Vulcan (AR 5) - Naval Cruise Book

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(Very Top) After hours of hard work family and friends proudly displayed banners and posters. (Top) Anxious sailors canvas the crowd for that special person or party. (Right) As the majority of loved ones and friends waited behind a locked gate, the newborn (never before seen by the father) and the mothers, are given the opportunity to be the first ones to board. 146

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The oldest active Navy ship on the East Coast is guided by two tugboats after completing her job as the Sixth Fleet’s repair ship. 7 145 The 01 and 02 levels are packed with anxious crewmembers as they try to pick out their loved ones from the hundreds waiting.

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On the bottom right of this photo some Deck personnel make final adjustments to the accomendation ladder before dependents and friends board the tender. With the daughter or son never before seen by the proud father, the new mothers don’t need a second invitation by the skipper to board Vulcan. An individual on the pier trys to point out that special sailor from the 700 on board. 147