HEADING TO DENMARK
6 AUGUST 1955
The USS DALY and USS SMALLEY steamed away from Finland and turned south into the Baltic Sea once again. Although all hands onboard both Tin Cans were in a high state of alert, on the lookout for Russian forces, we did not encounter any. The word was passed, that our next port of call was going to be Denmark's "GEM OF THE SEA," Beautiful Copenhagen. We had by-passed Copenhagen on our way to Helsinki.
We were scheduled to do some training with both Danish and British Naval Forces for about two weeks, in the North Sea, before we actually got any real liberty in Copenhagen. We arrived in Copenhagen on 8 August 1955. We moored up along side the British Cruiser HMS Glasgow. There was a lot of activity on the ships pier, where a number of "MAN-OF-WAR" were tied up. Two American Tin Cans (USS DALY, USS SMALLEY), several British Destroyers, a submarine, the Cruiser HMS Glasgow and a Aircraft Carrier, along with several Danish Destroyers.
A copy of the Daly's Plan of the Day for 8 August 1955, (the day we were scheduled to arrived in Copenhagen) which notes that we are scheduled to moor alongside the HMS Glasgow. I had sent my parents the POD (Plan of the Day) because my name was listed on it. My mother had kept and saved it, the only one that still exist today.
An Official British Navy photograph of the British HMS Glasgow, a Southampton Class Cruiser. I managed to acquire the photograph from the British Imperial War Museum. It was taken in 1952, as she entered Grand Harbour, Malta.
A view of the HMS Glasgow moored in Copenhagen, as we arrive and are heading toward her, to moor along side her. 8 August 1955
the Daly is in the final approach to HMS Glasgow and is slowly gliding by a British Submarine and Danish Destroyer moored astern of HMS Glasgow. 8 August 1955
Map # 12
Denmark / Germany
(1957 Rand McNally World
Atlas)
Showing our route to
Copenhagen, Denmark, from Copenhagen to Kiel, Germany
NORTH
SEA OPERATIONS
WITH
DANISH AND BRITISH
NAVAL UNITS
AUGUST 1955
A view of a British Aircraft Carrier, bathing in dawns early light, as we steam by her still at anchor. the Daly heads out of the harbour in Copenhagen Denmark and turns to port and takes a course heading up through the Ore Sound toward the Kattegat Channel between Norway and Denmark, where we turn west to the North Sea, 9 August 1955. Back the same route we had taken to Denmark from Inverness, Scotland.
The formation of American, Danish and British Man – Of – Wars, in the Kattegat Channel, en route to our rendezvous in the North Sea. Photo taken from the Daly's Forecastle (forward of the bridge superstructure), number one 5" Gun, Mount 51 at left of photo. 9 August 1955.
Arriving at our NATO exercise rendezvous area in the North Sea, the USS DALY in a long formation, following the leader, in a formation course change. 9 August 1955
Some high speed maneuvering, as the Daly pours on the coal (the black smoke trailing behind us indicates more fuel) as she races to get to our designated position in the Multi - Nation ship formation. North Sea, August 1955.
A British DE (Destroyer Escort) cuts across in front of the Daly, during ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) exercises in the North Sea, August 1955
A Danish Destroyer Escort approaches close off our port quarter during NATO exercises in the North Sea. August 1955.
The Danish Tin Can, steams past off our port beam, as we hunt for a submarine hiding and lurking somewhere beneath us in the cold blue waters of the North Sea. During ASW exercises with Danish and British naval ships. August 1955.
The ships continue to maneuver at high speed, as we search for an elusive prey (submarine) under the cold dark North Sea. August 1955.
A British Fighter Bomber streaks across the north sea sky, as part of the NATO exercises, August 1955. Part of the Daly's port 3"/50 Gun Anti-Aircraft Battery ( lower right ) can be seen. It appears as if it is pointed at the BOGIE ( aircraft ).
LIBERTY CALL
COPENHAGEN DENMARK
19 AUGUST - 21 AUGUST 1955
A beautiful color photograph of the USS DALY taken by a Danish News Paper Reporter. We were returning to Copenhagen Denmark for some earned R&R (Recreation and Relaxation). After taking part in NATO Training Operations in the North Sea. We are approaching the Langelinie Promenade Ship's Pier in Copenhagen 19 August 1955. This is the picture I mailed to Tiina, because she did not get to see the ship when we were in Helsinki. I am standing on the Fantail (stern of the ship) by the after 5"38 Gun Mount (Mount 54) the third sailor from the right.
