSSIG were anticipating one final weekend, the veracity of the TAUSSIG's motto We Are Ready Now, Sir was again illustrated as COMSEVENTHFLT ordered the TAUSSIG to proceede to Frederick's Reef to render assistance to the USS TIRU, a United States sub- marine which had run aground. With the aid of the citizens of Melbourne the crew was speedily recalled and the TAUSSIG was underway within 2 lf2 hours, the last assignment before the long transit home to our families and loved ones. 'il Let it all hang out! , the motto for the ship's party IT IS BETTER TO HAVE LOVED AND LOST

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1 x xv 62 ASW I., s J TAUSSIG, BOYD, and VAMPIRE moor in Melbourne for the Cup Week Activities MELBUURNE, AUSTRALIA damn good liberty . . while it lasted! I'd rather fight than switch! Swapping sea stories

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Meticulous Masses 0 Measureable Matter Length of deployment 220 Days Days underway 156 Q71fZgJ Days in-port 64 42979 . Longest period underway 51 Days Distance steamed 53,700 Mi1eS Fuel oil burned Water distilled 5 38 ammunition fired in combat Underway transfers Highest speed used . Messages processed ' DASH landings Letters mailed Laundry washed Paint used Cash paid crew Checks issued crew 4 Coffee used Bread baked Cokes sold Personnel Advancements Ship's Store sales 2,944,615 Gallons 4,285,710 Gallons 5,622 Rounds 62 32 Knots 5,365 288 45,000 164,595 Pounds 1,075 Gallons S376,476.00 S5424,667.00 3,436 Pounds 17,000 Pounds 117,000 Cups 49 340,000.00 qlncludes 3419 cans of peanuts, 26,412 candy bars, 7158 cartons of cigarettesb ,QV A 'li t-r9t,i.,, if vi .,,,,.t L Q9 .... ..,. W 1.44. 5 Q , -'jx 1 4 AEM? 31 84,51 'limi ' f Qrgdlii iw? XY - n - Goff? Gsm-ina' From Commander Seventh Fleet: Sayonara. During your tour with Seventh Fleet you have performed a variety of tasks Naval Gunfire Support, Special Cps, Station Ship Hong Kong, ASE Exercises, Search KL Rescue and participation in Operation SWORDHILT. Your performance throughout all these assignments has been a credit to your resourcefulness and professionalism Well Done and Best Wishes for a joyous reunion with your loved ones. Vice Admiral John J. Hyland, USN. Llihmpu-phqd 5 Sauna by - wmswonm - Muna., MQ. U. s. :L