Charles S Sperry (DD 697) - Naval Cruise Book

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1962 volume:

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'if 3 2 '9 f, 3 f N n1ezri 'VVV 54, k.fk.-' 5 -k,- 'fj,q,gg1y .f:.'Q'::zf2'-vi 52523-I?i?5,'Iff rtrzrlv-f . ' Wf x ' El'Mii'l af' 2 in .Q. x f v.bA fzzi f i5Z5 1ir'1r': '.bA 2213131 -- 1' - 'Y ' 1 ' .-.. ,V K ...b V I i N 4. L fd J z it - ' ' 7 1 J f 5 3 1 C f '-9 vi' , ' H , .. . ,wk Ll MIv 'v:'5 -N. - ,,, . ..., . A , ,V 1. fy fi . - f'.f3-nib :-1 -in N l A, lg nb Q xiii. ' .f-. 0 . . , ,,, ,,, m l.4 k fr. 4 ' i .A .. . H 1 . :. Q , ' ' Q 4 Y' W 'AI' RK S. Cole THE COMMANDING OFFICER USS Charles S. Sperry QDD-697, The Commanding Officer, Commander RK Stewart Cole was born in Kentucky in 1918, attended high school and college in that state. He was commissioned an Ensign in September of 1943 and immediately was ordered to an LST in the Atlantic. He was Executive Officer of LST-982 during the Normandy landings in Europe and Okinawa Campaignin the Pacific. Other shipboard duties include Commanding Officer of Minesweeper Grackle fAMI3j, First Lt. and Gunnery Officer of Floyd B. Parks fDD884j, Executive Officer of foyce K DER-31 7 j, Communications Officer of Macon fCAI32j, Operations Officer of Newport News f CA148j and Commanding Officer of Bearss fDD654j. Shore duty billets have been with Naval Station Orange, Texas, General Line School Monterey, California, Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, and Phibtralant Staff located at Little Creek, Virginia. He was appointed to his present rank on1 April 1959. The Captain is married to the former Ruth E. Puckett also a Kentuckian and has one daughter Patricia Kay. The Captain assumed connnand of the C. S. Sperry fDD697j on the 10th ofjanuary 1962 at Mayport, Florida. . I XXI Z Corel of Fleet Post Office New York, New York f J 1 1 . u. s. s. CHARLES s. SPERRY IDD-6971 9 x I 1 - ' n A ,A MESSAGE FROM THE CAPTAIN TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN 0F THE SPERRY: Although the cruise period was a brief three months more than 22,000 nautical miles were steamed between 4 June and l September. Even the engineers will admit this requires a lot of steam but they were always ready to Nanswer all bellsn. A As auresult of our vigorous training while deployed with the Second Fleet, we soon learned that SPERRY was ready to accept the challenge of operating as a unit with the First Team and the wor1d's Greatest Fleet HThe Sixth Fleetn. We can all point with pride to the many accomplishments and the smart manner in which these duties were performed as a member of the ASW SixthVFleet Team. The highly commendable performance during an Anti-Air gunnery exercise, the many congratulatory messages received for the expeditious replenishment at sea operations, the exercising at Anti-submarine and Anti-Air warfare, the efficient handling of the many rescue destroyer assignments, the out- tstanding recovery of the downed INDEPENDENCE pilot, and numerous other tasks accomplished soon labeled .the SAPERRY as a Can do Ship . It was also during this period that SPERRY was awarded the highly i coveted Battle Efficiency Award CED, symbolic of the best in Squadron TWENTY yfFOUR, for the competitive year ending 50 June 1962. This achievement was only made possible by each officer and man functioning as a team and dis- playing that most important characteristic of the successful fighting man - V Thewill +13 win. U As Commanding Officer I