SPLIT FOR FIVE-DAY STAY SPLIT, Aug 19 (Hina) - The USS Austin, a ship of the United States Navy, sailed into Split on Saturday for a five day visit to the southern Croatian port and the Croatian Navy (HRM). Upon arrival, USS Austin's
commander William W. Crow and officers were received at the HRM headquarters by their host, commander Tihomir Erceg, who acquainted them with HRM's organisation and development. On Monday, a USS Austin delegation will be received by Split Mayor Ivan Skaric and Split-Dalmatia County Prefect Branimir Luksic. USS Austin is part of the Amphibious Readiness Group, a component of the sixth U.S. fleet. This 170m-long transportation ship has a crew of more than 700 sailors and marines, as well as an air component and landing ships. While in Split, USS Austin will be open for visits by the general public on Sunday and Monday between 3 and 7 p.m.(hina) ha
SPLIT, Aug 19 (Hina) - The USS Austin, a ship of the United States
Navy, sailed into Split on Saturday for a five day visit to the
southern Croatian port and the Croatian Navy (HRM).
Upon arrival, USS Austin's commander William W. Crow and officers
were received at the HRM headquarters by their host, commander
Tihomir Erceg, who acquainted them with HRM's organisation and
development.
On Monday, a USS Austin delegation will be received by Split Mayor
Ivan Skaric and Split-Dalmatia County Prefect Branimir Luksic.
USS Austin is part of the Amphibious Readiness Group, a component of
the sixth U.S. fleet. This 170m-long transportation ship has a crew
of more than 700 sailors and marines, as well as an air component and
landing ships.
While in Split, USS Austin will be open for visits by the general
public on Sunday and Monday between 3 and 7 p.m.
(hina) ha