Sarasota (APA 204) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1954

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Marlne cargo us off loedecl during a pracllce landing oll Sdrdnnca W ho on llme lloolc or ll'1e boal crew? lo move lursl l'1e ma S O I fl F1 9 9 '-ul..-IS' 49 -u-Q Alden ,Q W7 'W'v.-3 , 'Fm My lifvflnri , ,mf ff , 2' Anolher Kangaroo lwlls lhe w er lo carry her brood lo llwe beach. It is required of all naval vessels regardless of size or lo go into combat at a momenfs notice. To be prepared for any go through various drills. Every man has a definite stationyr During this cruise we drilled on every imaginable subject. we fired at sleeves. We fueled ship, refueled ship, unloaded ig off-loaded boats. and loaded boats, We conducted X drills. signaling drills and communication drills, It was with each exercise an 1!1lpI'0YCl11Clll, became apparent., eojuld always look forward to liberty in another N- ' 3 A coxswain's view of Marines' de- scenl inlo his awailing boal.Tl1ls may be a wel nel drill, bul ll'1ey may llncl il a lol damper al llme encl ol lhe ramp. We

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we T WORK-0UT The gun crew of fhe five inch prac+ice firing af a sleeve. Anyone care for a roll of coHon7 THE SMOKING LAMP IS OUT THROUGHOUT THE SHIP. A +ricky maneuver giving all hands a work out 9 1 Q. Alllllgif T 1 U b ' The boys on lhe 40mm +ake fime ouf for al 'riffs ,Q W break during firing drills. Anyone have som! me New POINTER Was'



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Genoa is a quiet city on the coast of northern Italy, in the Italian Riviera. The birthplace of Christopher Colombus, Genoa was dotted with statues and monuments in his honor. The city in the vicinity of fleet landing was old and there were rows of bars lining the streets. Those who passed this area found that the remainder of the city offered new and modern buildings, and excellent liberty, As it was the starting point for the Crusades, so it was the gateway to Bling flu ,9 an P 4 Florence, Piza, Munich, and Venice. Some of us discovered for our- selves that the tower does lean. K A ggi... , ,. 6 V: sees K . X. x K , Sgt! t . Rai V 1 T Q .V ' ,. MX. as, ,,, Childrens parties provided fun for both hosts Vintila, HM3 and two members of the Italian h and guests Cartoons were shown, refreshments Navy pose for their pictures while waiting for served tours ot the ship were made, and before a boat to Fleet Landing. These men did their they departed each child was given a present. best to see that our liberty was enioyqblt 'HU 'i-12

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