George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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Sailors entranced by Greek island paradise After a brief but eventful four-day transit, George Washington crew members found themselves anchored off the island of Corfu, Greece, one of Europe’s most popular holiday retreats. The second-largest of the Ionian islands was irresistable to Sailors looking to maximize their liberty experience. Toward that end, the crew was granted overnight liberty opportunities as a reward for performing as stellar ambassadors during previous port visits. Sailors used their extended liberty time wisely, finding just the right mix of work and play while representing GWand the U.S Navy in responsible fashion. With more than 2,500 years of history lining its winding streets, Corfu’s numerous attractions and varied shopping opportunities made it a favorite port for much of GW’s crew. MWR provided a host of tours that included a rugged mountain bike trip, a scuba diving expedition, and a grand island tour featuring some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Western world. 162 Corfu. Greece

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To paraphrase an old saying, when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping, and Corfu offered a broad variety of opportunities for GW Sailors to do just that. Whether they sought postcards, T-shirts or just some film for their cameras, crew members could find what they needed without having to look very far. 164 Corlu. Greece