Blue Ridge (LCC 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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Port Visit-Hong Kong i iiinn ii Wi ' M The lines moving toward the Flagship ' s brow moved slowly but steadily. Kij The Far East Edition didn ' t have any trouble pulling an eager crowd of listeners on their way to the ship.

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Fort islf-Hong Kong HONG KONG NAVY DAY One of the highlights of our second visit to Hong Rong in November was the Blue ? V .i, ' t ' 5 participation in Hong Kong ' s Navy Day, Sunday, November 17. The Flagship proved to be a major drawing card in the day-long event. The following message was received from the Captain in Charge, Hong Kong: Hong Kong Navy Day ' 85 attracted 48,620 visitors to the Naval Base. The day passed so cheerfully mainly due to the good nature of the Hong Kong public, also in great measure attributable to the patience of your people. Please convey my thanks to all who were involved in planning and execution. The day was a resounding success. The Far East Edition helped to relieve the boredom of waiting for the crowd as they made their way to the Flagship brow. In the background is the Royal Australian Navy Ship Lancelot, which was tied up directly across the pier from the Flagship. More than 48,000 peofSle walked through the gates at HMS Tamar to see the facility, the Seventh Fleet Flagship and other vessels in port. Flags! i:3 20

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Pan I isit-Honii Kong With the Hong Kong skyline as a background, more than 48,000 visited the S uefl dgeand the Australian naval ship Lance of across the pier. A Chinese officer assists with the crowds. Here visitors view flight gear on the main deck. 22