Charles S Sperry (DD 697) - Naval Cruise Book

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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€-

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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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N A P L E S The harbor of Naples, with Mount Vesuvius in the background Napoli, city of love and song. After an- other long at sea period the coast of Italy was sighted and immediately hopes sprang upward of another period of R R or Rest and Relaxation. This also included tours not only of Naples but also to the ancient city of Rome. Also we began preparing for the long trip home across the North Atlantic. Little did we know that the North Atlantic was also preparing for us with all the fury and power she could muster. Angevin stronghold in old Napoli Town hall square with its fountains and statues