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The Fleet's In
With ships from five navies in port, many citizens were fearful that high-spirited sailors would be dancing hornpipes in the streets. But in the event, the men were so well-behaved that they earned commendation all round.
Telephoto view of the approach from Waikanae Beach
The tug "Hikurangi" turning the Canadian "St. Croix" in the basin
The guided missile carriers, the British "London" and the United States "Hoel", double berthed in harbour
On a silver sea
It was a busy time for harbour board personnel…another view of the ships at berth.
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