The ship covered 345 miles while the Leathernecks made 289
trips around the deck to cover the 50 miles in 14 hours and 47 minutes.
(4/12/63)
April 12, 1963..Ten U.S. Marines
finished an unusual 50 mile "on deck" hike while the Providence was steaming
across the equator between Sumatra and Borneo.
