Monticello (LSD 35) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1970

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DESTINATIOIl Da Nang. Set condition ONE ALPHA. , , ' ■ i Mil- ' ■ . Patrol the pier Patrol the harbor Get ' em Pappy! And this is all we came for?

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Waiting to come alongside Corpsman overlooks linesliooter: Take five? Forward station receiving oil



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Keystone Bluejay Along uncharted coasts, in numerous harbors, bays, an(J estuaries, MONTI- CELLO ' s massive well is put to use transporting assault boats for the Vietnam Navy, monotonously rehearsing arduous amphibious assaults with the Marine Corps, charting peaceful coast- lines, performing massive sea-lifts of men and material from Vietnam to bases in Guam, the Philippines, Okinawa, Hawaii and California, and delivering jet fighters, mini-subs, and ammunition to those who remain in the combat i ' one. With each entry into a Vietnam port, the Sea and Anchor Detail is accom panied by 50. caliber machinogunners on deck and a well armed LCPL MK 11 afloat guards against attack from swimmers. The ballast detail feverishly pumps tons of water into third deck tanks, sinking the ship down to free our cargo of boats fiom their huge dry dock . Set Condition Oiu, ' ALPHA , and tens of able seamen man cranes, ramps, cat- walks, wingwalls, boats, and phones and the ship comes alive cautiously guiding assault craft in and out of the well as they take on or unload tanks, jeeps, howitzers, tractors, or even earth movers, LCM 6 assault boats, palletized cargo, ammuni tion, trucks, cranes, or just seachests from waiting barges, boats or piers; and vehicles of all types roar up and down ramps to their stowage positions on the mezzanine deck or superdecks. Wing wall crew eases LCM G mlo well with big assist from warping head. 10 Truck and howitzer climb ramp to mezzanine after delivery by LCM 8.

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