know each of you share with me my pride and deep appreciation in all of these accomplishments. Finally, your conduct and example set in the Med. area during your absence from your families and loved ones was superb and unmistakably deserving of the title HUnited States Ambassadors of Hood-Willn. r o RK com A A Commander United States Navy Commanding Officer 95s, 3 'wn..e..s-ff LT J R Morgan EXECUTIVE OFFICER Offleers Front row l to r LTJG Cuuvet LT Hogan CDR Cole LT Morgan LT Dolly ENS Cummins Buck row ENS Drentzler, LTJG Smlth, ENS Krlngle, ENS Yonovsky, ENS Onoruh, LTJG Stewart, ENS Meltzer, ENS Dillard, LTJG Savage, LTJG Dodt, LTJG Melslohn 'VU Lt Joseph R Morgan was born 1n Newton Massachusetts on 4 june 1929 and graduated from the Un1ted States Naval Academy 1n 1953 havmg prevrously served aboard the Sperry as a mldshrpman He servedon the USS Lloyd Thomas DDE 764 and the USS Glaczer KAGB 4j as gunnery offrcer and par t1c1pated ln Operatron Deep Breeze I and II on the Glaczer as a demol1t1on offrcer As alde and flag secretary to Commander Cnuser D1v1s1on 4 he served on board the crursers Albany Canberra Boston, and Macon Wh11e operatmg 111 Medrterran ean Carrrbean and North Atlantrc Lt Morgan reported to the Sperm: from the Executlve department of the Naval Acad emy He 1S marrled to the former Margaret Holmes of Brrght on Massachusetts and has four chzldren Bruce lay Genlce and Krmberley Chlefs Front row l to r Chlef Hughes Chref Saballa Chief Love Chief Heltmonn Ch1efQulnn Back row Chlef Deyo, Chief Lake, Chlef Grlffee, Chief Forrest S ',', fffzf ' of 9 L - t IW V S Q . , . 7 . . I . . . . 3 . I ' J a ' All A l 1 4 v JI - 3 I 5 . 3 2 ' 3 ' o o 0 o ' 1 l , A , 4 1 - , - p , I 'I I . U- I . I . . I . . 1 I I I ai , IIE 'Hp I 2 J Hn-f Medlterranean rulse June August 1962 4 June Departed Newport I4 I7 July San Remo Italy 5 8 June Norfolk 2l 27 July Palermo SICIIY 22 25 June Naples Italy 3 9 August Cannes France 39July Barcelona Spam I8 2l August Valencia Spam 30 August Arrived Newport R I f O O ....,.--,Q ---- ... 3- agp H1 I 1 v 63 1953757 First Division Front row ll to rl Vattes, Clark, Longmuir, Spellman, Nobles, Phillips, Hull. Second row: Dodrill, Deaton, Brooks, LTJG Savage, Chief Heitmann, Billington, Offord. Third row: Carson, Arrington, Lowe, Pezolcl, Kaminski, Ganie, Floore, Malone, Orange. 1-. in the director. l A GQ finds the gun boss Chlef Heltmann checks The refueling rig LTJG Smith with the Chief checking the sides. Refueling goes smoothly The beach looks nice, but not from here. The First Division Works hard on the forcastle. They keep the ground tackle and other deck equipment in good shape, con- trol the hallowed confines of the boat- swains locker, and stand a good share of the bridge watches. The gunnersrnates are here too, the shell shocked operators of our three five inch gun mounts. most of the time 1 f at r mas-e,,,w,,,,,, ,Mx X Second Division Isl Front row ll to rj Meredith, Brown, Sculp, La Chance, Cooper, Berner, Kroske. Second row: Stafford, James, Crites, LTJG Cauvet, Velozquez, Young, Pocowotchit, Plumb. Bock row: Marchand, Grimm, Smith, Scwayda, Strobel, Belz, Ford, Alverson, Forte. Second Division compartment The after refueling station 'YS , I q Q'1,x ,- QEP i Second division stands by their lines. Z, Q' at it T 'L' ,V The Second Division main- tains the after half of the deck spaces. Their responsibilities also include the motor whale boat and the accomodation ladder. The paint locker is their headquartersg they