Robison (DDG 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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XL X02 TPB USS ROBlSON CDDG12J USS ROBISON CDDG 127 Her History USS ROBISON, built by Defoe Shipbuilding Company was commissioned in Boston on December 9, 1961 and joined the Pacific Fleet in March 1962. ROBISON is named after Admiral Samuel Shelburne Robison. ROBISON has made eight extended deploy- ments to the far east, distinguishing herself by providing gunfire support for U. S. and South Vietnamese forces and in combat operations along theyvietnamese coastline. The ship earned seven battle stars forjservice off Vietnam. A ROBISON has an overall length of 133.2 meters and measures 14.4 meters at it's widest point. The ship displaces 4,081.5 metric tons and has a navigational draft of 7 meters. Her engineering plant can produce 70,000 horsepower and she is capable of speeds in excess of 30 knots. t During her most recent deployment she participated in numerous exercises with the French, New.Zealand and Australian Navies in the South Pacific .and visited Tahaiti, Tonga, New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, Fiji and American Somoa. USS ROBISON IDDG 121 Her Mission The ROBISON'S South Pacific Cruise was a unique experience for all involved. Unlike a routine deployment to the Western Pacific, the ship would be sailing waters and visiting some ports that had not seen a U. S. Naval vessel since the close of World War II. The ship's deployment orders read in part: MISSION: USS HORNE and USS ROBISON WILL SAIL FROM SAN DIECIO ON 15jULY1978 TO CONDUCT A THREE MONTH SOUTH PACIFIC CIOODWILL CRUISE WITH THE MISSION TO INCREASE UNIT READINESS, DEMONSTRATE UNITED STATES INTEREST IN THE AREA, COLLECT PORT VISIT INFORMATION AND CONDUCT EXERCISES WITH FOREIGN NAVIES. This book is about those people and places visited by the ROBISON during her South Pacific Cruise. More so, it is about the crewmen whose hard work, time and dedication made this mission the success it was. Commanding ffiiief ti' .4gn.'?2g,2zwu ' 1 gy . . My I gy., V, ,fl Commander Charles I. SMITH, USN, was born in Frankfort, Indiana where he attended public schools. Following high school graduation, he entered the United States Naval Academy, and upon graduation in june 1958, was commissioned an Ensign, USN. His first sea tour was on board the escort destroyer USS TAYLOR CDDE 4687, where he served for the next two years in various junior officer billets and as Engineering Officer. Following that assignment, he attended the U. S. Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, California, graduating in February 1962. Selected for advanced nuclear power training, CDR SMITH's next assignments included tours at several schools specializing in that field He was awarded the Master of Science Degree in Operations Analysis in june 1964. His second sea tour included duty on board the destroyer escort USS HARLEY IDE 10291 and the USS LONG BEACH CCGN 93 In 1969, CDR SMITH was assigned to the Nuclear Power Training Unit, Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he served as the Executive Officer. His subsequent assignment to the Training and Readiness Division for the Commander Naval SurfaC6 Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet included duty as the SCU-'07 Member of the Nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team. Following temporary assignment from February I0 May 1977, as Executive Officer, USS TRUXTON ICGN 35l, he reported as Commanding Officer of the U55 ROBISON KDDG 121. He holds the following decorations: NBVY Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendatlonci Meritorious Unit Commendation with star, Afmel FOVCCS Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Medz with star, Vietnam Service Medal with six stars an Vietnam Campaign Medal. ,4--4' tE.'