Iowa (BB 61) - Naval Cruise Book

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,,+,.a.s I I A ye al, ll 'Kill'-'JI74 flip , .ft I 1 it E ly 1 W H will A? ima 'itil 2'-,,-.-ff .WF L Tl NQpa Leona. FTER many days of eager anticipation, Scotland's capital more than ful hlled the expectations of all the crew. There were many hospitable people to greet the liberty parties on the street: in restaurants, pubs, and in the parks. For those interested in seeing the country there were more than ample oppor- tunities-at Edinburgh Castle, Sir Walter Scott Memorial and many other scenic spots. One day tours were arranged which included some of the most colorful spots in Scotland: The Trossaclis, which was the inspiration of Sir Walter Scott's Lady of the Lake , Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen ol' Scots: Stirling Castle, a replica of lidinburgh Castleg and the awe-inspiring Loch Lomond. Around each bend in the roatl was scenery so majestic and beautiful that it was difhcult to believe that it was natural. XVhile in plaque from the United States Navy to the memory of john Paul jones. The ceremony took place at the birthplace of john Paul jones at Kirkdean. Other oflicials at the ceremony were Scotl Edinburgh Rear Admiral Green presided at the dedication ofa and's Iiarl of Home, Winthrop W. Aldrich, U. S. Ambassador to Great Ilritaing Vice Admiral Gerald Wright CINCNELM: and various other high ranking officers of the U. S. Navy and H. M. Royal Navy. The plaque was unveiled by a British Sea Cadet, a great-great-grand nephew of john Paul jones, and a U. S. Midshipman. Honors were rendered by the Fifth Battalion of the King's Own Guard, a bagpipe and drum corps. Watching the men come back, from liberty one could see a smile on every face, arms full of cashtnere sweaters a l nt tartans, and many'stomachs full of good beef 01' SCOUTIT- YCS, lidinburgh with it's friendly people, interesting Sh0pS, and plentiful pubs was considered by many as the best liberty port yet.