Shenandoah (AD 26) - Naval Cruise Book

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,.. ., .- SLLJKL dy . . Crete rich in ancient history celebrated by Greek mythology, is especially well known for the modern excavations which have been made at Knossos, the first capital in written history. Iraklion which lies about 100 miles to the east of Canea, houses the' Pal- ace of the Minoan Kings 14,000 to 1,000 B. CJ called Knossos. The palace has wonderful frescoes, colon- nades, and ancient architecture. Suda Bay in which the SHENANDOAH anchored is not historically of interest. It is of interest to Navy men because it was in this same harbor that a part of the British fleet was caught by German dive bombers and sunk during World War II. Three partly sunken ships are visible, the largest of which is the cruiser H. M. S. YORK at the western extremity of the bay. At Suda is the British, Australian and New Zealand Soldiers Cemetery where are buried those who died in the defense of Suda during the invasion of Crete by the Germans. The town of Canea, situated at a distance of five miles from Suda Bay, is the Capital of the island and the seat of the Governor General of Crete. Places of interest are the Museum of Canea and Canea Harbor which dates from the time of the Venetians. At the eastern end of the harbor there are large stone build- ings, where the Venetians used to draw in their gal- leys for safety. Our stay in Suda Bay was significant because it was the scene of our first tour to the Monestary at Akrotiri. Our first recreation party was sent ashore in Suda Bay: the first liberty landing for most of the crew in a foreign port. The initial opening of iieet clubs took place in this port, and despite the size of the liberty parties, many took advantage of all that was offered. O is FROM FLEET MANEUVERS . . . TO SIIDA BAY V F W wh V ' B K X - ',fggf-'..- .H d H,-gsm.. ..