Memories In February 1975, Typhoon Gervaise struck the island nation of Mauritius, and Enterprise was ordered to provide disaster relief. Arriving at Port Louis, carrier personnel (me among them) spent more than 10,000 man-hours rendering such assistance as restoring water, power and telephone systems, clearing roads and debris, and providing helicopter, medical, food and drinkable water support to the stricken area. I personally was involved in digging a trench for a water pipe installation. Also during this time the French Aircraft Carrier Clemenceau was also at anchor providing recovery assistance. I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to come on board the ship. Most interesting aspects were that coolers (which resembled water coolers) filled wtih wine were placed at the end of each table as well as baskets of baguettes. All crewmen had chits that could be used to get beer and alcohol form the bar.
