Burton Island (AGB 1) - Naval Cruise Book

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RECREATION Q One of the more unpleasant aspects of icebreaker duty is the absence of liberty for long periods of time. Needless to say, morale problems can develop from such a situation unless some thought is given to it. Everyone has a favorite pastime for spare time and holiday routines. V The hobby shop carries a wide assortment of goods. Model building, painting, and leather Working are popular means of fighting boredom and keeping occupied. As an added interest 'prizes for the best in hobbycraft are awarded at the end of each cruise. -' A Another distraction is the privilege of growing a beard. Here again the most successful are in line for prizes at the beard contest. Almost everyone has secretly considered the possibility of growing a beard at one time or another, but in the civilized world the interim between a clean-shaven face and a bearded one is too long. What better opportunity presents itself than an Arctic cruise? Of course, beards must be neatly trimmedi' at all times, but the phrase is subject to interpretation. When the work load permits, Wednesday afternoons have been devoted to bingo games, another popular diversion. If-none of these pastimes appeal, then there is always recourse to the shipis libralry. M y W li f,QZ ftlTxmWNX ...f X-as cc f ff .MI K! A NM X XM't ' , 9 M XS t l ' Q , X X ,. 1-ffxjg lr +...fWh N e if in , 1 . . . a 'volcano may begin to spew ashes and lava , , , there are many i,,di,,,5duaZ Sports Such as Swimming

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ANURTI-IWESTZ rl 4 gl il BEAUFORT SEA ALASKA. W, CANADA KEY -ii--Track of Burton Island - - - - - - - Return track of Burton Island NOTE-See chart on page 50 for more detailed 5 track in Melville Sound. V L, 1 Q . .s V