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0 ' K In a hollow sonorous tone the loud-speakers chanted 'f Now the Officer of the Deck is shiftiuv his watch D to the bridge. M That was it! We're olf! the date was Il1eSevent11 Of January, 1953. Time 0300. Destination: Sixth 'Fl-ect, Mediterranean, :V--jeg: V, 'Y The announcement was met with feelings of anticipation fand a few qualmsj on the part of the 2,600 Officers and men aboard. For many it would be the first glimpse of this ancient cradle of civilizationg to the 4'O1d Salts H it would be just another leg of the journey in their naval careers. The promise of the Riviera with its sunny luxury, in contrast to the snow flurries whipping across the flight deck, cheered many a heart as the Boatswain's crew hauled in our lines.
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