share bridge watches with the First Division, and man both the helicopter and after re- fueling details. What? no record this time? Nix., E l l i i'iV,,,, 571-, ' ' ' 'H-.2-, I , ,. ' L ,i i P-f lib 2 ' , . I 1. iiii ' f , , ii fy Hag el -1. is ed, ' 1l2N +' t N ' , 4 2- ' f 4- - i sfo , li if t L. 0 Boot crew ready for action Q lk , 2 2 f 2 M' z R- 2 Img? -...V Fox Division Front row ll to rl Lewis, Gregory, Wardlaw, ENS Yanovsky, Chief Quinn, Fox. Llero, Hale. Back row: Rempert, Kaufman, Mackey, Robillard, Honnuksela, Bednar, Gordon, Phelon. Yes, we are a little wet. Robillard lands one -Y' -....,,,,.- ,,,g,.9, , X w-beta , W-Wwew-V-wed 'QF W' me l . .hh , fem, m ,. ee at ,. , , , be 1 fr Matus serves brownies to Sicilian orphans Got to get this salt off Fox division consists of three different ' gangs. The firecontrolrnen, torpedomen, and sonarrnen. All work together toward the same goa1...to get those weapons at the right spot at the right time. Torpedomen load another fish Sonurmen display deadly hedgehog mount if , ., Y,- f- - ffl? , ai1,a-.2 W- . ix, x.,,, .. , il 3 tg'-, I, 'ff o o o DIVISIOH Front rowll to rl Davis, WiIlard,Sebold, Campbell, Boles, Bull, Gumpher. Second row: Jackson, Delomurier, Chief Love, LTJG Dodf, Wells, Howe, Driggers. Buck row: Kirby, Eshbuugh, Chop- yck, Slunley, Semler, Walls, Miller, McCloskey, Parumore. LT Dolly fChief Engineerl checks with main conlrol. LUG Sfewarl enlerfuins in San Remo. hiv 'QW av 3 2 . N '5 YL iff my 1, ,q i M ml '- gan, .9 - 3' 5 ,ll i f . 1 :V ll 5 l 'i. ffl , ., ,,-X .M ' .-'. ll if W ll' i Chief Love consults with C.O. 8.X.O. sf. mia Main control Our water is the best I ,S t Working on a turbine The M in M Division stands for the machinist mates who run the engines that move the C. S. Sperm: We have two main engines that require alot of attention and care. These are the men that provide it. Fresh air is always enioyed after beingubelow Q B Division unsung., X 1 if ,K Front row ll to rl Williams, Hobson, Lian, Jordan, Reed. Second row: Swanson, Taylor, Hollenbeck, LTJG Dodt, Mynear, Brinson. Back row: Smith, Berkeyheiser, Tavares, Mitchell, Witkowski, Sherman, Ferguson, Hoyer. Chapman and friends play for fashion show in Cannes. Beckham ioins io entertain E . Y fe-V , -4-AH. ,ai ,... ,-. -1 ,r ss 1 r - .. L D, L v.,..:,,sgsy,q4:a,:.::.:5::..:1-E ' ffl f'f7ffffJ5f.k'1 iii'f':: 1 -l-5-4 f-'- 'i'2-iii?i 1-. 'fri-1-1-5-'41--'Ili orphans A rx. School call brings BT's out into fresh air Fireroom watch on duty B Division mah the two firerooms. Their job is to provide the propulsion plant with steam from the four boilers. They also help fill the tanks during refueling as full as possible, but not too full. Fuel consumption rates concern them too,and theSjJeWy takes pride in being a member of the Nlilcon- omy Class' MAIL That wonderful morale builder from Home comes to us this time from ammunition ship. Keeping watch on the steam pressure gauge V-da U.-,Q W ,M XA 11: . it L 'l ,r' luv ,.. . gl fl 5 R D ' ' ' IV 1 S10 Il Front row ll to rl: McDowell, Webster, ENS Meltzer, Chief Forrest, Marks row: Johnson, Loller, Dumblauskas, Hakalo, Bell, Weaver, Clayton. A Men from Mars? , Rushing, Rollo. Second No, just the radiation monitoring team r ' -- V J -ning .xii-:bis-zfjif ' '15- ' ' ,J ' ft 1'.:'31-'I':'l-2,21-1424ti QD R Division mans all the refueling phones Another work request is completed R Division is responsible for the repair work on the Sperry. Consisting of shipfitters, machinery repairmen, machinists