Antietam (CVS 36) - Naval Cruise Book

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Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria The city of Genoa, Italy, played host to the ANTIETAM for ten days dur- ing the month of February. Despite the inclement Weather which often ham- pered our sightseeing, we were able to view some of the cityis more famous sights. High on the list was the famous Military Graveyard with its many monu- ments and art exhibits affording us excellent photographic material. Genoa itself was a city of culture and beauty with many museums, churches, and universities. Some of the regal places such as the former home of the Doges, made lasting impressions on us. The many fountains and statues were reminiscent of Rome. Genoa's nightlife wasn't lacking either as most of us made the rounds of the local cabarets and plush clubs. We found the Seaman's Club reminded us of the States with American records and stateside-flavored dinners. In? I Why A as MQ'k 1 I -.fx ff-4. L v . 7- ' 1 Q-L . ,,, y, I n if l ' . at 1 4 , ef'-tr 'Q 0 A f , 4 A I f ' .3 g , -' Q: . . . 5, pv . X -a W ' .p Q, 'I 'B' . Italyis largest seaport. Captain, Italian Navy. W I MY, 1 ,gr ,,,, l,,-........f-:qs-if-v-, --'M'-' ' 'z 1' ' ' ,, .1 ....--'-f-

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W if 'fn' ' 'Gulf The ANTIETAM supplied a little personalized service in Genoa when men stranded ashore were brought in by heli- copter. The Horses were employed when a sudden storm and ac- companying rough seas made boating impossible. Liberty par- ties had been forced to seek shelter overnight aboard de- stroyers tied up at Maritime Piers. But when the rain stopped and the sea remained stormy with breakers smashing at the sea wall, the ANTIETAM called on the helicopters. They re- sponded by ferrying our grate- ful tourists back aboard. Liberty the hard way, This is what we had hoped for.