Fanning (FF 1076) - Naval Cruise Book

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DIVE DIVE! DIVE! 29

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ITALIANS Upon leaving Guam we had the privilege of work- ing with two Italian Naval ships, the ARDITO and the LUPO. Joint exercises were performed in ma- neuvering drills, high line hook-up and helo ex- change. After completing the exercises, we ex- changed gifts and bid each other farewell. The Italians continued on their world cruise and we headed off towards the South China Sea. ARDITO 28

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LETS ALL GO TO SASEBO Upon completion of operations off the coast of Korea, Fanning was directed to enter the East China sea, destination JAPAN. The ship moored in SASEBO, a city and seaport on the western side of KYUSHU, the southern most and third lar- gest of the four islands of Japan. Haste was made as the crew prepared to make the best of their short stay in the land of cherry blossoms. A bow of honor was directed toward the city of Sasebo and her fine people as we departed on still another leg of our West Pac journey. 30