Wilhouite (DER 397) - Naval Cruise Book

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,.,. Y 'Q' ' ' Sauvfaisivhl l E l -.A I TAIWAN l Located off the coast of mainland China, the island ol' Taiwan is about 240 miles in length and is bisected by the Tropic of Cancer. This location affords Taiwan a climate which is both oceanic and subtropical. The northern part of the island expcricnc,-cis an extensive rainy SGH' son during the winter months. Taiwan was discovered for the Western World by the llortugcse bac-la in the 16th century. When the European seafarers saw the island, they exclaimca-d, llla I-'orniasa tisland beautifull- Taiwan is still Formosa to westerners, and beautiful as ever to all. Major cities in Taiwan included the seaports of Keelung in the north, Kaohsiung in the south, and the capital, Taipei. The WHILHOITE Spent two separate patrols out of Taiwan in the l-'ormosa Straits, which separates Taiwan from mainland China. Taiwan was definitely a favorite of our crew, Wh0 pulled liberty in Kaohsiung, Keelung and Taipei. Tours were taken liv nianv of the crew, who gained a better and lasting knowledge of this beautiful island c-ountrxt, lfond memories of Tai- wan will always remain with the men of the WIl,llOl l'Ii, H , r, ,- -,Q T51 . , h - ijt, ff za'

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