United States Coast Guard Academy - Tide Rips Yearbook (New London, CT)

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X l 1. K 1 I 'R .U ii i ' H A Aspects of cadet life are explained to the Dulce of Eclinburoh After spending an eternity at sea, three weeks, all anxiously looked forward to their first glimpse of Europe. Soon the rugged coast of Norway came into View and tl1e liberty sections scrambled below for their blues. Bergen's hospitality and scenic countryside made tl1e squaclron's four-day stay an enjoyable one. A week later, with the fjords and 70154 ea Zeddad dem, they sailed up the Thames River toward Bucking- ham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. One of the high- liffhts of their Euro lean visit came when Prince D Philli attemleql ll rece Jtion aboard the lizwle. I n 2 8 si: . Z

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'1 ill if 41' Wluch of what they learned came from the experience and knowledge of qualified oficers who taught and corrected them The real part of learning was in the actual performance bbw To the familiar feel of tealxwood under foot and canvas overhead was added the Zeapaaadfdlc' of leadership. Aboard the Eagle each gleened the Concept of authority through practical experienceg whereas, on the cutter phase, they took their place in the chain of connnand as instruments of author- ity. Knowledge gained in the classroom was once again applied. in Nav, Gunnery, and Engineering. 27

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tr? 7, K 'A 5 i ZW, fy, ge Tlzere was always work to keep the in port duty section occupied Scenic tours made Norway's rugged beauty accessible to all L London itself proved to he a city of marked con- trasts. Famous for old world tradition, many found it as modern as any city in the new world. After six days the squadron once more Zed 7 to 'Kew fzdeamfc and set sail, tl1is time bound for its first warm water port, La Coruna, Spain. The land of senor- itas and hullfights afforded a welcome change with its warm weather and sunny beaches. Although their stay was a pleasurable one, they were happy to start for home and the end of another cruise. Londorfs Tower Bridge was the baclfgrounfl for this reception u