Unfortunately, the Barbarinna is being overhauled at Pearl. So my overworked crew and I have earned some well deserved R&R. As you know, the Navy requisitioned the Royal Hawaiin Hotel, and men from the Navy and Marines are quartered there now. We have not had much to do in the way of winning the war, but we have been keeping our morale and that of the civilians higher than a kite. Here are some shots of the locals, etc., just to let you fellows know that we won't let you down.
Touring OLD MO at drydock at Pearl
Our most recent British companions. They have said that their government considers them goodwill ambassadros and requested that we "show 'em the ropes" in a manner of speaking.
Party at Pearl in our honor. Some young ladies posed for the shots below.
Nimitz' oldest daughter
Nimitz youngest daughter
Nimitz other daughter
Your fiancee insisted I take her to the Officer's Ball! Then she decided to hang out with the crew and party. What could we say?
A Navy leitutent decided she liked submariners! One of my ensigns says she is the spitting image of Bull Halsey's wife.
The Navy gal took us to her secret waterfall to go swimming. Her backstroke was a thing of beauty.
A Valentine Pic from Halsey's secretary.
The Barbarinna's honorary first mate! And don't get any ideas, boys. We know what you are thinking!
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LOOK US UP WHEN YOU MAKE IT BACK TO PEARL!
