Salisbury Sound (AV 13) - Naval Cruise Book

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Q fifwt : f Her Trip Un tht-28111 of Nay, Wol, at the sound of the ship's whistle. the ll.S.S. Salisbury Sound separated slowly from pier two, berth ten at the l' S Naval Mr Station . .. . ,', . , , , . ' ' ' ' v Xlamcda, lalilorina. Ibis departure initiated a six months separation from our wives a11d swecthearts, and commenced a voyage of 0,000 miles of ocean to japan The Sally steamed independently for the open sea, still with the dark cloud which has hovered over her large steel structure for many months. On her way out of the channel, the inland side of the Golden fiate was seen, not to be seen bv manv of us for many long months. The first lz' o Yokosuka, lapan didn't seem too difficult, the seas were calm, somewhat ideal. and the sun was exposed throughout the trip. She lost a day on this first leg of 'the voyage, which she made un on our return. .X mail buoy watch was posted only to be missed, possibly by the darkness of the night. A On her arrival at Yokosuka, japan: she was met by the Pine lsland's aircraft supporting boats, with a f lfollow Mel sign attached to her hull. As she pulled :Qlong-V side the l'.S.S. Pine Island, she was greeted by the overjoyed crew with ribbons of colored tape over her decks, balloons, signs of welcome and smiles, expressing their long awaited tour end. This concluded a fifteen days and eight hours voyage from the United States. During her stay in Yokosuka, the Sally relieved the Piney, and transferred the Hag and staff personnel on board: from the Pine Island to the Salisbury Sound, thereby designated lflag Shin, Taiwan Patrol Force. Her visit here was enjoyed by all, tours were scheduled, Thieves' Alley was discovered by those not so familiar with this area. and to many, an astonishing sight was seen I of what was once a small fishing village. Yokosuka expanded with the establishment of iron foundaries, and is today a principal port for commercial shipping and the U.S. Navy. Yokosuka had hne clubs. for Officers, Chief Petty Officers and enlisted men. Two ship's stores afioat offered fine quality foreign merchandise of controlled quality at reasonable prices. Recreation facilities were to be had for the asking. ln all, she stayed 6 days, and some enjoyed every day of it. She left Yokosuka on the 18th of june, V762 and headed southward toward Buckner Rav. Okinawa, Here she established a seadrome, and home port for the Sally on thisrlong cruise. Several air operaticns were scheduled with Patrol Squadron Forty and Fifty, in XVhite Beach, Philippines and japan. Enroute to these areas, various ports were visited, and enjoyed by many 1 the learning of new words fwith the same old mean- ingj the taste of oriental foods, their people and habits. The ports visited were: Manila in the Philippines, Hong Kong, China, Kaosuing, Taiwan, Kagoshima. Iwakuni, Kobe, Sasebo, and Yokosuka, japan. The Oth of November, 1962, she found herself in Yokosuka, japan, with the U.S.S. t'urrituck coming alongside to her port, She was met with the same jubilation of cheer, in fact greater than the one she received at the commencement of her tour. Thus ending another, in some cases, a delightful cruise in the XVestern Pacific. The most enjovable and the long awaited dav was on the 15th of November, 19626 when the Sally departed Yokosuka. japan, and turned her bow toward home an our loved ones. On the 29th of November, 1962 she was greeted at the Alameda piers bv n1a11v who were left behind. To them we show appreciation for a job well done at home, There were other dignitaries who were there to welcome her 1 but being 1101110 was joy for everyone. Qu- ,lgvubauhw I23 Wivwiff' . . , , .M fs .ea-.:..,ssw . f A' . V ' ' ' H