mates, they can be found anywhere onthe ship engaged in the pursuit of keeping the Sperry structually sound. During General Quarters they exercise at fire drills, flooding and explosive casualties and, as can be seen here, atomic warfare defense. An aerial view of Desron 24 E winner A - I ,. I tj' x ' N.. Wwiighmwff 1-swag, E Dlvlslon Front row l to r Mernll Mazen Chief Deyo ENS Dreltzler Welty Scclggs Woods Bock row Mules Tomcsulo Kullen Gough Noyce Plocenzc Spencer Broken bottle lattern gets attentlon Monnung the swutchboord In mam control in, - e we ,W Electricians prepare to rig Med lights IC men keep a close eye on gyro compass The varied duties of HE Division include the ships entire electrical system, the generators, the lights, and even the gyro compass. These men are most often seen rigging or unrigging Med lights. The interior communications gang maintains our phone systems and wrong numbers are unheard of in the Spervy. The Charles S. Sperry steams into Palermo Bay. LN, Q 'Eff ,fi KT: upply Division Front row ll to rl Boswell, Smith, R. L., Coulsey, Chief Griffee, Lt. Ahrnsbrak, Anderson, Curdozu, Anderson, Deering. Buck row: Smith, J. D., Brewer, Southcott, Hill, Dewitt, King, Trudell. Mr. Cummins gets the soft sell Z' C HQW DowN QMS ll llztzi- I lf ' ' x , 1 'll Look at those steaks! r X , .f V, I I . . I X 1 s N. -s 'z Q 5 A N fs . Y g FK V JL 'E .Q W Cardozatrlms another ,V ' 'ka' ' ' Hifi 'rf ' X' . .ff :l ui- 1 5 5 . ,U v ,, I Xxx jf, 'Q -- Nflfrkp l XE 'I To the Supply Division we owe our food, N I, .L ' A ' Q. . laundry, haircuts, pay, and many other things i' Q . V -i , ' including infallible French Perfume sold in the , 1 ,yn I I ' ship's store at bargain rates. They supply us l . ' with those spare parts We need when trouble in QQ , occurs and cigzirettes and coffee to calm our y r 4' ' nerves on that long trip back. PAY DAY ' Mess cooks stand by to serve N. s Elf-,A 'Wfeil Now supplies by helicopte it I' Wt fue-1.-.,., K '., A f, il 'SW .- I.,- H -anna- W , i , I 'Ui A g 2 W . I K rl fi Q 01 D ' ' ' Front row il to rj Worst, Spires, Breen, Dilley, Register, Cox, King. Second row: blivarez, Lowen, i Robillard, Chief Red, LTJG Meislahn, LT Hogan, ENS Kringel, Biancone, Lewis, Farris, Kalanta. Back row: Trabant, Gallie, Shaffer, Selig, Barker, Pusey, Kruse, Stewart, Petrossi, Gaboordi, Andrews. i I Bunk bottoms are scrubbed. f ,if Q. . A ' 0 . A7 . '. Di N , . .K e S is me Midships highline brings mail and movies -....V.,. mm, i -re ,-,...,- -1 Sevres fe- is i ,V KL Q .fir LE Q i V, W H be ww S S ' 5 . .M 1 if A W 1-xiii i '7'f f FMF r m,,'T.::'-1, -'bs '-s f W X 2 4 ,,,, X4 9 , if g f 'J .- 53: Q 9 'Wm tl' f' AWP' if s o T V I I ,f , ' f A J- , 'lf . V 4 . i i A H . rl., ....','. AWN R ' ww we 11 fix' x A I 1, be 9 ,.,v f , ' gk, 4 W' -ML' -' r t r ,iz .M si i as I 1, , MN . W' if 9 Q'?fI'.' i Sri X v at YL' ' 5' in X4 t A rn vw. 4 W Q, 1 f2:', -3, K, iw 'L E ' I X 'A i , .,, - W l CET .A '- . v : f ttgsal. ,r is X l5 t A . . ' , ' ,W d Z Ei AA L 9 W W 4' tiw 9 BERTY CALL Q01 Tough looking liberty party prepares for the beach F25 OI Division operates and maintains the electronic eyes of the ship. They own the radars, ECM, radio telephones, and those bottles of maneuvering board solution. Their job is an in- creasingly important one in this modern navy. ET's on the midships highline station I CIC team in action The twister 'ng ,V if, 4 1 , , 4 x 3- bv., , 5 in Q, .:.' fi , gi Q- ..