Staten Island (AGB 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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Above: EVERY TRUE SH ELLBACK HAS KISSED THE ROYAL BABY'S NAVEL - SO, LOWLY POLLOWOG GET THEE DOWN. Below: NO! YOU CO A L L T H E W A Y A . -'v A 1 - fx Above: THE ROYAL DENTIST PERFORMS A VERY DELICATE TOOTH ADJUSTING M A N E U V E R 0 N FRIEND POLLYWOG. Below: CL EAN-UP OPERATION. T UT THROUGH. G ASP! - A' - 153- f. 1 z. ig, 33, X- if lx? -A ..., ,. ,A 1 Q D! S. R- I

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lk? X AV.-NST! YOU LOWLY POLLYWOGSE Crossing the Equator on 3 November at 160 degrees West longitude was a day of gala celebration for the 622 embarked Shellbacks and the Court of Nep- tunus Rex, who came aboard to officiate at the line crossing ceremonies. There were 192 pollywogs, new to the Royal Domain of Neptunus Rex, ruler of the raging main. The STATEN ISLAND, her offi- cers, crew, and three civilian scientists were in- spected by Davey Jones and Neptunus Rex. Before the day had ended, the pollywogs had been found worthy to be numbered as trusty Shellbacks, and were cluly initiated into the solemn mysteries of the ancient order of the deep. Wacky costumes, silly duties and a painful trip through Neptune's court of honorable Shellbacks marked the day. 2

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finffiigirlff I ' ' -H PORTLAND Almost 8,000 miles from Seattle across the Pacific to the southwest, STATEN ISLAND entered the recently modernized harbor facility of Portland, Australia, on 18 November 60. This thriving young sea port town of 5,000 people was celebrating the official opening of a new harbor, and STATEN ISLAND was privileged to join in the festivities. Portland is located on the southern coast of Australia, a bit to the east. The expanded port will serve a large farm and cattle area, making markets closer and more economical. This fine harbor is an example of a peoples faith in themselves and the future growth and development of their community. The crew had passed inspection and was ready for port. The sun was shining as STATEN ISLAND slid in alongside the H.K. Anderson Wharf to be greeted by official representatives of Portland, including His Wor- r ship The N1:i5-or. along with Hundreds of townspeople curious to see the I, .N Navy lu-liresilier. This was indeed 3 good port of call for STATEN ISLAND sailors, as many new friends were made and the hospitality ofthe people of Portland left nothing to be desired. STXTI-IN ISIAND opened her gangway to the city of Portland durim! her stay the-re and gave personal escort to more than 5,000 visitors. lloth the guides and visitors enjoyed the pleasure of each others COWPZIDX. The harbor was declared officially open on Saturday, 19 Novem- ber, hy Sir Dallas Brooks, the Governor General of Victoria, Au- stralia. Faptain Larson of STATEN ISLAND was an honored guest of the official party. During the visit a special meeting of the Portland Town Council was held. during which gifts were exchanged between Portland, lustralia and Portland, Maine. Mayor N.G. Nic0l,LL.B., presented the captain with a copy of the book Story of a Port , a history of Portland, personally autographed by the author Mr. Noel Learmouth. l Delparture from Portland, Australia, was a reluctant one, but the ' d Joi a. ea would not wait. On 24 November STATEN ISLAND de- parted for Christchurch, New Zealand, via Melboume Australia, I after a Thanksgiving feast of turkey and cranberry sauce. !I , 1