Sierra (AD 18) - Naval Cruise Book

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J 20 July, 1982 'T

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5 8 ii 21. ,..D 'fv- SIERRA was at sea for a total of 79 days tineluding the days we pulled into or out of porti. Life at sea was not easy for many people. Working hours were extended for most personnel. and the time sometimes seemed to drag on forever. Still others felt that time went by faster while at sea: perhaps because of the greater workload that kept people busy. There were days when the seas were rough and had no mercy for tender stomachs. At other times, the sea was calm: serene. Who can forget the sunsets at sea? The thrill ol' sighting land for the lirst time in days as we prepared to enter a port? The jogging? The long hours standing watches on the bridge, or in CIC, or the holes, or at the itiftstntt-P As time goes on, mtint ot' Us will ehoose to forget the harder times while at sea, but the good times will stay in our memory for at long time. life at sea is ai truly unique experience. and not something you can easily express to those who have never been there.