Galveston (CLG 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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Valletta, the capital city of the Maltese Islands, is located on Malta Island, the largest of the group which is situ- ated south of Sicily. The 17 mile long island, sometimes referred to as the crossroads of the Mediterranean offered much of interest to the shutterbugs and history buffs from GALVESTON. The scenic rocky ter- rain is rich in history as the islands ' soil has been trampled and traded by many different European, Asian and African crowns, governments and empires. r- ■- - ' - ' Trr— - 96

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Captain James W. Monrgomery Commanding Officer 95

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I ' he former Crown Colony— now a member of the British Common- wealth—provided interesting tours, beaches for division parties, and a pleasant interlude to monotonous days at sea. 97