Tulare (AKA 112) - Naval Cruise Book

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,..--4 L. - -LK.-f -,,, Chapla1n Matthewl Bouterse II Squadron Chaplaln CDR, CHC, U.S.N. WITH GOD AT SEA The true peace of God begins at any spot a thousand miles from the nearest 1and. - Ioseph Conrad On water a man feels close to his Maker. Our Squadron Chaplain and lay leaders held many services and Bible study meetings that helped all of us to worship.

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