Knapp (DD 653) - Naval Cruise Book

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Barcelona Barcelona, a city of nearly two million in if north-east corner of Spain, was the highlight of last part of the cruise. The KNAPP spent three fl there and we were alongside a dock - which ,Hi easy access to and from the beach and no Waiting liberty boats! The Spanish were friendly and poli they spent the Hrst day of our visit by standing .55 the dock and staring at the ship or by riding in i small craft, racing shells and excursion boats - T staring. However the ice was broken by holdin E 'open House' and full-dressing the ship in honor of Washington's birthday. As usual there was much to be bought, eveiy. r thing from leather boots to hand-embroidered post- cards, but the government had fixed all prices and so bartering was nearly impossible. Night-life was plentiful and varied although it seemed strangle to wait until 10 p.m. for the restau fl fore all hands were accustomed to doing their si h seeing during the diy and then return to the shi gpt their second win and catch forty winks then 't the beach again for a com lete 'liberty'. The KNAPP departed a llew days before bul-fighting season began and with us sailed man disappointed toreadors. Yet all agreed that a re to Spain woudn't be to hard to take. rants and clu s to open. However it wasn't long ! J 5 x

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