Ingersoll (DD 990) - Naval Cruise Book

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Show along Oman coastline MUSCAT, OMAN 6-9 MAY We spent four sweltering days in Muscat helping celebrate the 150th sailing anniver- sary of the Oman! vessel Al Sultanah . This ship carried the first Arab trade and diplomatic legation to New York City. Mus- cat offered world class hotels and pristine white beaches for the crew to enjoy. Oman is a combination of rugged, arid mountains and desert coupled with lush green valleys. The country is ruled by His Excellency. Sul- tan Qaboos. He ascended to the throne by overthrowing his father in a coup in the late 1950 ' s. Sultan Qaboos personally tours Oman once a year in a convoy of four wheel Mercedes to hear complaints and grievances from his chieftains. Muscat was a welcomed break from our routine in the Gulf. CDR Driscoll with the Head ot the U. S Mission igersoll pierside

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If you won ' t shower onboard, maybe this will help! Dhow boatyard tour Who is this infidel with the camera? Bahrain skyli ' '

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CDR Driscoll greets Omani official Tfie Unknown Lounger Lobby of the Sultan ' s Al Bustan Hotel I ; 5 ff i. fe£S rvt 1 Saudi Ambassador at flight deck party You have a bald spot back here! Carlos Pele Galvez