Dale (DLG 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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ODE TO A NGBLE LADY Upon the Twelfth of--the month of May, A bright and sunny California day, The good ship DALE Prepared to sail For other lands far, far away. Just before she'd pull away, Fond farewells would each man say. Fond embraces would we share With those for whom we dearly care, Our souls would leave, our love would stay. Although each lonely heart did weigh a ton, Though heartfelt tears from many eyes did run, Each man, and woman, and little child, Though sad, and longing, still smiled, And were in silent, solemn prayer united as one. Amidst this deafening silence there did fall A shrill sharp cry which beckoned all, The cry of a noble Lady gray, A cry to all which seemed to say Alas, we venture now toward Duty's call. The Lady set her course for sea, Her job -- to help set people free, A people living far away But seeking, longing for the day When they can live like you and me. She ventured forth not just for fun, Ever onward till her goal was won, The homeward bound, Ourselves we found, The task accomplished the job well done! Her feats afloat gained no acclaim, In History's annals she won no fame, Yet not one man who rode a crest Upon this fighting Lady's breast, Shall e'er forget her noble name. It is for us to honor this Dame, It is for us to regain her fame, A fame from out of ages past, And one which should forever last, That fame which rightly fits Her name. Hark! Ahoy! Good shipmates, Hail! Let this not end the noble tale Of our Lady fair, For whom we care, 0ur fearless fighting Ship -- The DALE! DeMATTA , , 4 I I I I I I 4 I I F I K I I l I I 1 I - i I i I f

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