If I ever knew why the Pickens, and others in a convoy, visited the Solomon Islands unless it was so we could cross the equator. Rumors were that we were headed for New Zealand or Australia. We were excited at this rumor because we were told the women there were attractive and willing.
We went on to Noumea, New Caledonia, spending several days there although we had little recreation unless transportation was provided. Alcohol of some kind was available and taken advantage off. While there, one third of the crew manned the ship; one third was on liberty, and the rest of the crew took care of the drunks.
Why we were there I do not know, but we were told we loaded on some material and delivered it to Saipan.
We went on to Noumea, New Caledonia, spending several days there although we had little recreation unless transportation was provided. Alcohol of some kind was available and taken advantage off. While there, one third of the crew manned the ship; one third was on liberty, and the rest of the crew took care of the drunks.
Why we were there I do not know, but we were told we loaded on some material and delivered it to Saipan.
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