Steinaker (DD 863) - Naval Cruise Book

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VENICE ITALY The Steinaker visited Venice, Italy from 21 February to 26 February 1952 and it afforded an opportunity for all hands to see one of the most unusual cities in the world. Venice has been the mecca of tourists for more than a hundred years. Venice, of course, is built on water, a series of islands at the head of the Adriatic Sea. Its main streets are Lagoons and Canals on which float the Romantic Gondolas, the Motor Launches, the Canal Barges, and the Ferry Boats. There are, however, streets and bridges on which pedestrian traffic may stroll. Venice was in her glory during the middle ages when her ships controlled the richest trade routes in the world. I'Ier decline began in the sixteenth century, but her renown as a romantic, beautiful spot has never failed her. The aspect of Venice is fabulous. In certain hours of dawn, of sunset, of night, it makes one think of a single oriental architecture laden with decorations and emotions. Today, Venice has about 300,000 inhabitants, a total never reached even in the period of her maximum spendor, between 500 and 700. In reality, the population is far superior to the actual possibilites of absorbtion of housing and above all of the building areas. Therefore the Venetians live 'arubbing elbows , practically stratified one on top of the other, with a density which is slightly lower to that of Shanghai. The general confi- guration of the city is that of a large ish, with its CGRTINA ITALY Cortina d'Ampezzo is the key resort of the Dolomites. It has been named as the site of the 1956 'Winter Olympic Games. There are excellent ski slopes, a bob-sled track, toboggan runs, ski jumps, and skating rinks. It is one of the finest winter resorts in the world. The scenery is magnificent. Twenty-one men made a three day tour to this resort on 3 March 1952. Nearly everyone was equipped with skis and all the other accessories, but it is seriously doubted that more than three men had ever seen a pair of skis before, much less having been on them. Our intentions were good though, and most everyone was determined to give it a whirl. We stayed at the Cristallo Hotel. The chow was excellent, the bar was convenient, and best of all, there was no 0600 reveille. We had a big con- tingent the first day, who set out for the toughest ski run of all. After many precarious cable car rides to the top of the mountain, we all donned our skis

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