Chicago (CG 11) - Naval Cruise Book

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Five days after sailing out of fog-enshrouded San Diego Harbor, CHICAGO steamed into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The warm morning sun welcomed us to the Aloha State on October 16th. Our stay in Hawaii was to last three days. This was to be a logistic port, and throughout our stay supplies and equip- ment for the long days ahead in the Tonkin Gulf were brought aboard. During liberty hours the famed beaches of Hawaii were the main attraction, Whether in the quiet surf at Waikiki or in the more adventurous waters at Waimea, CHICAGOMEN took full advantage of the warm Hawaiian sun and soft coral sands. Ship sponsored tours of the island of Oahu and or- ganized skin diving expeditions proved very successful. On the morning of October 19th CHICAGO slipped out of her berth at Pearl Harbor. The morning light illuminated and enhanced the quiet dignity of the Arizona Monument which lay astern. The morning mist glistened the verdant promi- nence of famed Diamond Head to port. Ahead, we faced the long leg of our transit to WestPac. Nine days and one typhoon later we would arrive in Japan. I r! ,.1- ' ii- f f,.-1 ' 72 I

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