Were you on TARANAKI in 1963?

The following has been received from Geoff Andrews via Bas
I wonder if you or any ex matelot’s can help. I was on Taranaki at Pearl Harbour in 1963 when President Kennedy was assassinated. I distinctly remember we were storing ship when the ships Chaplain (Maori Marsden) came on the SRE telling us the news. Moments later the Skipper came on and asked that the store ship be completed quickly and we get ready to sail.  I can’t for the life of me remember if we actually left Pearl Harbour or we stayed alongside.
I do remember going to a bar at Fort DeRussy in Waikiki for a few beers during the mourning period but can’t remember just when. The visit to the bar is vivid as I witnessed a number of US sailors/marines celebrating Kennedy’s death as they didn’t believe in civil rights. It was my first experience to hate politics.
If anyone can anyone enlighten Geoff please email him direct at geoffandrews@gmail.com