Sanctuary (AH 17) - Naval Cruise Book

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Hospital Swings Into Full Operation 411

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Welcome to Buenaventura, Columbia W rig, Af 'f'3'A'f October 12th-November 7th f Q H 3 -5 Y Y 4 The period we spent at sea enroute to Buena- ventura, Colombia, from 1 October to 12 October, made it more apparent than ever that our successful voyage was a team effort that involved every division on the ship. Long hard hours by the Engineering Department provided the steam to get us there safely and on schedule, while equally long hours of watchstanding by Operations and Deck per- sonnel enabled us to keep the ship on track. Hospital and Resale worked hard in prepara- tion for Project HandcIasp, and with the help of people from other divisions, brought success to the mission. Last but not least, Supply and Administration provided the logis- tic support needed to complete our task. '11-'f 44

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If Perhaps the waiting period in San Francisco proved most discouraging for the hospital personnel aboard SANC- TUARY. During our year's stay in the Bay Area they had, in most cases, only a limited chance to apply the combined skills they brought with them to SANC- TUARY. Project HandcIasp provided the chance to put those skills to the test and they met the challenge well. In addition, the doctors and nurses detached to SANC- TUARY especially for Handclasp added their talents to make the hospital a vvell-rounded instrument of medical aid.