Boxer (CV 21) - Naval Cruise Book

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HAWAMI WHERE IS the one spot in this world that we can hear the welcoming Aloha as we enter? Of course, it is Honolulu, a city which takes its name from the words fair haven. And a fair haven it is, for Honolulu is at the end of the journey for many tourists from all over who seek out this beautiful, easy living, and restful Aloha Town. For the Navy man, Honolulu is just a few miles East from the Navy Base at Pearl Harbor, and is easily reached for an excellent liberty. Honolulu, on the leeward side of the island of Oahu, the capital of Hawaii, is truly a sailor ' s paradise. In and about the city are located the much publicized Waikiki beach, with its Moana and Royal Hawaiian Hotels; Diamond Head with its imposing profile, the Aloha tower which is first to spot your ship on the horizon, Nuuanu Pali, the windy pass where the famous warrior chieftan, Kamehameha, drove his enemy, Kalinikupuli, off the precipice and thus became the first King of Hawaii; and also the aquarium, where one can watch the Huma-huma-niku-niku-apuaa fish play all day. And did you ever notice the gigantic, ever-ripe pipeapple on top of the Dole Plant? As we leave Honolulu, with our shoulders draped with Leis, and hear the bon voyages sent our way, we know we will truly miss this Aloha Town and will look forward to hearing Aloha once again.

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TH£ WORD WAS UNDER WAY I rfi.H t ,!} ' Twas a dreary Wednesday morning The Ship sailed out to sea. To face a troubled continent — Protection for you and me. We watched her hoist her anchor. Our eyes were filled with tears. The present world situation, Could keep her away for years. The ship thai I have mentioned, A mighty Carrier — She Won ' t mean much to many folks. But it means the world to me. Tis the U.S. Carrier BOXER. My Father is part of her crew. Now when her mission has ended, Let ' s hope the enemies are through. SANDRA JEANNE ROEDER

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