Antietam (CG 54) - Naval Cruise Book

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ABU DHABI UniTED ARAB EMIRATES Abu Dhabi is a study in contrast between traditional Arab values and western in- fluences, it is the largest and wealthiest of the seven states which comprise the UAE, and is the capital city and home to the President of the UAE. Abu Dhabi, which means Land of the Gazelle, claims to have the highest per capita income in the world, all from its oil revenues. ANTIETAM crewmembers had a chance at some excellence shopping, a Pizza Hut, and a rare glimpse of the Arab world. Id ■ . iS Modem Skyscrapers Beautiful Fountains grace the Corniche that borders the waterfront. A common and popular pastime overseas An Aral) Mosque The Marketplace, or Souk, downtown

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BAHRAIN Bahrain is an independent Arab state and is the most densely populated country in the south- ern Persian Gulf. The country is an international trading, bank- ing, oil and communications center. There is also a flour mill, fishing, and construction of oil well heads and building materi- als. Bahrain was our first stop in the gulf, getting our turnover while at anchorage. Before our first overnight liberty, we had several stops for fuel and stores. The shopping was good, and the Piz- za Hut did a brisk business. ABOVE: A tower from a local mosque. UPPER RIQMT: The Al Eaten Grand Mosque and Islamic Centre. MIDDLE RIGHT: TM3 nee! Torres and a road sign. BOTTOM RIGHT: Arad Fort. BELOW: AnTIETAM at SItrah Anchorage.