Davis (DD 937) - Naval Cruise Book

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DJIBOUTI, AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN... During her op'erations.in.the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden the USS Davis made 12 separate afuteigtopes in Djibouti and 'came to regard the small former French Colonypnas her second home port. Both the local government and the French navy were extremely hospitable and helpful. Several beach p'arties, fuel stops and beer on the pierv in Djibouti was alvvcaysf-looked forward to. Along with their ivory and gold and wood,carvgi.ngs many crew members can also count a Djibouti T-shirt among' their souvenirs. Before this cruise most crewmen had never heard of Djibouti, now most of them will never forget it. 'TELL HIM WE,RE ALL OUT! NORWEGIAN EXPLORER TIGRIS HOURS BEFORE SALT WITH A FEW MORE THOR HEYERDAHL'S REED HEYERDAHL DESTROYED SALTS. BOAT, TIGRIS. HER OFF DJIBOUTI

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