San Jacinto (CG 56) - Naval Cruise Book

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PALIVIA DE IVIALLORCA llorca, Palma de Located in the Balearic Islands on the Isle of Ma Mallorca has become known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean. A favorite of sailors for years, Palma is an interesting city. beautifully picturesque with many ancient cathedrals, castles and medieval . . . . . . . tl B .tish ruins, Palma IS a Spanish city sprinkled with a d1StlHC y ri flavor Palma is also a favorite vacation spot for Europeans, San J acintomen mingled with tourists from all parts of the globe. Shop- ping in Palma was expensive but plentiful. Famous for Mallorcan Pearls, fine lace and Spanish dolls, many San Jacintomen made last port purchases before the long voyage home. Palma provided outstandin final Med visit and was considered by most San an g Jacintomen as the best of the bestn liberty ports of SAN J ACIN- TO's first deployment. X The Four Tops in Palma Making new friends myiew of the Cathedral in Palma Old Palma de Mallorca

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NAPLES, ITALY Located on Italy's southern coast approximately 120 miles south- east of Rome and with a population of over one million people, Naples is Italyis third largest city and second largest port. While San Jacinto was inport for a 10-day maintenance availabil- ity, Naples provided a relaxing and historic setting for some out- standing liberty. Tours varied from scaling the summit of nearby Mt. Vesuvious to wandering the streets of ancient Pompeii. For many the one-day tour to Rome provided the highlight of their visit. Rome, the eternal city, the city of the world, is where Marc Antho- ny, Caesar, DA Vinci, and Michelangelo all were made famous. Sites such as the Roman Coliseum, the Vatican city, St. Peters Square, the Sistine Chapel and numerous ancient Roman structures, made Rome a sight seeing dream. For many, the tour of the Vatican city and a private audience with the Pope were true once in a lifetime experiences. Overall, Naples was a most exciting and interesting port visit that provided an opportunity to sight see, shop at the Naval Support activity exchange, call home, and prepare SAN J ACINTO for our expected homecoming. SAN J ACINTO departed Naples ready as everw for our outchop and departure for home. Little did we know our next stop would be Palma, Spain and not Norfolk. Pope John Paul II -ul' St. Peters 120