Greenwich Bay (AVP 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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

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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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Bengal Lancers Camel Built for Two Hatachi After six full days at sea, the ship tied up at Karachi, capital of the country of Pakistan. The city lies only about 50 miles from the mouth of the Indus river, site of one of the earliest civiliza- tions known to man. It is directly north of Bombay, India and in appearance is very similar. There was not too much in the way of liberty for the ship ' s crew and the scenery was reminiscent of many of the other cities we had visited in the Middle East. The American Embassy and the Naval Attache stationed in Karachi went out of their way though to make our stay in Karachi quite pleasant. They threw two big parties for some of the crew that were gala affairs and much to the delight of the men, the hostesses were American girls who worked for the Embassy. The attache personnel also challenged the ship ' s Softball team and the local YMCA engaged the basketball club. The Royal Pakistan Navy Invited many of the men to dinners, and tea parties during our stay also, so most of the men were kept quite busy at one or more of the events. Liberty was curtailed the last day of our stay 52