Jack Williams (FFG 24) - Naval Cruise Book

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FIRST PORT After a long journey across the Atlantic and through the Med, we finally arrived in Haifa, Israel for a much deserved port visit. Once there, we realized the fun and excitement waiting to be had. However hard we tried, we still looked like tourists in a foreign land, but that didn ' t stop us from participating in some of the local customs and taking in the sights

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THE VOYAGE ■ , e left our loved ones behind to battle the elements across th Atlantic and begin our Th month journey. Once underway, we quickly found ways to enjoy ourselves. The patented Arkie fantail cookout was eagerly looked forward to, and no matter where we were there was always time to get together and take a few pictures to remember the cruise. Wonder it the aft lookout has reported those contacts to theOOD?

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ARKIE HELPS OUT As ioon as the brow was put over in Haifa, the visitors arrived. They made us feel v ry welcome to their country, and while in Haifa many crewmembers volunteered their liberty time to help with some local projects. Israeli schools, however, were not the only thmg that required painting.