-V 57 J, f '-'ii'-B OC D ' ' ' Front row U to rj Hayden, Loriu, Spencer, LT Hogan, ENS Onorati, Gray, Smith, Hanson. Back row: Van Rotz, Chateauneut, Frazer, Hughes, Lundy, Conlon, Bryant, Zaccadelli. f, 2 Signals The signalmen get a new chief , 211' .ff 1 YA. K 5 '. J - Qs sf-, f 2 ' . ' 'kxx' K N Avi- 44 I MI ..7 hx! va.-f. N U Q. -- E 3: L' t ,Q 1 5 XX we . 5631 X , ' f 1 5 . , N , - 'v,..,- V n Q2 -, Q ir If -. sf . 'Q' 4' .- as . -2' . ' t ' T., t 9- I y, 1 H .xi A , y ,E , . 35 X ' 'fi p g 1 H 'bb . -2 'Qt' 'via' ' A A ,-'S' 'E+ 72 if -4. 1 t 452, ' 5 5 , K. f ' ' 25 - Q Gray relaxes from paperwork The Captain checks the message boards OC Division is responsible for communications on the Sperry. The radiomen and signalmen bear the major portion 'of the burden. Ships Office with its yeomen and personnelmen belongs to this division. The many rates here indicates the wide range of responsibilities belonging to this group. 'JF ca 3 l U' 2. Q. cn cn 5. Q fl :1 0 :a i,'g ,r 1 X l il .,-4' +t,J 154. N I X A, J , V f f B! l G p ' l AEAX . f , l if A3 ' i 1 2' . ' s is ' Q If VV: 2 Lfrr A I . 2, Q + ' -6' t i 4'i1?p 5 ef Y fi fe r Another signal is sent out Training period on the flight deck Midshipmen Midshipman training was one of the major objectives of this cruise. One group of ten first class left the States with us and were replaced by a second group in Palermo. The midshipmen who arrived in Palermo returned to the States on the Sperry. Both groups had a fine opportunity to learn and prac- tice the Nautical Arts. , Manning the bridge rcdor Some served os seconds for the smoker ' A -M W 4 'rf-14 N ' fin., -K fi W ' .f i k ' 1- , my V 'L W ' -.1- J, f,,..,--up N. .naiv- 'T' The Capt. watches as a midshipman '- -- Decoding the signals brings Sperry alongside a tanker Lookout training du ring GQ Midshipmurl Cl' 'he C0l'll'l Future Ensigns at Valencia Supervising refueling N Tours were popular Naples Harbor with Vesuvius an background Naples The coast of Italy rose l1ke an oas1s out of the desert Our at sea perrod had been educatxonal but everyone was lookmg forward eagerly to reachmg Naples For many th1s was the f1rst t1me ever rn Europe and qurte a feelmg of excrtement was rn the a1r And here rt was at last the Romantlc Napol1 whose h1sto1y IS steeped 1n glory Once a center of Greek culture and afavor1te of the Roman emporers Naples today IS the second largest port and the thxrd largest c1ty rn Italy The Headquarters of the Commander m Chlef Allred Forces Southern Europe IS located just outs1de of Naples There was so much to see 1n Naples and the area around It that no one could have possrbly seen everythmg In the c1ty ltselfwasthefamous Castel St Elmo Vrrgtl s Tomb and the San Carlo Opera house where the great Mano Lanza once sang Located Just outs1de of the c1ty are the rums of the great ancrent Clty of Pompeu ly1ng 1n the shadow of magn1f1cent Mount Vesuvuls the rnstrument of her destructlon A thrtllmg cable car rrde to the top of th1s seml actrve volcano provrded a breath takmg vrew of Naples and 1ts harbor as well as many more m1les of the Italran coasthne The lovely httle Isle of Capr1 Wl11Cl1l1CSJllSt off the coast of Italy was also an attractxon to Spervjz men Thls lsland famous for ltS beautlful beaches and scenery IS also the home of the fabulous Blue Grotto And then of course there was Rome wluch really needs no explanatron Several Spewymen and M1dsh1pmen took the two day tour of Rome wh1ch was offered and saw perhaps the most beautlful c1ty rn all the world The s1tes of Eternal C1ty are well known but new to us and all 1n all th1s tour proved to be a most unforgettable adventure In add1t1on there were many fme restaurants 111 Naples wh1ch served a wxde var1ety of foods Some of the more popular ones were Sartu Przze e calzom zuppa dl pesce and of course spaghettr As the Sperry left sunny Naples all agreed that the cru1se was certalnly off to a flyxng start 'S '1 'V . ,'f.f..a. 4 .Lt ' .