Thorn (DD 988) - Naval Cruise Book

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- AMERICA'S C P RACE it X . Right: THORN was ion-hand as the Navy's representative. She clearly was the best vantage point for enjoying the races, as she hosted many civilians and military officials. Left: The Freedom and the Australia in full spinnakers were the main attraction, though there were many beautiful vessels sailing about .wfliii , ,J-v' Y' 1 r b R X 4 My ,- l

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T. CROIX The natives may have been restless but that didn't stop us from having a good time, where the rum was less expensive than the Coke! 21

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