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SATURDAY. 25 July 1958 
Enroute to Tower Island, in the Galapagos Group, the 
Houston and McDougal continued their passage this day at 23 
knots, except for a short period during Captain’s Inspection 
when speed was reduced to 15 knots in order to moderate topside 
apparent wind conditions thus facilitating the Inspection, While 
Captain Barker was conducting his usual eagle-eyed Saturday 
morning inspection, several members of the President’s Party 
seized the opportunity to make a tour of the weather, main and 
second decks of the Houston, and found much to interest them. 
Tasty samples from the Ship’s Galley and Bake 3hop were furnished 
the visitors who made voluble and complimentary comments on the 
quality of the food served to the crew. 
"Davy Jones" watches were set at 1330, Pollywog lookouts 
being stationed on top of //I turret, in the eyes of the ship and 
on top of Turret $ 3, Helmeted, clad in cold-weather flying 
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