-4,2 be ff? ,A , - 1 .Ip- nflf f, '.lL,,z. 'J' I -,n ,rll I , '- VII V' ' Hug., - ,t ,- ,v'l In 1' ,- ,IW , ,f I I 1 ,'- ,sen - f , . 1 - a , . . . . . .a - - 9 7 s 1 , . a 7 ' ' 1 a : - ' ' a 5 , . 7 7 9 a ' 1 ' - People-lo-people in Naples Downtown Naples and Yacht Basin The Sperry enters Naples Bay with awnings rigged aft to praieci her from the'hol Mecliierranean sun. ug , J N Ji A . Barcelona as seen from the bridge. B One of the many famous fountains The city of Barcelona, Spain is one ofthe favorite ports of the fleet in the Mediterranean. Barcelona offers something for everyone. This beautiful city which appears peaceful and restive to Americans is actually the most prosperous and industrial in all Spain with a growing population of over IVQ mil- lion. Immediately conspicuous as one enters the harbor is the statue of Christopher Columbus, point- ing the way to the New World, for, it was to Barcelona that Columbus returned in 1492 where he was met by Queen Isabella. Sperrymen who thought that they could speak a little Spanish soon discovered that the predominant language was not Spanish but a dialect called Castilian. Most of the people, however, are at least bi- lingual, and this proved to be no problem. Probably the most striking thing aboutthe city was the sharp contrast between the broad boulevards of the new cityQprincipally the Ramblasj and the narrow, winding streets of the old quarter. In some areas large fountains, rerniniscient of the Eternal City were found. Beautiful churches, quaint shops, and stunning examples of Spanish architecture abounded. It was, of course, impossible for everyone to see everything, but Sperrymen did take advantage of tours of the city of Barcelona, as well as a three day tour to Madrid, and a one day tour to Mont- serrat, the site of one of the world's most famous monasteries. The Patricia Kay underway The Christopher Columbus monument , Af s A f i'5f!S.. ,x af fr - Z 'iff 1 V H ,. Gi ' . , -4 i fwgf JJ 53' 4 we r lit! WN T-15 I I Ww- --u-....,,,, ffl? A' 321 '-'- wt ., W., . . by t ., -K r -' Barcelona is famous for its plazos Of course, practically everybody went to a bullfight. This colorful sportis syn- onymous With everything Spanish and naturally the arena was always packed. There were two bullfights during the Sperry is stay in Barcelona and each time the score was Matadors 6, Bulls 0. Seafood connaisseurs found this city very much to their liking as practically every type of dish was available in- cluding some real delicacies such as squid, and a wonderful item called Paella Valencia, a combination of rice and fish. Adventurous spirits also tried snails, a popular European meal, and found them delicious. Thus it was with sad hearts that most of us left Barcelona, and headed once again out to sea. Desron 24 in Barcelona with Yachts La Bullfights were enjoyed by many The fleet landing and the Santa Maria replica Barcelona Maids li 'SX if 'ii ,,. V. ,ft :Janis-IIIK. In ., ,gi nf' Q The Sperry ot anchor in Son Remo Boy Liberty party waits for boot at quorterdeck Our at sea time was quite