USS Cascade AD 16 homeport Newport RI. was my home for 2 years during Vietnam war. She was a Destroyer tender, 10,000 tons dsp. 500' long. Built for Matson Line in 1943 as passenger/frieghter. Had a distinguished WWII history. She was single screw steam turbine and could make 18 knots (if pushed hard). After engine room was my first duty station, then lucked out and got re-assigned to A Div. Made one Mediterranean cruise, refresher training at gitmo, trip to Puerto Rico. I enjoyed my 4 years in the Navy but was glad to return to dry land and civilian pursuits.
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