Mahlon Tisdale (FFG 27) - Naval Cruise Book

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for entertojnment. some toured the city n horse drawn buggies whie others went for a camel nde along the beach Even taxi s were no problem. because they were in such abundance There were snake charmers, mongoose fights and other attractions to be seen tor a once The Consoiate seemed to be the best place to get a beer and pizza, but the restaurants and hotels provid- ed some of the best Asian and Chinese food available The Marines from the Consoiate gave us a place to party ■ ■- ■ • » ' .„ « • ' . 1 M 1 m There ' s nothing like a camel ride on the beach.

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flU B FFG27 USS MAHLON S TISDALE DDG22 USS BENJAMIN STODDERT FFG-31 USS STARK DDG40 USS COONTZ AGF3 USS LA SALLE FF 30 USS RED CV43 USS KITTY HA WK DDG7 USS HENRY B WILSON FFG29 USS STEPHEN W GROVES DDG-17 USS CONYNGHAM FF1055 USS HEPBURN