?.T.: OJ 4x ca . Ga J , 'al qi' .,, Mg, f , , 4 ,Jn is , . H Ps: P V? 5 . an 1 1 I 1- '44 416' . :F 12 I rg' RI via A 5 pn, ,ly 'Ibn fx-3 1 11' . Q vw ' x J, , Abi 1 . W, .- Qy ili ,,. ww Ab l 4. '- fu If 5: . .W , .N ' En l 4 V 1. FEI ,1 S . L, Lil ,lt X f sl L 'E f 2 'ff 3' Yi ei? 1 uns : 1 . if 3, E I 1 3? 15? Q! 1.,,: LA, 1.5 if! :Vi Q! .M t , ,4 ,.. - A 1 51 2 , Q 1 si f'!'W'w . , f, W X ll TIGERS X 53 2 2 k 11 FW UGG A A Beginning On july 15, 1978 the USS ROBISON made ready to depart San Diego on a goodwill cruise of the South Pacific. This unique voyage would take ROBISON's crew to ten ports-of-call and cover a distance of 18,365 miles. As last minute plans and farewells were exchanged between loved ones, the ship's brow was removed, and an adventure had begun. UNDERWAY . . . ROBlSON's first port visit would be Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. X ff' 1 USS HOR E CG 30 The USS HORNE accompanied ROBISON on her South Pacific Cruise. The two ships logged a combined total of almost 40,000 miles and visited 18 different ports between them. Although Tahiti and Fiji were the only ports both ships visited together, there was ample opportunity for at sea training and evolutions between them throughout the cruise. With the support of the HORNE, ROBISON crewmen were able to sharpen their skills in areas such as underway replenishments, maneuvering and gunfire exercises and other essential at sea operations. -I . :J ml- , 1 -f -J ' f' -5 ?'Q'H Z, k , If F-L :tr E - - im, 51 ll1 !!!' 'ffltlllmuqi 1 -if if 0 0 l x.+., l Q- - EIWEI II P - -D- v fn l 1 4 .. Vw , ROBISON's first port visit on her South 4 Q Pacific adventure was Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It was .5 a short stay, only two days, but an important one. Pearl offered a last chance to take on supplies and equipment that might not be available over the next three months. Much of the crews time was spent with working details and final systems checks. However, there was time for most to glimpse some of the spectacular sights of our 50th state. ROBISON left Pearl Harbor on july 22 and headed south. Ahead lie seven days at sea, the traditional initiation of shellbacks and the island of Tahiti. Q Y,ov4,,d ,f!.,,5x,4' ,, uf 'f4,:1'f -ff, J., fi. - -.fi iff- 7' ay, ,- iff 1,1 ff ayfjifj if ' I . Q., uf v g , wr -4 1411411014444 4.4 Iwi ilil 3,11 Crossing the Line On july 26 ROBISON entered the realm of King Neptune Rex, ruler of the seven seas. As the ship neared the equator careful preparations were made for the time honored line Crossing Ceremonies. A queen was Chosen from the fairest maidens onboard as seasoned sailors made ready to initiate slimy polywogs into the Mysteries of the Ancient Grder of Shellbacks. On the eve of the Crossing Davy jones, special emissary to the King of the Deep paid ROBISON a visit. Satisfied that all summons and subpoenas listing the Wogs Charges had been issued he signaled the start of ceremonies. As ROBISON crossed latitude 00000 King Neptune himself was on hand to preside over the boisterous festivities. 