Barbey (FF 1088) - Naval Cruise Book

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Singapore One of the most unusual ports we visited was that of Singapore. Though located on the southern tip of Malaysia, it ' s inhabitants were predominantly Chinese with a mixture of Malaysians and Indians. An ambitious program of industrial development has turned this country into one of the fastest growing in southeast Asia. Lion City is the central city of Singapore.

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mt M WELCOHG TO us. Nnvu III a -r • ' (jff Pattaya A fun and sun spot in southeast Asia, the Acapulco of the East. BARBEY rode at anchor while the men took hberty launches to the beach. With no piers, the boats beached and the men jumped or waded ashore. Various shrines adorned the businesses and restaur- ants. A symbol of the world in miniature, complete with people, plants and animals. - 57

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im ;» s;„ While in Singapore the crew sampled authentic Chinese cuisine, visited the spectacularly bizarre Tiger Balm Gardens, and viewed the city from cable cars. Fine silk, gold, and watches were but a few of the items purchased. As much as BARBEY sailors spent it was only a drop in the bucket in a city of oil tycoons, financiers and entrepreneurs. PP . [i