Waldron (DD 699) - Naval Cruise Book

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BEIRUT. LEBANON Beirut Harbor r 'Ut Promenade in Beirut V saw. f, V ., , WV? ' -I ff x .f - 4ffQ4YZwiZ7 4 X' 5 , . . . City of Beirut Beirut- -Star Square - -Parliament l Ain Beirut from the sea is an un- forgetable sight. Rising behind it are high mountains bathed in sun- light, overlooking the beauty of the city itself, with its modern homes and apartment buildings. During our short visit to Beirut, many interesting tours and sights were available. Some fortunate ones took a two day tour to the Holy Land. In the city of Beirut were found such places of interest as the National Museum and the American and French universities. A short distance from the city, was the Baalbek, the greatest aggregation of historic ruins in the whole Mediterranean. Places of interest at the Baalbek, include the Citadel and the Temple of Jupiter. The Citadel consists mainly of a rectangular colonnaded propylaeum about 50 meters in length and ll meters Wide, which leads into a hexagonal court once used to house the priests of Jupiter. The Temple of Jupiter is sur- rounded on 3 sides by a huge wall, the northern and southern sides of which are made of nine blocks of stone each about 9.50 x 4.10 x 3.15 meters. Again, the big place of interest in Beirut to the American Sailor was, the USO, sponsored by the American Colony. Here the WALD- RON Sailor was able to obtain meals and have an evening high- lighted by an orchestrated dance. There were many young hostesses on hand from the American Colony. It was at this USO, that the WALDRON's folk and Western style band first gained recognition. Need- less to say the night they played, they made a big hit, especially with the WALDRON Sailors on hand. '?4 xh'.'1' -.wily ur- 1, ' .. ..-V '51 ,- ...,5,-nzi-Jing.. y ws if3'22', -- ' '14 -' Entering Port

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ANCONA. ITALY 'X 1121 View from the Pier A Park on the Hillside W ' T' 't 1 Al ' Jlfmimrzggiu +I ,. , I -f ' is u I 5. 5 5,4 . One of Mani' Plaza Fountains 30 '11 .ilu 'I Ancona, Italy, is a very sma11 seaport, located in Northeastern pa,-1 Of Italy. It is not a regular port of call by U.S. Navy ships, but our visit to Ancona, proved to be a memorable visit. We found it to be a clean and beautiful and small industrial sea- port. We spent two short days in this city amidst its parks and plazas and excellent shops. The most out- standing landmark of the city, was the Roman Catholic Cathedral located on a high hill over-looking the city and bay. The people of Ancona were quiet and friendly and very eager to visit our ship. We gave them this opportunity by holding a two hour visiting period on the Sunday we were in port. An estimated 1000 people were given guided tours of the WALDRON and many had to be turned back at the close of visiting hours. It was here in Ancona that the WALDRON entertained on both days two parties of 50 or more orphans, giving them a very thorough tour of the ship and treat- ing them to ice cream and cookies. In addition to the tours and parties conducted for the orphans, we had visitors from two Italian Mine- sweepers tied up at the pier across from us. Our visit and chats with the Italian Sailors proved interest- ing to us. It gave us confidence that we have an able ally in Italy With her fine Navy. Cla sual Passe rs -By