Sentences with phrase «visiting war ships»
THE MOST UNUSUAL THING I SEE HERE IS The SA Naval Base — visiting war ships, submarines, cannons firing!
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Orient yourself by doing the three kilometre (1.9 mile) walk around the island, on which you'll see plaques describing the islands» history, including the sinking of the German ship SMS Emden during the Battle of Cocos in World War I. (You'll also discover some quirky calling card paraphernalia on the palm trees, as Direction Island is a favourite anchorage for visiting round - the - world yachts.)
I had a student who was on a US frigate during the first gulf war, and I think he said they always enjoyed a little social visit to H.M.s ships, since it meant drinks.