Staten Island (AGB 5) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1959

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A ,gg . . .1 W 253, :i,aQ,,, mggylgf' 'x:.7j- , 5. '7' 3 1 t F ,,.A .fff Q 1 '- -...,, r ' v fffi' ff 4 eff ' ce NIUE ISLAND This proved to be a most diverting stopover, which broke up the long cruise to the States very opportunely. The natives and New Zealand commissioners were un- doubtedly gratified to welcome the sailors of the mercy icebreaker, and much entertainment was provided. The boys and girls of the island put on dancing exhibitions, ending with an invitation for the sailors to dance with Niuean maidens which was accepted in fine spirit-and resulted in the most fantastic combination of hula, fox trot and rock-and-roll. Finally we were off once more, and this time-at long last-our destination was actually the continental United Bottom, left and right: The landing party, like the emer- gency supplies was carried ashore by the versatile lighter. 'x ' z Z ----aan States. San Diego looked awfully good as we entered the harbor April 7th to oitload our helicopters. Com- mander Service Squadron Une, CAPTAIN B. M. DOD- SON, USN, came aboard at Ballant Point to ride STAT- EN ISLAND into North Island-and offer his congratu- lations on a job well done. After a short stay, we began the last leg of our journey, running into heavy seas off Northern California and Oregon, which delayed our arrival in Seattle until April 1-ith. But what a happy day that was as the icebreaker rounded XVest Point and stood into Pier 91. The biggest thrill for the Niue Islanders was watching and, tor the lucky ones, riding in the big iron birds.



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