Does any one remember tying up to the pier in Da-nang during the 68 or 72 cruises?
Dan Fugate

Dan,

What I remember is being at GQ in the bay and watching the marines water skiing.
I don't remember why we were there in the first place, but it probably had something to do with a firing mission.
I think the reason for the GQ was that Monkey Mountain was being shelled.
It would have to have been in 68..
I don't remember if we were anchored, but that would not make sense if we were at GQ stations..
Hard to believe that it was 41 years ago...

Horace

I think that I may have been the Sea Detail Lee Helmsman, I believe that it was at night or dusk. 1968.
Primo's right. I don't think that we tied up.

George,

I have been hunting for you for years.
Spent 9 months working in the Boston area in 72.
Looked hi & lo for you....

I think it was in the day time as I remember marines waterskiing around the ship...
Maybe I have a slide or two hidden away...

Horace

Dan, I do remember pulling into Da-Nang harbor during the '72 cruise. A Chief died on board (can't remember his name) and we went in to off load his remains for transfer home to his family. We did not stay very long.

Jim Fryckman