Colonial (LSD 18) - Naval Cruise Book

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lAJednesdau, 25 i loveniber...Sl! ubic VJ a ' Water Ukt glass then a torrential downpour. Supply throws a party Subic Bay brought a welcome wrapup to a cruise that had been both disappointing and rewarding. All hands missed the cherished trip to Hong Kong and many were disappointed by not spending more time in the liberty ports we did see. At the same time however there was the satisfaction of knowing that Colonial had been called upon to perform in a job that displayed the need for our Seventh Fleet forces in West Pac. There was pride in knowing that our commitments had been met with tj pical Colonial efficiency. Subic offered a last opportunity to blow steam and to shop for those last minute gifts and souveniers that had been missed in Japan. Hasty voyage repairs were accomplished, a rare in-port replenishment was com- pleted, and everybody made preparation for the non-stop trip home. LUZON i1 .p ' y AiJM V 68

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I aUananQ J arbor. ' 9 Framed! Do they really wear black pajamas? With only a couple days left on station there came a stir of excitement. We had been ordered into Danang Harbor to debark UDT for a rescue and salvage operation. At long last we were able to see the in- terior of a bay that we ' d only been able to see on charts or from a distance out- side. We zipped into the muddy harbor, peered through the haze at Monkey Moun- tain, paused while choppers picked up UDT, and slipped back out to our familiar safe distance. Wilson readies LCPL for de- barking UDT. : %4H

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aturdauy 28 f ovemb y-Tomeu ara bound Aftermath of heavy rolls north of Luzon. Refueling the Wiess. Mr. Semelsberger turns to. Golden Dragon shipover. 69