Bremerton (CA 130) - Naval Cruise Book

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e Te I I pt Ill A1 PHI UBI Y K BIRTH A D LIFE OF A WARRIGH I remember that sunny day in April of 1945. The 29th to be exact, in Philadelphia. I Was much larger than some of my sisters and many people Would say, My such 'a large baby, 17,500 tonsf' P It Wasnit long after that glorious day that I was introduced to about 1,000 men who were to take care of me and show me many countries far from home. . My first trip Was to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and then to the Pacific to visit many Far Eastern ports before returning home. In November of 1946 I was told that I could rest and was sent to the home of Mr. Pacific Reserve Fleet. I was staying there in 1951, during the Korean Conflict, when I decided I must do my part. I enlisted in the Seventh Fleet and operated a bombline along the coast of Korea. In September 1953, I headed back to my dear home, Long Beach, California. I was having a wonderful time in Long Beach when Seventh Fleet again asked for my help and I was sent off to blast the enemy lines. I Was very proud of myself when I returned home in May of 1954 for I was now a combat veteran and in 1956 I was presented with the letter 'Q E 7' to put on my grey blazer. You couldn't find a happier girl in all Long Beach on 6 November 1956. This was the day Ileft for the Orient, but this time going via Melbourne, Australia to represent the U. S. Navy at the XVI Olympiad. In May of 1957 I returned home for a short visit and then headed for Bremerton, Washington Where I stayed for three and one-half months While the Navy made sure I was in good shape. Since my birthday I have been to many ports, served many gallant men and oficrcers and became Well known to the American Public. I am the United States Ship Bremerton. It seems to have become a habit when there is something special going on--Whether it be the Bose Festival in Portland, Seafair in Seattle or Christmas in Hong Kong-I will be there, This cruise book takes over from here ....

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