Charles S Sperry (DD 697) - Naval Cruise Book

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ADEN Fourth stop along the line was Aden. Aden itself is a protectorate and is also a free port. The men of the SPERRY made good use of this free port in getting ready for Christmas. It was also found that women aren ' t the only ones who like to bargain before buy- ing. Many of the SPERRY people left Aden with an increased knowledge of the ancient and respected art of bargaining. Fleet landing in Aden Looking up into Aden

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SUEZ CANAL Y Entering the Canal at Port Said )W» 3SKaH An oasis on the Egyptian side Saudi Arabia stretches on and on and on and . Leaving the canal at Port Suez ' t ■■ .fc Ai ■ ,, 1 (.. Iglggjf jll ljjllljl Ifti JHtB c ■ ' ■■■- .• ' dH B H K| 1 Although the trip through the Suez Canal only took two days (one each way) it was an experi- ence for the new men not soon to be forgotten. With Egypt on one side and Saudi Arabia on the other there was quite a contrast to observe. Just when you were becoming weary of sand, a camel would appear to brighten the scene.

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K A R A C H I Part of the harbor at Karachi Karachi, Pakistan and the main reason of our trip. Here we trained with units of the Pakistani, Iranian, Turkish, and British Navies. Many drills and training sessions were held and all units came away with an increased knowledge of their work along with many new improvements. It was here in Karachi during the latter part of our visit that the sad news of our Commander-in-Chiefs ' as- sassination reached us. Flags of all nations were dropped to half mast and on a note of extreme sorrow our stay in Karachi was finished. Ships and sub at rest Eanes distributes dolls and goodwill Close your eyes.