Greenwich Bay (AVP 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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v ;! Safari Anchored at Trinco 1 1 r sn ' n Just Like Floridc One of the highlights of our trip to Ceylon, though, was the picnic arranged by the Welfare and Recreation Committee. About 40 men turned out en masse for the big affair. The commissary- men broke out ample quantities of cool beer and made platter on platter of cold cuts, cheese, olives and potato salad. Transportation took the sailors to a secluded beach that consisted of mile on mile of sand, where the beer vendor set up shop. laid out the picnic meal and the men held their own private smorgasborg. The swimming was incomparable, and beautiful shells were strewn on the beach with abandon by the tide. It was with fond memories and happy hearts that we steamed away from the island of Ceylon with its green hills and mountains. Six days hence — Karachi, Pakistan. Daylight for A Change 50

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Crazy Farthworm Overlooking Picturesque Kandy Well Dressed Ceylon Man Elephants Returning from Bath Hindu Tennple No Cokes. Just Coconuts K. Arc- ■ , , -

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Souvenirs Commander? RADM Henderson and Captain Lewis Hap Many Sahibs Only I 2 Rupees 51