Unlike her last visit in 1977, this time the USS "Worden's" crew had the cities of Perth and Fremantle all to themselves. To quote from the Ship's Command History, '"The hospitality and friendly reception was overwhelming. The "Dial a Sailor" lines were flooded with calls, the Chief Petty Officers were treated to a party at the naval base (HMAS "Leeuwin") nearby. Fremantle put a big spread on for the crew, and the Wardroom (Officers) was treated to a cocktail party by the Australian-American Association of Fremantle at the Town Hall. Perth isn't far off and many WORDEN sailors found liberty there exciting.'