RIJEKA HARBOUR RIJEKA, May 1 (Hina) - A United States Navy cruiser, the "Cape Saint George", which is sailing as part of the "Eisenhower" aircraft carrier combat group, sailed into the Rijeka harbour Monday. This is the first US
cruiser visiting Croatia and the first American war ship visiting Rijeka since the establishment of Croatia's independence. The ship contains the most modern technology and arms and is capable of carrying out continuous combat operations in all air, surface, underwater and striking operations. Some 380 officers are aboard the war ship. The cruiser will stay in Rijeka until May 4 and will be open for the public daily. Cruiser commander Alan B. Hicks will on Tuesday be received by Rijeka's Mayor Vojko Obersnel.(hina) lml
RIJEKA, May 1 (Hina) - A United States Navy cruiser, the "Cape Saint
George", which is sailing as part of the "Eisenhower" aircraft
carrier combat group, sailed into the Rijeka harbour Monday.
This is the first US cruiser visiting Croatia and the first American
war ship visiting Rijeka since the establishment of Croatia's
independence.
The ship contains the most modern technology and arms and is capable
of carrying out continuous combat operations in all air, surface,
underwater and striking operations. Some 380 officers are aboard
the war ship.
The cruiser will stay in Rijeka until May 4 and will be open for the
public daily.
Cruiser commander Alan B. Hicks will on Tuesday be received by
Rijeka's Mayor Vojko Obersnel.
(hina) lml