Ingersoll (DD 990) - Naval Cruise Book

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On 1 July INGERSOLL entered the Fremanlle harbor, the port city of Perth, and the new home of The America ' s Cup Trophy. The legendary friendliness which Australians feel toward Americans was borne out in fact, and all hands enjoyed a port visit which was the highlight of the cruise. 28

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While in the Indian Ocean INGERSOLL was singl- ed out for distinction by Comdesron Thirty-One as the squadron ' s top ship, or Super Stallion for the months of May and June. During this time frame we had been the top performer in a variety of Battle Group exercises, and had, as previously mentioned responded to a priority operational tasking on short notice. This formal recognition was a direct result of the fine efforts of a top-notch crew. =Si»t« After several days of operations in the central por- tion of the Indian Ocean, the Battle Group turned to the Southeast and commenced the long trek to the west coast of Australia. Seas were generally rough due to the influence of storms blowing up from the southern latitudes, known to sailors as the Roaring Forties. After several days of rugged going, the Bat- tle Group reached Australia and entered ports on the west and southwest coasts of this remarkable continent. 27

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