Guam is part of an island arc system, the Mariana Islands.

She was there from the 25th to the 28th when she headed for the Mariana Islands.

One of the nuns died during the crossing, while they were near the Mariana Islands.

The Mariana Islands have a total land area of 389 square miles (1007 km2).

A small craft advisory was also issued for rest of the Mariana Islands.

Three days later, she put to sea on her way to the Mariana Islands.

It then assumed responsibility for the defense of the Mariana Islands against air attack.

"Now, if we may, I should like us to return to the issue of the Mariana Islands."

Six days later, she was in the screen for the carriers which launched the first air attacks against the Mariana Islands.

This patrol was begun in the area west of the Mariana Islands.