Estes (AGC 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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The natives were friendly On May 7, ESTES, along with about 14 other ships, anchored 3000 yards off Baie de Dung Quat to begin one of the largest amphibious operations in the Pacific since the Korean con- flict. Sailors, Marines, and Seabees made up the force which provided security and equip- ment for construction of an airfield at Chu Lai, some 60 miles south of DaNang. It was a completely over-the-beach oper- ationg the task force and marines bringing with them all of the resources and mechanisms of amphibious warfare necessary to complete the mission. Marines crossed the beaches in land- ing craft and also utilized helicopter vertical envelopment techniques to land troops and sup- plies inland of the beach area. ESTES, acting as Admiral Wulzen's com- mand and communications center, facilitated control over the forces which made this a suc- cessful operation. LST unloads via pontoon causeway at Chu Lai Q? g t Z ,st 1 tt

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it MM . .and leave the driving to us design. DA NANG We went to Da Nang for flag business, but it still provided opportunity for liberty. Da Nang proved an extremely fascinating port town, rather more typical of the Far East than Tokyo. The town is surrounded by Marines who guard the air base of Da Nang. The Viet Cong surround the Marines. Da Nang harbor was the scene of our 4th of July, when radio Hanoi said EST ES would be sunk there in Da Nang. Did you try any 33 beer? WOW, whata punch! Along with good shopping and sight- seeing Da Nang offered a great visual contrast of the very old ways verses the new, largely brought by the French. Vietnamiese government building on front street Typical cargo carrying Viet namiese boat of centuries old