Compton (DD 705) - Naval Cruise Book

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TYE SHIP 7W4f IVFVER MADE P027 fto the tune of Charlie on the MTAHJ The good ship Compton sailed from Narragansett Harbor Bound for the blue Med sea, Her flags were flying as she sailed past the Lightship On the last day she had liberty. CHORUS: Oh, did she ever make port? No, she never made port. And she never got liberty. She may ride forever on the blue sea waters, She's the ship with no liberty. DesRon 12 went to protest the nation And to show Old Glory around. Their sides were painted and the brass was As they sailed past Gibralter town. shining, CHORUS: 60.5 was the big boss honcho And he wondered all night long, Who can I send on the lonely duty To bring SARATOGA home? CHORUS: Forty days at sea and a crew with no shore leave, The Compton was the choice of the day. DesRon 12 steamed into Genoa, Compton was anchors aweigh. CHORUS: Her flags were flying and the brass was shining As she headed out to sea, The last words heard as PriTac faded: Two weeks till liberty . CHORUS: . - ne w -r S '-Q

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