Denebola (AF 56) - Naval Cruise Book

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.. -..., 3 ,-1,i,...u,.i iz., , Much of our operations are with the USS SYLVANIA CAFS-ZD, a new specialized underway replenishment ship. The first of many loads goes over. We leave much of our load with the SYLVANIA for further transfer to other ships. We make our approach on her , 40 i The transfer goes on even in port.