Wisconsin (BB 64) - Naval Cruise Book

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y if The cruise began in late August 1952. Once again we found ourselves en route to Greenoch, Scotland. This time the harbor was the assembling point for the entire NATO fleet. We were given three days, lib- erty and had a chance to renew acquaintances in Greenoch and Glasgow. Operation Mainbrace began in earnest. For nearly two weeks we steamed under simulated wartime con- ditions. During the operation we cruised north of the Arctic Circle and became members of the Order of the Blue Noses in two senses-membership and fact. It was cold! Mainbrace ended in late September. We anchored at Oslo, Norway, for iive glorious days of rest and recreation. We were in the mood for liberty, and Oslo was just the place for it. During our return to the States we participated in what was known as Operation Immigrant, a foul- weather operation. After a week, we arrived home in Norfolk once more. The next two weeks were spent preparing the ship to move into the Naval Shipyard at Portsmouth, Vir- ginia. Vife went into the yard on schedule in mid- October and remained there for four months. This period saw the WISCONSIN undergo many changes. We were completely overhauled and brought up-to- date in every respect. We had the unew lookw upon leaving the yard in February 1953. Capt. Foley reads his orders oapt. nruton reads his orders 110 Capt. Foley takes the Conn l 1

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