Amphion (AR 13) - Naval Cruise Book

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CANNES JULY 22 - Our first liberty in Cannes and our first in 14 days. JULY 23 - Moved our position to Theoule and anchored there, receiving destroyers alongside for repairs. JULY 24-31 - Days in Cannes, France with Port and Star- board Cinderella liberty bring bock many memories, namely: beautiful, sunny, rainless days; bikinis; beaches; swimming; pedal boats; thousands of world- wide tourists; clean, white, sumptuous hotels along the sea; palm trees; steep narrow streets alive with the roar of motor bikes and scooters, and a main street not too different from the one back home; pretty French girls (ooh la la I); sidewalk cafes; and exciting side trips and tours to Nice, Monaco (to see Grace), Monte Carlo and its Casino; Goife Juan; and yes — even Paris! No Soft Seat Here T A N N I N G S E A S O N Rear View AUGUST 1 - Hoisted anchor and left Theoule for Fleet exercises, experiencing for the first time the routine involved in lifting and securing ail theStaff boats and vehicles aboard prior to leaving port. AUGUST 2-7 - This sea period initiated us into the under- way routine with Sixth Fleet, teaching and preparing us for the seven months duty ahead, AUGUST 8 - Arrived in Theoule, anchored, and received destroyers alongside. AUGUST 10- Personnel inspection in the morning by Commander Service Force Sixth Fleet. AUGUST 15 - Swim coll in the chilly waters off Theoule on a beautiful warm afternoon. AUGUST 17 - Visitors ' Day aboard theAMPHION -tour- ists welcome. AUGUST 18- Underway at 1500 for Fleet Exercisesand with anticipation for our next port, Palma, Mallorca.