Galveston (CLG 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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alletta, Malta, Saw Us Twice Malta was our last port before the Mid- dle East Crisis and our first real liberty port after the Crisis. We were there from May 11th to May 15th, and from June 27th to June 30th. Malta is the largest and most important of the Maltese Islands, which comprise an independent state of the British Common- wealth and has a population of 330,000. Its capital is Valletta which has a population of 18,000, English and Maltese are the official languages. Valletta is a major British naval and air base. GALVESTON's softball team put on an exhibition game for the Maltese to raise money during Polio Week. GALVESTON was moored in the center of Grand Harbour during her visit to Valletta, Malta. . 1 ,- -r' 4-r

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34: .:: tfvzu-x:'Ie'4v-wuuclm nnxmmnnnu:nnnh1 5-'if7 yaTJ.'Ll.j +s+Tf,', I I.. .' if r4+i:I4vifef4+9,i3rm :f:l - T12 p - 1 1 The architecture of the churches is very ornate, During World War ll Malta played an important role in aiding British shipments to Africa and hampering Axis shipping, Consequently, it became the world's most heavily bombed area, undergoing more than 1,200 air raids. The people of Malta were awarded the George Cross by the King of England for their outstanding service during this conflict. Colorful dghaisas Csmall water t3X1SD prov ided transportation for us from the ship to the town. c-gi .,