Glacier (WAGB 4) - Naval Cruise Book

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jmm How come I never get anything but bills? Welcome to the Grand Illusion k 1 .Aii - 1. Boardwalk ' s mine! That ' s $2000 Just a little bit longer It is time to knock off. That precious time between dinner and taps is spent doing anything from sweating to sleep- ing, fishing to finance. On the messdeck you might see a noisy game of dominoes competing with our closed circuit TV for volume and excitement while back in the after rec-deck you have an intense game of Monopoly in one corner and poker in another. On the fantail, a couple of lines are over the side in hope of catching tomorrows lunch and half a dozen others are relaxing, watching the sun- set. Just about anything that could be done at home could be found some- where onboard if you looked hard enough. Glacier Beach was a theater, sun-tan parlor, and sports arena rolled into one. Our infamous Big Daddy could always be found brushing up on his gambling skills in one of the many poker games. Big Daddy ' s casino and the high rollers 93

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Domino Brothers at their best The effects of modern music OK. pot ' s right. Who ' s in Glacier ' s own Dancing Bears uncaged 92 Glacier ' s own Repertory

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MEMORIES OF THE VOYAGE You might say it started in Long Beach But it started long before then. Man ' s curiosity will always drive him To places no man has been. And we are no exception For it is the nature of man. To strive for further knowledge Of things he can ' t understand. You might say we are honored To be a part of this crew Who performed so exceptionally well In all we were called on to do. Now we are finally home With many stories to tell Of quiet weeks in the ice And nights in mountainous swells. You might say for true adventure You must follow the sea. But the crew of the GLACIER might say You must ' Follow me. MK3 Biggs I ' ve walked the rolling decks, I ' ve seen the distant shore, I ' ve been at sea for many months And will be for many more. I ' ve crossed the mighty Drake, I ' ve seen the Southern Cross. I ' ve steered by the Northern Bear And never have been lost. I ' ve seen the seas a-frozen, I ' ve watched the big whales breech. I ' ve heard the waves a-lapping On an icy, rock-bound beach. I ' ve seen the seagull soar, I ' ve heard the skua scream. I ' ve seen so many different things That I ' ve earned the right to boast. For I ' ve sailed the good ship GLACIER Through many sorts of seas: From sunlight to violent to frozen Where the ice has brought them peace. Yes, I ' m a breaker sailor. As such I ' ve journeyed far. I ' ve seen the sights that few have seen From sea to ice to star. For I ' ve walked the rolling decks, I ' ve seen the distant shore. I ' ve been at sea for many months and will be for many more. Anonymous 94