Greenwich Bay (AVP 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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Swimming and beer parties on uninhabited islands in the Persian Gulf constituted a goodly portion of our recreation. On extra special occassions a weiner-roast was held. Things usually went along all right as long as the tens of thousands of birds that inhabited the island didn ' t decide on practicing bombing missions. Jezirat al Arabi which is some 80 miles northeast of Ras Tanura was one of the favorites. The birds that inhabited the island had company during the night as giant sea turtles weighing close to 300 pounds made the island their egg-laying headquarters. A turtle hunting expedition from the ship caught four of the turtles as they dozed off for the night. Two of them were used for turtle steaks and turtle soup while the other two were pushed overboard to continue their frolicking in the sea. Although Jezirat al Arabi had its good points, well informed sources say that it is strictly for the birds!

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Early in the months spent in the Gulf, our British friends at Bahrein shared their Cinema House with us and we supplied the entertain- ment for a smoker. Drinks and food and smokes were on the house and the boxers put forth their Sunday punches to produce a good show. Mrs. Goatley lends feminine charm to the evening ' s events. Her husband, LCDR J. L. Goatley, the Resident Naval Officer (British), is seated between CDR Olson and Captain Williams. Boats Lipchinsky has the SP but enjoys the show.