8' 151 -wh P ' ' t 3459 ' 1 if ., H Q, - T 'Jie KV? A s J jar? in I 5 Eu- 'T wif Q ffwg www .l 'ilu N Y 65 QQ df? ' he-5 , J , 3 ffwifl, ,,-EH, lf p.. 'v ,f i r ., . ,I ,nl ' N t u. ,Ig . .ffffd 'J 1 Nga? - v I s V li '93 .,....---A x 'X K. L , Q , IM.- 's..I-359, 'wi ww, .1 L 5 :qv QA ..-ag. 'x .1 'Q . J' ' 1 ,jf ' -ming' ,, 3? ve 'if' ' er rl .li 5 Q I4 f' - ,A 1- . fi. Z .f I I f .115 'fuk 4 -4 I ,T 5, 4 1 ,1 vi i +f15'fi.rfS'. , ,, 4 3 'wr 2 K 1 X v n- P ,R ,. .mga -. 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The climate was warm and the people friendly. Papeete with it's 30,000 inhabitants offered a variety of sights that were distinctly Polynesian with a French flavor. Here were sidewalk cafes and open marketplaces, European discotheques and traditional native dancers. The islands scuba diving and deep sea fishing were popular pastimes with the crew as was sunbathing on the many beaches that ringed the island. Following a five day visit ROBISON was underway. Her next scheduled port would be Tonga, the worlds smallest kingdom. ...ii ' 4 iw F ill, I' I z 1 - Y' 4 3 x -1, ...U .W N, ...WM A., -Mwumw. 5 s w X lx WJ F9 Q? ,4 STATION TAXIS an v- ' ,p,,5, 5 f W E?fXa4,f ,wa , 5, V, .,. . A w Q .Q f-af uf,,I.L.'i,'.:'-lf1:'1,'f' 1 -K r -it i L I lu hills , i I f .mm .AX, ,n.,kY'm-'Y-1 , .--44:7 rg .--. f It 5 ' -Aiui' M H., fl ' yi in ,, Q K '-- '..- , 1.11 A - Q - ' ' , - .- -X -- , f- . - ':' -f-- .. .Q ,.,. ' Q 0 - A H.. - --uni .'- ' , ,N I H ,W Y ' 1 w' 'AI-:H - X . A ,V . 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'I g L An Qs V ,-W ,. 1 - A aff, . .1-ff' f .. ui- f 1 4 , ' 1 ' 'Q , , Y - AM , . . -, L,fip.f.,ff'l26rr:g, ' N-V 1, 'v' , ui,Q f b ina- Tonga The first Europeans to visit Tonga were two Dutch Navigators, Schouten and Lemaire who arrived in 1616. Other early explorers included Able Tasman, Captain Wallis and Captain Cook who was prompted to name this island chain the Friendly Islands. Captain Bligh was also a visitor to this area. It was in Tongan waters that his crew mutinied and set him adrift in a small boat. Tonga is ruled by a monarch and is the smallest kingdom in the world with a population of 83,000. lt consists of three main island groups most of which are low, featureless coral atolls. Tongatapu in the south is the main island on which the capital Nuku'alofa, the airport and harbor are situated. ROBISON anchored off Nuku'alofa on August 7. Crew members were given a look at the largest and most impressive stretch of Blow Holes in the South Pacific. The island is also home of the flying foxes . Hundreds of these large bats could be seen clinging to tree branches during the day. By far the largest attraction to ROBISON sailors were the numerous wood carvings, baskets and beads sold or bartered for by native craftsmen at the market place and along the waterfront road. -fl: ... vw f . I -4 v 4 QV' x A ,st -1 Jr f. ,Q 4 x I 4 xm- W 1- j 3 r .4-in I I 1 R93 'ds I is ax ' 5 . K5 1 i ,il xr 1 X 7' 4' xx 'Q X '!r H Q 5 F' In-, ,.. E , Y W .A W - , N xx M, . Q 3-, , S+ll! ' , , igbz A' 4' - -1 'v'5 .g xx' . , A . H . xt' ,I ,' fs... ,f io., -,gi - iss,-4'5 S I A I' 4 i . ,Q A 5 5 41 ',l 1 -'9 '4 I ' ' - -4- A H-U ,,r ' Q ' Q 1157 A. V-f 9' V V V Y , v-'- ' V I 1 , if ,. +11 ,-I Iwi! X 1 , Q 0 l i ' t U I i I QE W-th. A Auckland, New Zealand Polynesian explorer Kype C900 ADJ followed by the great fleet of canoes from Hawaiki 11350 A.D.l ushered in the classical period of Maori history. European influence followed centuries later with the