Salem (CA 139) - Naval Cruise Book

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av , ,rt if f . it gt . f 9 t n P' l tx .5 , Y 5 3 9 1 9 9 39 5 Q 9 w 4 D V it A 3 Our stay at Rhodes was one which resulted in burned backs, tired legs, and some needed exercise. There were few of us, if any, who didn't get out on a bicycle at least once during our call there and, when not on a bike, we were on the sands of one of the most pleasant beaches found during the whole cruise. The slow pace and easy relaxation which we enjoyed while in Rhodes was a wel- come change from the usual hurried routine of liberty in a new port. In contrast to most of our ports of call, Rhodes was quiet and restful. While we were there, the ship had its second beach Unlike the first party, the weather party ot the cruise. was clear and, also unlike the first party, someone other had a chance at the prizes in the than the Engineers athletic events. The Gunnery Department carried the day at Rhodes and each man of the winning teams was the proud possessor of two cartons of cigarettes. Following an afternoon spent at the beach, we would usually return to the ship for supper and then go over again to catch the night's entertainment at the service- man's center set up by the local U.S.O. There was danc- ing every night and the SALEM's own Hillbilly Band was usually there to provide some laughs at intermission time. N, fy v .4 2 Hhndes, Iludecanes Islands Three windmills mark the jetty for the sailboat harbor. ,xQ.,,.fa, fm-if-, 'gms ., X M ' , R' X!- dis-xd,1s:...t- , Photograph ot photographer photographing photographers photographing scenery. if A '. 5, ., .v ' ' W' Northern tip of the island. 'R july AUGUST Yllf Wfo THU SAY 28 29 30 31 is-4 Mon mt ww lm 2 3 The favorite pastime during the day.

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