Wainwright (DLG 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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U IV DE HWAY UnderWayg Shift Colors, blurtetl the sliips pulmli 'i l l L- K. , , WAINWRIGHT'S first actual extcndt-tl tlcployindnllc'1fg::SSl!SLenl ldsft Apfll 10th, which was the inc . of . pier was filled h eption and friends of the crew, all bidding it fond lion Voyager, to their T. Wu a, throng Of peopleg families anxiety and mixed emotions, but all were anxious to get Underway. lgers. This was a hectic day, full of Once at sea, the Tigers settled into a routine of preparin f h . for periods on station was the order ofthe day' g of t C HSOTOUS days that lay ahead. tra. . For most of the crew, transiting the Panama Canal was a n - ' mmg gegsurrounded by heavy folage proved to most photogenic, ew eXPer1ence. The system of locks and bar- Our stop in San Diego left little time for extensive recreation Th ' equipment and loading on stores and other supplies. D C mme here was used in installing HCW Our stay in Hawaii was far to short. Here we again took on the endless fl f - to see a bit tif gli renowgied tropggll paradise. Surfing, sunning and sightseeljnwg t3i,ei2l1E2eS,.but rrilade time inthis most co or port. ee page ji. prime a ventures Subic Bay, Philippines, gave us our first taste fth O ' pon epar ure o u ic, anticipation of our first ' d - . days. were and lgectic, a routine pattern soon evgfvecd, ajilfdsfifelldllelreillsififddfpllrtf iilioggh. thi few dignitaries VISIIC us an were delighted with our work and accomplishments. QSee pa e 82 86 cien y. any After some 30 days at sea, rest and relaxation was in order. The port chosen forgthis wa b The crew did much sight-seeing and loaded up with economical riced m h d' S a.Se 07 Japan' recorders.lWe departed Sasebo about 3 weeks later, a broker but happpier shfgc an ISE such as Chma and tape Comp etion ofthe second on t t' ' d b - ' Even though our time therewas viflylllfrllmilfeldllfhe Tlgggsmrrfffdeeflfletnrlfoldtacff ffolelgdliolllczlltlivais Selectgd for R 8L R' whilg Etaikiptgviilil all thetiighfg. gill have fond memories of Hong Kong QSCC gage 9831 C 0Ca tailors to work, an - . , ' bearing- Our figst scfopefvas tdlylfeog gieionfithifrullfe' laanklfef Station? fha tune had arrived to Set a homewafd be performed. Y Y, U5 3 121, ut e ore arriving there, a traditional initiation was to Cross' th fast, the 1g3tiatfi0ilqUb2:0f proyid ap be a .memorable event. After a very early reveille, and questionable break- i I I gan wit t e arrival of Km Ne tune and hi R 1 individually before the Jud e a d lh h g P S Cya Court' Each Polywog appeared ofthe ch . 8 a I1 , at oug competent defense counsel was provided, all were found uilt S d arges set ailgamst them. The excruciating anology starts on page 92 g Y ne 9 . ' . . . mav3'hirlv3gmlga5fgciii1iSt pogt we visited on the way home. Arriving there suddenly found every Wainwrighter here. Tum to Page 9531231156 Centeriatmment.. This wonderful port cannot be aptly described in the space alloted Th i omp e e exciting story. Zeaiangfegsgs gftei dCP21ft111g Sydney, another beautiful port came on the horizon, namely Wellington, New home-cooked is PF US qulckly and warmly welcomed the crew into heart and home, and we enjoyed many Amostscenic aniiaesljandbbecame most fond of Wellington and the New Zealand people. QMore on page 985. 0 .I .Qya eport. sin lm Vlsil K0 Tahiti was an overwhelming success. The open house we hosted was the record setter for an ge day 111 2111 oth - y Y Cr port. Many sights were taken in, and a considerable amount of film was used in this U' ' . 0P1C21lparad1se. See page 101 for more details. ' d drills out of Alth . ough, approximately 18 days at sea now faced us, we concentrated on getting require the wa t Thi aliillglzv complete relaxation upon return to Charleston. - I gates to the Panama Canal were a welcome sight, as the thought came to mind that home is Just iarounal the comer. 0 . cwhichufseeglygi after clearing the locks of Panama, the Charleston skyline came into view. Nearing the dock 311 eternityj revealed a redundance of people' wives families, Sweethearts, and Hiergdsg all Patiently w 't' , , almg to Welcome their Tiger back home. Yes, it,s been a most memorable cruise, fu o many new a d - H excmng eXPefiences, BUT IT'S Coon 'ro Bi: HOME.