Calvert (APA 32) - Naval Cruise Book

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T HONG Kona 0 Hong Kong City as we see it from the top of Peak Tram. Hong Kong, British Crown Colony, THE PEARL CITY OF THE ORIENTH is better known to the men of the Navy as the home ot Mary Soo and her Side Cleaners. lt is situated Hnext door , to Communist China and is the Hgateway between the Red East, and the West . Since the victory of Communist forces on the Chinese mainland, the population of Hong Kong has skyrocketed from 800,000 to 2,5000,000. A large number ot these refugees are communists, yet the British control the government, and use the port for their shipping. How' ever, we remember Hong Kong forthe smaller things, the street beggars, and the Chinese Tailors, the Peak Tram, the Tiger Balm Gardens, and the beauty of the city at night as seen from the harbor and the Peak Tram. A trip to Hong Kong marks the High Points ot a cruise in the Far East. N 'r-. vii, 1, I cr'-?T Q M Y ',f'Qi7' AL W' '-'fm ss .- Q,4::.L .'4 5 . Fffgfixe , : K4 c ,f 11.43, The Happy Valley This T , f One of the mots scenic spots in Hong Kong. Tiger Balm Gardens. Repulse Bay Hotel. This is one of the most ' popular beaches in Hong Kong. lt is on the opposite side of the island from the City. Race Track is very well , A Q ii . T , known not only as a place to pick a winning horse but also as a spot for the shutter bug. The Botanical Gardens. This beautiful garden is located iust above Repulse Bay Beach. awww W 4 Q 2 . f f

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ISLANDS I I On June l7th we lett Subic Bay and within a tew hours, crossed Manila Bay and were moored to pier three in Manila, the Capital, and Republic ot the Philippines' only large city. As most visitors, we got the impression of being in a small city, but actually Manila in general is a huge unplanned city and a mixture ot old and new, Western and Oriental. Also, being superimposed upon and intermingled with the old Filipino parts ot the city are architectural styles and other vestiges ot nearly 400 years ot Spanish Domination, 50 years ot American Rule and a modern Filipino Post War Veneer. Most Filipinos in Manila wear western style clothes and almost all speak English. ...Cf rthM'IHiI b' ttct' , , -ii-ld? H13 gewegluiling oufstgclih Ixaiiiildics G lg G ra lon Guards in formation. They Guard the President s Palace and also act as guides for visitors. The U.S.O. Center offered numerous things to do of interest, such as dancing, swimming, reading and writing material and served free. Members of the crew in down town Manila. The Horse Drawn Taxi's are the coolest way to travel , in Manila. The Paslg Rlver tlwl dlvldes Manila- Walled city of Manila. lt is a historical monument as the Spanish built it in the l7th century as ci fort.

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KUWLUON CHINA Kowloon is a city on the opposte side of the bay from Hong Kong. lt is the colony's main industrial area, and contains one of the two principal commercial dock yards. lt, like Hong Kong, has a large residential suburb, and is the home ot most ot the occidental residents of this British Crown Colony. A view of Kowloon. Hong Kong can be seen in the Fore-grouncl. Nathan Road, Kowloon. A few girls saying goodbye. Transportation between Hong Kong and Kowloon. Our last glimpse i of Hong Kong. l Picture of a iunk entering Hong Kong as we are leaving. After eleven days ot rest and recreation, it all had to come to an end. For a large part of the Calvert CFGW this will be the last visit to the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong. We set sail for Keelung, Formosa, and are on our way to another new port and many new and interesting sights.