exploration of the islands by men such as Able Tasman and subsequent English colonization in the late 17th and 18th centuries. New Zealand's lar est cit is Auckland with a S Y population of three quarters of a million people. The city features distinctive extinct volcanic conesg has magnificent parks and reserves, fine shopping facilities and two expansive harbors. ROBlNSON's downtown berth at Princess Wharf offered easy access to the many attractions of metropolitan Auckland. Despite' the heavy rains upon arrival, only the shortness of a two-day port call dampened the spirits of ROBISON crewmembers setting out to explore the city. - 1 ru ti' wx. 1+ Xa ' s-, . N ,f I . 4 shim . N, if 'K W, A , ' R 1 V ' a f , X , A -- 5- 1- ,4 'q- 1' ' -3 Kfmey,-Qing :. I an-. ,,,, 'L - Q . .xnalslxiua 'X - Q' . M?-Q r vu.. ..,N,.. ,. .X wwf MQ ,.,, , . x l J .W wf f' ' am . M , Y Q .n ., '-'- ,,,4---M-Q ,X y.. 4 guys n 4 .. 'ug L tx gm vA - .Y I.. 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For a tired and slightly sea sick crew, even the long 54 mile Brisbane sea detail was a welcomed relief. The beautiful 14 mile transit up the Brisbane River gave ROBISON sailors a unique opportunity to view this expansive, commercial Australian port. ev t Q -s T The 'yi .rp-, g,...,.,K at its d,.r- a QE!!-s h fa , n ' 1 . , . .5 . .0 ' x A , A .. K ka 24 J if , ff PM X511 w , U Q, if f 1 -,-. Q ,L ' , I 'f 4 K5 'Q t. - ,. K Q 'f . X Q .M atfq'-, A+ ,davdsmwi QR- 1 h - x 'ii t K 1. .' . . Y 1 my rr J X f L.. D n U- V nv ...M 4 JP 2 '.fW-,ZWZ Y 4 .Aka A L as 5 f - nh bf 52 - , ,ngf , , . - '.r,7- ' an 1 nr ,, qi' ' YV' rl 'vi 1 T pKAQ un .wx ' gif 4 yu L11 li en 1 '19 H f . i r-A ,rn , qv J- is ,fin aquY-v-4qw- Q Alu. qui! 'I mi. , 1 5. .-q xl .Aid ,v,,,,,.p--' 'fha-qv.. ,, Um, Y .4 'V A Mackay, Australia From the 31st of August to September 4th ROBISON visited Mackay, Australia, situated 500 miles north of Brisbane. The ship was berthed in a harbor which was specially constructed to meet the demands of the sugar industry. At this site was installed the first bulk sugar terminal in the southern hemisphere and it is one of the largest in the world. Almost 6000 of Mackay's 30,000 inhabitants toured ROBISON during four-days of visit ship. Many of those visitors reciprocated through the Dial-a-Sailor program in showing Mackay to ROBISON sailors. Personal tours through sugar cane plantations, afternoons spent combing sun-tanned beaches or fishing trips along the Great Barrier Reef highlighted this visit. I I l I I , .. -' .54 If ' f' W' ul sn .8 Q 3 ' V if 5 if -, f J' W 1 Y 4553 s5'1'1?' ffm' 6 . 'l Lin. . 1 its Highline During an at sea period the men of ROBlSON's 'lst Division were given a unique opportunity to test their seamanship skills, Shovvn here is Captain Leo T. Profilet being highlined from ROBISON to the USS CAMDEN CAOE 29. This type of personnel transfer is normally used in emergency situations and requires a high degree of proficiency on the parts of those involved. Captain Profilet arrived on board CAMDEN safe and dry. .1 X ' flat' Lim- 'vlq ' , e...., . - ,Q f ,A-K aa db 5h 'rkjk-A JF ...W Y :Wai V H f ln Q qt .