Second Battalion Marines Lebanon - Cruise Book

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LIBERTY C0nW. 4 ,A TURKEY Antalya 25 - 27 May, MONROVIA, WALWORTH COUNTY Mersen 25 - 27 May, TACONIC, TRAVERSE COUNTY Fethiye 25 - 27 May, CAPRICORNUS, PLYMOUTH ROCK Izmir 12 - 17 June, TRAVERSE -- WALWORTH, CAPRICORNUS 25 Aug - 2 Sept, ALL SHIPS Istanbul 6 - 13 Sept, ALL SHIPS 5

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.,... --i-. i--- Un The Macedonian Ramparts. Sightseers scour the hillside near Philippi, to find several interesting and important ruins -- among these an in-the- process-0f-rec0nstruc- tion amphitheater, and church. Nearby, the ruins of an ancient Ro- man highway, the main line of communication between Rome and the Near East, was clearly discernable. Below, the tomb where St. Paul was im- prisoned is examinedby Father Keeley, right, and M! Sgt Swinson, left. The disciple had preached in Philippi.

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Welcome to Antalya Mersen Fethiye After 25 liberty-less days of crossing the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and cruising in circles, the first liberty ports were awelcome sight. For their first ports, the squadron divided -- two ships going to each port. Although the three small Turkish towns visited could not be classified as 'fgood liberty, it was a welcome relief just to be able to set foot on solid earth once again. The stay was a brief three days, and one-third liberty per day was granted. The beach parties -- complete with American beer - were probably the most enjoyed part of the stay. Below, Antalya's Yivli min- Antalya was also the scene of the battalion soccer team's aretg dating back to the 13th first match -- which was lost 3 - 7. A prominent attraction of century. Antalya was Hadrian's Gate Qbelowj constructedin the year 130. i' ' ' nm