Pickerel (SS 524) - Naval Cruise Book

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DEDICATION For the men vvho go down to the sea in ships, the rewards are manifold. The vistas and cultures of many lands are as familiar to them as those of their native land, and their experiences are the memorable ones given only to those who dare challenge the elements in search of adventure. 'Shipmates are friends a man holds in special regard, because these are friends who have shared with him some of the most exciting and adventuresome years of his life. These are friends Whose names may become lost in the dim light of recollection, but vvhose impact on a sea-going man,s life can never be forgotten, or duplicated by anyone. Friendships forged at sea are lasting and true, especially on small and confined ships like submarines, Where 'Qshipmatev usually means lifelong friend. This book is dedicated to the officers and men of the USS PICKEREL CSS521D Who made the voyage to the Western Pacific from July 1966 to January 1967. It is an effort to preserve in picture and prosethe participants and events of that cruise so that in years to come,'the memory may be better preserved of a time when the men of PICKEREL had important tasks to perform for the Seventh Fleet and for our country, and did them Well. To those who remained behind, this book is also dedicated, and With it goes the thought that any successful ship' owes its success to the logistic support it receives. We Wish to express our heartfelt gratitude for this one logistic commodity the Naval establishment cannot supply, your unrelenting love and concern for our safe return.