brief, however, and five days later the Sperry arrived at San Remo, Italy, which is located on the Italian Riviera, about thirty miles east of the French border. This petite city nestles between the blue waters of the northern Mediterranean and the steep slopes of the 'ifoothillsn tgood-sized mountains by American standardsj of the Italian Alps. The older part of the city is primarily built on the slopes while the new town with its fine hotels, spacious villas, and Casino, stretches along the shore. In recent years the city has become quite popular as a summer resort town and it likes to think of itself as the heart of the Italian Riviera. The principal industry, other than tourists, is flower gardening, mainly carnations. The Carnation Market in San Remo is second only to the Dutch Tulip Industry as the world's largest flower enterprise. For the men of the Sperry, however, the principal attraction was probably the beautiful beach. This is very difficult for this writer to understand. The only major difference between this and any other beach was perhaps the bikini-clad females. In addition water skiing and small boats were available. Many Sperrymen also took time for a brief jaunt into nearby France to witness the celebrations of 14 july, the anniversary of French Independence. Many took advantage of a one-day tour which went to Nice and then to Monaco fof Grace Kelly Faiuej and home of the fabulous Casino of Monte Carlo. Another interesting tour which lasted for one da.y was taken by some into the Italian Alps. Several- Speffymen I' discovered a beautiiiil little golf course on the slopes above the city. As the Sperry departed San Remo all agreed that here was truly a beautiful city and for many the memory of high peaks with terraced slopes dotted with picturesque villas, towering above a wide, sandy beach and clear, blue water, would not soon fade. . . ,V , W 'wifi' . ,ff W ,W ,,f.,Q-wg,,,-W,,, W, M WW R- ' u,V,r -f' ,, I 5 'wi ,. gigzywr- WL:-Q :ff A X, f . ff ' ' ' fi ' 'C' fr ii 'A I 5 ' J . , g 4 ,,,,-1-'W ,T fm ' 1- 1- ' W A, Q.. ,v 252 , A A f .Liv 1,7 I' vw Y . f' Xi M H xvifg . 5 5 - fs? W iff-,f.e':w E gg M 11 1' X gf 1 4- K 1-wr x NA 'H r 1. iv 2 I If A E . X x , ,,, X . iid X K Visitors are received aboard A Senoriia strikes for the waves .. V, .,. , ,, fs . 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'Ei-is P - ' l p 'IE jig 4 ii in -nf U! 3 l 5 42516 was ' 3 0 , 1 .gig G Q .A , A gs.-2',4gaLlu4 1, J, A ., . 3 ' J 'la t,,t F Newly arrived Midshipman gets first look 1 through a sextant r 1 li li it ,, Palermo Palermo the Capital and largest city of Sicily, is located on a fertile plain surrounded by craggy mountains. The town, a peculiar blend of Arab and Norman cultures is dominated by its opera house and splendidly decorated religious architecture. The numerous horse drawn carriages give Palermo a' festive atmosphere. The city's biggest attraction in the summer is Mondello Beach to which most Sperrymen paid at least one visit. Besides sight-seeing and swimming Palermo provided an opportunity for many Sperry activities. There was the Operations Department Party at one of the nearby beaches: Music by the Sperrymen helped make the party a great success. The softball team took on the Keppler and emerged victorious with the' squadron softball plaque. Another trophy for the now full trophy case. The Sperry was happy to host 25 Sicilian orphans for an afternoon party. A tour of the ship, ice cream sundaes, cartoons, gifts of