Harry Hill (DD 986) - Naval Cruise Book

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Hawaii Some 2000 miles south west of San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was the first and last port of call for the HARRY W. HILL on WESTPAC 88 89. Our time in port was limited to a total of four days, and there was a lot of work to get done, but the crew still managed to hit the beach and enjoy a bit of the grandeur of Hawaii. 1 V Last call for the Three Amigos 18

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Philippines 1f 1 •• The Philippines offers a unique blend of both Eastern and Western culture, politics and religions. Discovered by Fernando Magellan in 1521, the Phi- lippines remained under Spanish control until 1899 when it came under the protection of United States as a result of the Spanish-American War, Since then, the Philippines have become an important base of opera- tions for the United States Navy in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Providing all of the services and conveniences of home, the P,l. offered HARRY W. HILL a chance to accomplish needed repairs, replenish supplies, and to relax and have fun on the way to and from the Per- sian Gulf. Pigeon hunting in P.! 20 Grande Island