Yellowstone (AD 27) - Naval Cruise Book

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4--e-as-ry-ez-v-v-gyqavr-nv1-'rf s f f --wg Welcome Yellow tene Take llver Our proud ship, U.S.S. YELLOWSTONE, departed from Newport, Rhode Island for the Mediterranean Cruise on May 27, 1953, For many of the sl1ip's company it was to be their first cruise. Excitement aboard ship reached a peak, as the wives, children and sweethearts were seen at Brenton Point waving good-bye and wishing everyone '4Bon Voyage. Pelkey's '4Bob Catsn added to the excitement by playing uAnchors Aweighf' Nine days later, word was passed that land was in sight, indicating that the YELLOW- STONE had successfully crossed the Atlantic. It was now possible to see two continents, both Europe and Africa, in one view. As the strait of Gibraltar wasentered, the HRock,, came into view. In spite of absence of the uPrudential sign, the '6Rock appeared to be an impressive military stronghold. Following clearance of the YELLOW- STONE by the British at Gibraltar, we set sail into the Mediterranean. On June 8 the YELLOW- STONE rendezvoused with the U.S.S.CASCADE for highline transfer of essential items, and on the following day both ships anchored in LaSpezia for final transfer of equipment and to officially relieve the CASCADE. With the relieving of the CASCADE and transfer of Service Force Sixth Fleet, the YELLOWSTONE became a flagship. Most important of all, the Mediterranean cruise was now oliicially underway! High lining , transferring ot material andfor personnel at sea. Wonder what was in this cargo net? .,,. , -. -Q, A 1 ,.,- mu-,, -.i.,,.l,.-,--. L- .. 5 : ,' . 5 4- .-,--f-'f: 1 f .E ng- fA f ' Alongside the CASCADE in La Spezia, One ot the many signs welcoming our arrival. Little did we realize, at the time, its true meaning. Our tirst meeting with the CASCADE, Roger two blocked coming alongside tor high lining.

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