Coronado (AGF 11) - Naval Cruise Book

Page 75 text:

Above: A Gaeta church lighted at night. Below: The Gaeta Harbor and the center of town. Opposite page: GORONADO moored at the NATO fuel pier in Gaeta. GAETA ITALY Gaeta is located in the Italian province of Latina, midway be- tween Naples and Rome on the Mediterranean Sea. Upon arrival in Gaeta, GORONADO sailors found an ancient, diverse and very different environment compared to most Ameri- can cities. Recorded history dates Gaeta before the founding of Rome, many centuries before the birth of Christ. Gaeta contains many historical landmarks; including old churches, a magnificant cathedral, an ancient military fortess, local shops and markets, and rustic narrow winding streets. Because of Gaeta ' s excellent scenic location and fine year round weather (average annual temperature 65 degrees), the main indus- try is tourism. During the summer months of June, July and August, Gaeta hosts up to 100,000 visitng tourists from all over Europe. V.£— - dVl. ' Ju, 1000 Lire at the time of CORONADO ' s departure from Gaeta was worth 68 cents. 71

Page 77 text:

ZiC - ' d , i ■ ' tUk. k Right: The view down a narrow stairway in Gaeta of CORONADO. Above: A nightly scene at the Gaeta fish market. Below: An old catholic church and Gaeta land mark. Opposite page, top: A fishing boat m oored in the Gaeta harbor. Bottom: A view of the ancient castle as you first enter Gaeta ' s harbor.