Chicago (CG 11) - Naval Cruise Book

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Very few Seventh Fleet units are given the opportunity to visit Singapore. CHICAGO spent four days in this most unique port. Greeted by the Royal Marine Band as We moored at the British Naval Base, C-HICAGOMEN soon streamed out in all directions. ' Singapore, like Hong Kong, is-a free port, offering a variety of bargains. Many Spent their free time in the numerous' market places. Some of the across the Straits of J ohore into thealvlalay Peninsular ln Malaysia, CHICAGOMEN had afchance to visit the vast rubber plantations, several province Sultan's palaces and to photograph the beautiful jungle greenery. Daily tropical rain storms became second nature., and we learned to hop puddles and 'dodge under cover with very little notice. - . . y While in Singapore, we were able to meet with our colleagues in the British Navy. Their gracious hospitality to us duringour stay in Singapore will 'never be forgotten. more adventurous took tours U. , I

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