+R Qs x,,,b,4 . Q, ' . ,K K s . , v X x 1 VL M ' Y ff'- ! X R -0 :F 1 'gin .t 'Z .. L.....Qk' x,i 4' 1. -'R-' oumea, New Caledonia From Mackay, Australia ROBISON headed east and arrived at Noumea, New Caledonia on September 8. This island, which is 250 miles long and 31 miles wide is protected by a thousand miles of coral reef, second only to the Great Barrier Reef in extent. Crewmen found the fishing and scuba diving here to live up to it's reputation as some of the finest in the world. The city of Noumea with a population of 33,000 French and 22,000 Melanesian is known as the Paris of the South Pacific. ROBISON sailors 1.7Hc'i,' ' 2 V - -4 .1 ni! I f ,., I made good use of the cities sidewalk cafes, restaurants and clubs. One of the main attractions was the Casino Royal at Anse Vata Beach, where many of the crew attempted to beat the house. Several crewmen made a one-day visit to the Isle of Pines. A short but memorable plane flight from Noumea airport delivered them to this small island resort which claims some of the worlds finest beaches. On September 13 ROBISON was underway once again, her next port-of-call would be Suva, on the island of Viti Levu, Fiji. 4 u Ln.it.-r4-Hewitt :us gukxk --,9z :l4' A -F . . , ' GFX-w'fn , . U 0 ' .1 'A f ' f2'5'f'f,. ,.,z,,l 'f 'r .A , , , .i,- -11, -Y .T,,,g:'f'TLL7. V 'w - ., . ,tvs J.- - A - ., AML' f:'1i-V-3.4 .,M.,,. y ,lp My-1 A, Qs ,, -'rv ---A., ' --Ng a - gc., if-t N .. A N ,U , - M., . y T.. J rg. 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Y X .ii x JS W- wr, fx. 5 g A F Q,-. ' E -Q if 5 .L...- 'ww - V , . wi iwfag. 7 . P-4, 1- ,.... Q f 0Qz,.... . gi '1 . ffrs 2 1'- I uf ' .I , Wps. . ls-ff A ,Q .1 'Jr .5 5 'J 'Qffi 4 X -. ,A , 5 it Avslrz ,hw 1 Q P cl A-, Iql. U ,N- -..- M tu. . K, 1. sf I m '. :- ,,l.L.l-nv' QM! W ' Q 1 . ,.3,.W X gk A., gapgnfx-,.v-,, L9 7 t L' yr- .NY X ., 'M 1- f w Q AX -or sf' ' 'X U Sava, Fiji ' The Dominion of Fiji is an archipelago of over 300 islands. They were discovered in 1643 by Able Tasman, followed by Captain james Cook in 1774 who named them the Cannibal lsles. The islands are now referred to as the Friendly Isles and that's how ROBISON crewmen found them when the ship anchored in Suva Harbor on September 15. Fiji is at the crossroads of the South Pacific and the islanders lifestyles reflect the influences of many cultures. Hindus make up over half the population and their customs and temples added an extra ' foreign flavor to Fiji. ROBISON departed Suva on the 18th of September. She would be paying a return visit to Pago Pago before heading home. I pn L UNICIP LQ-v -3' .few , X I' x X W , .- V ,Nw ' Ke 1 f, Q f -V 'M 4 i fy 9, V if Q 1 -..lr ,sv 3 5 AN fa lv , xv! W, , , f gp- '54 . , n--.... -use-.....,.,, 'lil x Y :fj- -.., . .,,, , nf 5' fn-A. ,4- 1 ' Av If -45 - r .I Q -All -. A .-5 A M . , .S ky'-fi1 v- ...nl fum, Pago Pago, American Somoa Arriving in Americ'.in Somoa on the 'l9th of September ROBISON sailors had a second Opportunity to explore this unique American territory. The harbor of Pago Pago was one of the more beautiful in the South Pacific: Green carpeted volcanic cones rose from all sides of the shoreline to form a natural basin. Crewmen found a relaxed and friendly atmosphere here. The island was ideal for beachcombing and hiking. One of the islands attractions was the mile long Aerial Tramway ride across the bay to the top of Mt. Alava. American Somoa proved to be a memorable visit and fitting end to ROBISON's South Pacific Adventure. 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'jx iD r . ah-if Home Gctober 6, 1978 , s ' - ' f f ' - . kt fx Q Kg if ' !n 'il lx, ' .A -'V , . , -.ws nr- H-sk... 1 uhm 5--ityifwbcl.