Princeton (CVA 37) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 bfi, M, . . . - V -- 4 1 A.. ,rg!gww-a's.u'a:i.1:g--gr,,-g-f:w- .- I .- , - y - - is . :,,...-11-21. vi, gg 2519.2 V , K IL . 0 m m , S., F, -, ..,m , ,,,, 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CAPTAIN HOLLINGSWORTH is welcomed aboard LAST OFFICIAL ACT of Captain Stroop was the by Captain Stroop as the new skipper arrives to take presentation of seven purple heart medals during the command. formal flight deck ceremonies. eese fpvf W , ff ,, .1 ., i,., Z Though men may go, a ship still rides the seas. 31 August, 1952 saw a man leaving, but to the men aboard CV-37, there was the full realization that though the Sweet P would continue its work, one man had left a mark that would not be easily forgotten. Wlien Captain Paul D. Stroop relinquished his command to Captain William R. Hollingsworth, the men of the Princeton knew with a feeling of loss, that only men of the sea can know, that a good friend and well loved skipper was leaving. But in losing, the Princeton also gained from the background and experience of so well known and highly respected an oflicer as Captain Hollingsworth. To Navy men, the term Skipper is reserved for Captains who have earned the loyalty and respect of their men. In the days and weeks to follow, the proof of such a reputation was deeply instilled in the minds of all hands, as Princeton men could agai EXPRESSING HIGH PRAISE for the ship and her crew, Captain Hollingsworth reads his BuPers orders and ofli- cially takes comamnd. n be heard to say, 'WVelcome aboard, Skipper. ' OFF FOR THE ESSEX, Captain Stroop is piped off the Princeton only two hours after turning the ship over to his successor. LEAVING THOUSANDS of friends behind, Skipper Stroop departs via helicopter to take temporary com- mand of another TF 77 carrier, the Essex. ZLL7 3 1 1 1 1