Cover, Welcome to Copenhagen 1955
Map# 13
Map of Central Copenhagen
City Tour Map 1955
Showing the Langelinie Ship's Pier where the USS DALY and USS SMALLEY were moored (lower
right)
We returned to Copenhagen, this time for some R&R (Recreation and Relaxation). This time, we moored at the Langelinie Promenade Ship's Pier and Small Boat Marina. 19 August 1955.
Liberty Call, Copenhagen. a view from the Marina, as I walk into town. If you look closely, you can see part of the British Aircraft Carrier's mast behind the trees to the left. 19 August 1955.
A view of one of Copenhagen's most famous landmarks, "The Little Mermaid." As I navigated my way into town on my first day of liberty in Denmark's "Gem of the Sea," 19 August 1955
A close up of "The Little Mermaid," from a postcard I bought in Copenhagen. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tale. Denmark's renowned sculptor, Edvard Erichsen created his famous work of art. She sits on a big rock, in the Small Boat Marina, looking out to sea, waiting to greet seafaring men, like this USN TIN CAN SAILOR.
A view that greeted me, as I strolled about wonderful Copenhagen. On my first day ashore, 19 August 1955: Rosenborg Castle is the castle of Kobenhagen. Built about 400 years ago by the Royal Architect Christian 1V. Is now a museum and the site where the Danish Crown Jewels are kept.
I don't recall how I found the park, I just know that I did a lot of walking. Since I did not know where anything was, I just meandered around. The park setting around Gefion Fountain in the distance center of photo. Copenhagen, 19 August 1955.
The Gefion Fountain, according to Danish legend, Goddess Gefion was allowed by Swedish King Gylfe, to take as much land out of Sweden as she could plough in a single night. She thought about how could she gain as much land as possible, she had so little time. Legend has it, that she transformed her four sons into big strong Oxen. By the dawn of the next new day, Goddess Gefion had managed to plough the whole Island of Sealand away from Sweden. Copenhagen 19 August 1955.
This beautiful image was also in the area of the Gefion Fountain. Copenhagen, 19 August 1955
I managed to navigate my way to Copenhagen's world famous Tivoli Gardens. Standing in front of the entrance, a view looking down Hans Christian Andersen Boulevard. 19 August 1955
Copenhagen Denmark, 19 August 1955. Standing across Hans Christian Andersen Boulevard. a view of the entrance to the Tivoli Gardens, as evening shadows fall. The Tivoli, was truly a very beautiful and interesting place to visit, for this young Tin Can Sailor. Every time I saw a beautiful girl, I though of Tiina, the beautiful Finn that I met in Helsinki, on 1 August 1955.
The cover of the program to the Tivoli. 19 August 1955. The Tivoli was a new and wonderful experience for this young Tin Can Sailor. A great way to end my first night on liberty in the wonderful city of Copenhagen, Denmark. Friday 19 August 1955.
A night to remember at the Tivoli Gardens, this is a hand held shot with my Argus C-4 35mm camera. I guessed at the exposure time and setting. The famous restaurant "Nimb" in the Tivoli. I did not go inside, because it was late, close to closing time, I took this photo on my way out of the beautiful Tivoli Gardens. A beautiful Danish girl ( blond, about 5 feet 5 inches tall ) came up to me, as I was taking the picture, she inquired where I was from. We talked for a few minutes. She wrote her telephone number on the back of a small 5"square paper dart target with her lipstick. It was the only piece of paper I had. I did not call her, my thoughts were of Tiina. The beautiful Finn that had stolen my heart back in Helsinki. Copenhagen, Friday 19 August 1955.
A much appreciated stop for lunch on the Bus Tour for this chow hound. The Hellebaek Hotel, (white structure with flag) is famous for it's Smorgasbord Dining. A view as we approach on foot from where the bus had to park. Denmark, north of Copenhagen 20 August 1955.
After a great Smorgasbord lunch at the Hellebaek Hotel, I had some time (while waiting for the other people on the tour bus to finish their lunch) to roam around out side. I elected to walk down to a nearby beach, not far from where our bus was parked. It was such a beautiful day to be out and about. If you look closely, you can see the coast of Sweden in the distance.
On this beautiful day, the beautiful setting that greeted me, as I walked beyond the moat side of Frederikborg Castle. A pair of beautiful snow white swans. Denmark 20 August 1995
Fredensborg Palace, in northern Sealand. Used by the Royal Family as a Summer Retreat and Royal functions of state. The marriage of the Crown Prince of Denmark took place here, they live in the building at the right of photo. 20 August 1955.
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