- Vkvg.fcFf:,i, I iran- X A - -QIP Q- A iM'sd .MA xi glrf. rw , . - 'x-- . M614 3 Ll NXQQ5-TM i 'Mu 4 X Q U x -X, Nkgw s iq sp W 4 , 3- 1, . mn- K K i .' Qfdrj xf,, 3 : L ' A uf f Q-13 . YI F I , Q F rw L , Wk,,5 x ' uh xv, 1 -Li x Q 11:1 ' . - L ' ' , ' ' f,.,,,,,m 'H 'f La' B FR ' , 3 . . L .X ifaa S X' ff.-xyfitx x XSQMN db illw Ili All -J fL EH X Y - 1 Q .ilfl rtlii' S' L '--5 QS' 4' if 0 ' f ss! 'Hi 'N'-1-f '---A. ., I il- QC fi Qlovfffp I O wsu Hg Final... X w',1g5f - '11 :fn 14' ' . +1 - f.fg5.g1 1A '-1 3 .. 'ig-da Q! 'Q-if? - A231 M a' .fm ,Q 'f ' . - ,R A,f,.. -I, n ,,3M-. Q W . -1, fs -F-'agff 'W ir 1 ,. . -..-..-. J- .-.,..,,-.fw ufii K Ei xr ,N FE -s f. ' f-4- RDA DW , 1 Q ' Q su ,,1 . , V fl ro d F Y O J, ,gn ,Q I 3 ll ' ' 45921 , ,S . U. gr .X . wx. W iw.- , tw. V' All wi,-, B M 75 S N , if it Lu' . 1? ,V xl 'im ,, will Q it M 4 K s. : ' QV ' Q14 ' Za ' ' 4 'Mg ' '92 M E ,Aa If . Y 'Q if 'U R, t4 . f-G... . A , 72 'flf 'W wV'Y.'3 ae, , if 'ff' I 5. I .P I I 5 7i'.,v -e ' ie, 0,1 we yrs Message from Commander Third Fleet ON 15 IULY 78, USS HORNE AND USS ROBISON EMBARKED ON A THREE MONTH SOUTH PACIFIC C.OODWILL CRUISE. AS YOU COMPLETE THE FINAL LEC. OF YOUR IOURNEY IT SEEMS FITTING TO COMMENT ON WHAT MUST BE DESCRIBED AS A MOST UNIQUE EXPERIENCE, NOT ONLY IN THE MINDS AND HEARTS OF YOUR CREWS, BUT WITH THE 50,000 VISITORS PLUS OTHERS THAT HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH HORNE AND ROBISON. IN THIS FIRST-OE-ITS KIND MISSION, HORNE AND ROBISON WILL BE A TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW. I WAS PARTICULARLY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR ABILITY TO MAINTAIN YOUR STANDARDS OF MATERIAL READINESS WHILE STEAMINC- FOR ALMOST THREE MONTHS. IN ADDITION, YOUR DEMONSTRATED PROFESSIONALISM IN NAVIGATINC. UNDER EXTREMELY DIFFICULT CONDITIONS WAS PARTICULARLY NOTEWORTHY. THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT YOUR MISSION WAS ACCOM- PLISHED. THE 165 BAND ENCACIEMENTS, NUMEROUS WORK TEAMS, ATHLETIC EVENTS, OPEN HOUSES, ETC., ALL CONTRIBUTED SIC-NIFICANTLY TO FOSTERINC. A SPIRIT OF CIOODWILL FOR OUR COUNTRY AND THE U. S. NAVY AMONG THE SOUTH PACIFIC COUNTRIES . . . WELL DONE. VADM KINNAIRD R. MCKEE 1 3 4E ' A , i .. A i ix , ,' I l 1 Y 1 1 I ? L I X 2 y 2 1 ,li q 1 4 a . 1 QQ -nad M I R fix. L..,.gm-we x w . NL - , AQ 5 i Q f y..x 5 M. ' 5 X 1 2 4,6 5 X ' 1,933.3 .. ' A ,ua 1 41,-.mg ' 1' ! , , AV Z X, I' xf - Q9 T X Q Q , ' W ' v, . -.x A-Q g 1 fi 'gt G? 2 .5 pgf' 'bf Q ' ' f X X i 'ffff - 5 2 X X L, 3 if . f X-Q XX-X ' M X. . '5 J ,Y an ' M X 4 Q I, . 41 A 355 ' X n ,Q ' FQ s m jgf ' X , f 1 f i N , K4 E ,,A L Jw Q - 'I ifilci. 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H- f 1 ay, 'F 9 QS--I-x Xxafkfx xt' A ff! 1, ,IX ai 2 1 ht F Q W1 Ng, f xx X 4 All-.. , . - ' -un-nn ,gnu- 1' S UTH PACIFIC ADVENTURE 4 v fx I 4 v . 11.9 ' xx. I 1 I ny. i A A K i gg!! ' ii- ,ff .- - , -'fum ' ' A ..,',p,r4 , l Q 8'- lull' Project Handclasp A major goal of ROBISON during her South Pacific' cruise was the fostering of goodwill and friendship between the United States and the South Pacific' countries. That she was successful in achieving this goal was due in a large way to the Project Handclasp Program. Project Handclasp is a program established by the Navy to deliver and distribute educational, humanitarian and goodwill materials donated by the American people. The materials are transported overseas on Navy ships, and distributed directly by Navy and Marine Corps personnel. ROBISON carried 2,370 pounds of Handclasp material to the South Pacific. 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