uSixth Fleet Power for Peace Kites, and 'iwhite hats were the highlights of their visit. ,- The 'iS'perrymen provided additional entertainment whenever called upon. Their music at a nearby waterfront cafe was enjoyed by Navy men as well as the local populace. ' Palermo also marked the mid-point of our cruise. The original group of ten first class Midshipmen departed and were replaced by ten more of their class- mates. . - I 1 bill isuml kata Hilo F9112 l alfa t ull- i l l til ill? tml' t fflor I r tpoli. il as l ten 4 355' .L t , . P K Sperrymen and Sperryaires at local cafe A ,V 1. Q 1 , .Sew i 'zz ' dz r 2 Hu X .,.,, 9, I 6 mild . as 1 ' wifi tit? Q, xiii ,W l a 1 9355 , ,K I Trabant explains the ground tackle The Captain squares away the 'lwhite hat ,, ,4-'T XX ge.. K 111- . Sisters lead orphans aboard rw.. 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Bounded by its beautiful yacht basin on one side and its famous casino on the other, Cannes is characterized by splendid board- walks and park areas along the beach front, plush hotels and restaurants, many expensive shops, and numerous night clubs. 7 The many tours along the Riveria, to the French Alps and to Paris proved to be well worthwhile, as many happy Sperrymen dis- covered. Activities were highlighted by another or- phans party, a spectacular fashion show with models featuring a complete line of apparel from evening gowns to bikinies, and a very successful wardroom party for students from the International College in Cannes. - Models twist too! Canicosa serves punch ,, Listening to the Sperry Men Buffet dinner WW...--f E-.......--Q ., -...........- 'f ........, '-..1..-an ? '-1 -, --we l Mp l i l .1 ' . Vx fx , 3: ' .... ' ff K ' 5 if f 1 .W , L V . sf . . ,- AV ' a ir rigs 959: fdlsmi lt. 'B i 1 e. i Guard ofthe day for Valencia Valencia Valencia provided much of the Spanish atmosphere that the Sperrymen had already enjoyed in Barcelona. Bullfights were a source of keen interest and here, there was even an amateur fight. No Sperrymen were known to have participated, however. Valencia was also the scene of a ships party, held for two nights at the Club Nautico. This local yacht club was decorated with signal flags in addition to the beautiful club itself. Plentiful refreshments with the club's floor show served to make this party a happy occasion. Sandy beaches were a short trip to the south and transporation to the center of town was quick and reasonable. For the Sperrymen, however, this was the last chance for European liberty and all looked forward to the long trip to Newport. Another Sperry Gram on the way Valencia quarterdeck watch , ,L-.AA . I ,,.w.,,3 - K . , - . 4, T Q f .L - -.' 'QA an n ' ' .,-.,,,,, 4 . xg - .- N , , G F ,Q -56 ,. 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Even when he is on another ship in the division we see him on Sundays via highline or holy helo. J, s yy e ill fl' X, ,f 1.-' 4 V Services on the flighideck. This one held on our lasi Sunday in Newport f - f . -.-1 , . 1 f- - ' f - . -'ff --1' .-1-s:ay1:5:'rgw4 3:2::':,5,i-g f-4g54g:-f '.213,f1a4- T.-. .. ,M 4,1-1 ,T . -,- -.rf-k.,,, V ---A ,M-...,.., . ., ... ,.-N.. Y V- 5.:..,, YN:-- r A.,-,..,. . . .. ,, , V, , , J- Y ,. V -,, .rrv fi-,-v,.N,.-Y.-541-.f.,V 1:-rf-Ziff.. A. .,.,..v? Q.. .fn , .J ,-.,.. s s:- r ,. . , , .42-Q-i LW :-f,.,s..:..:.Q..4..a:.z:... - - - -A -:::i:1?ii-: .- - f-:Az-:Iwi ff+f-f'--L-w4------- - l -- i- ' l . - ,. i . 1 Q. Bl A 14 -1 v xx , 'l l' I- V 'qi , ,i . li , X l