Antietam (CG 54) - Naval Cruise Book

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CITY OF Lions Sentosa Island is a mere stones throw from Singapore proper. It is home to tourist attractions, 2 golf courses, and breathtaking beauty. It was also used by the Japanese during WW II to defend the shipping lanes in the Strait of Malacca. As you can see, the tram is very heavily protected from attack i 4 m 3 i i s H 9 ' IP TT k L. I Hlift i= k= Aii m B i ■■H 1 iwiyHii H Liberty can make anyone smile no where but up in Singapore Chief D and the Merlion 19

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SIMQAPORE Singapore in panorama-East meets West in a Grand Fashion After 90 days on station in the Gulf, AriTIETAM was ready for some real liberty, and Singapore was just the place for it. Singapore lies at the mouth of the Straits of Malacca, one of the busiest waterways in the world, that all ships, east or west bound, must pass through. Every day, numerous ships can be seen anchored out, with small boats ferrying people and cargo back and forth. Trade is the mainstay of the economy, but indus- try is still a major em- ployer of the islands population. The people of Singapore are of a wholly immigrant origin; there is no local national culture. The influence of the Malays, the Chinese, the Indians, the Japa- nese, and the British are seen everywhere. We started our Christ- mas shopping, called home, relaxed, and basi- cally enjoyed ourselves. Some pictures need no words Animals that never jump the fence

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fi.;.: an s f . %}ai t-.B. .--— ■7 LA © ' - fi pap -.— . Singapore is expected to be the next Hong Kong and already has the economic base to make it hap- pen. Some of the guys here are adding to that base with a little power shopping. Christmas is a huge celebration around the world and Singapore is not to be out- done, as you can tell. But its not even Thanksgiving yet Singapore has great shopping, just ask these guys TM3 Karl Jones lakes a breather 20 SKCS Ed Laxa and Enc Jose de Leon touring