Coral Sea (CVA 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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RECEPTIO FUR COL BI A few words in the A word of thanks by receiving line offer President Kirk of the first chance to Columbia University. get acquainted. Captain Caldwell assists Mrs. Kirk in cutting the cake baked for the occasion.

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TIMES S ARE As natural as a crowded subway durlng rush hour IS the Slght of three sallors at Tlmes Square checkmg the street slgns to make sure that thls IS the Great Whlte Way they have heard so much about Here amld the 1ntens1ty of neon llghts and eye catchlng advertlse ments can be found everythmg a sa1lor on hberty 001115 deslre 1n the way of theatres restaurants and nlght spots Nowhere else 1n th1s c1ty of mllllons does one feel the pulse of New York so strongly as 1n these Well known blocks that l1e between Central Park and the tallest bu1ld1ng 1n the world Three sallors stand t what has been called the Crossroads of the World 1 7 - . a A

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,.,.f'!M .1 'yr -Ssilsiif ,Q 'Eff W i -,.,-of 'f f -f W. RELIEVING . . . A change of command is a momentous occasion for any ship. With the familiar Words I relieve you, sir! a new skipper takes charge of one of the largest ships in the Navy and the Welfare and safety of the thirty-five hundred men that man her. It was with a mixture of regret and anticipa- tion that the crew witnessed the meaningful 0135? of two captains who were to leave so much with the ship. With sincere thanks and best wishes from all han-ds, Capt. H. H. Caldwell took his de- parture after a long and successful voyage, and with good luck for the cruise ahead, Capt. H. E. Sears was welcomed aboard. Capt. and Mrs. Caldwell en- joy sharing cruise experiences with wardroom officers and their wives at farewell party.