Miller (FF 1091) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 ,ff PORTLAND, E GLA D Located on the Isle of Portland, some 135 miles SW of London, in the county of Dorset. Portland is 4 mi. long and has an extreme width of 1 314 mi. Portland's history dates back to the Celtic Period 18th Sz 5th century B.C.J. The Isle of Portland is composed of limestone. Today limestone is a major export. It is said that' all of the principal public buildings of London are constructed of Portland limestone. Arrived 0900 14 Jan 1977. Departed 1700 17 Jan 1977. PLYMOUTH, E GLA D Located in Devonshire some 36 miles SW of Exeter and 231 miles W-SW of London. The coast is sometimes called the British Rivera. A stone on the Quay at Barbican, records that it was the last port touched by the Pilgrims on their voyage to America. It was from here, that in 1577 Drake started his voyage around the world. Plymouth was established in or near 1438. Arrived 1700 22 Jan 1977. Departed 0830 24 Jan 1977. ll , ,ii 30--5.781 - Q iw - : PW rf 1 -1 -- miliiiinusefigfli ,,,., ci ll ll! D. .f I 0, ' S, lug ' rx., In .. , . Q-- ... all wi . - . 1A .Fl N --'F---1-uQ. ' ,- ll , R In-..l.l,l. ga TAPES - NATIONAL

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LO DO ,E GLA D Lo t d ' SE England, London is situated on the North ca e in bank of the River Thames, about 50 miles from its mouth. It is ' ' ' ' ' h ' history the capitol of the Un1ted Kingdom. London is r1c in and tradition. It's dignified buildings, colorful people, pagan- try, and lingering victorian air make it one of the most unique and charming cities in the world. London's origins date back to ' fth rew dur- fll AD. London was visited by many members 0 e c ing our- stay in Portland.