Charles S Sperry (DD 697) - Naval Cruise Book

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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.

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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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le M A S S A W A A quiet street in Asmara f S g f - - ' gffm t In the background stands Haile Selassie ' s summer castle. Starting our trip Home was a stop in Massawa, Ethiopia. This stop was sup- plemented by a one day trip to nearby Asmara. After some days at sea it was a pleas- ant stop to relax and unwind, also it was one step closer to home. Main street in Asmara ffMBlElll EUfflnii One of Massawa ' s most prominent buildings ' . t ' «.b€-