Greenwich Bay (AVP 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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iMeAV One of the more famous views of the city is that ob- tained from Malabar Hill (above). The Marine Drive skirts the beach and due to the glitering effect of its lights at night is know n as the diamond necklace . The beach is a gathering place for the Hindus as they celebrate their many religious feasts. Street cars, busses, taxis, horse drawn gharries and pedi-cabs comprise the transportation system in Bombay. Three cast-off street cars from New York City are among the many street cars used in the town. Both English and American made taxis are used. The Hanging Gardens atop Malabar Hill prove an in- teresting sightseeing place for Plath, Hurst, Page, Fee, Boor and Prothro. Beautiful hedge and landscape designs make the Hanging Gardens one of the musts to see in Bombay. J

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»5 From Karachi we sailed directly to Bom- bay, India arriving on 23 August. Here the ndian Navy and our own diplomatic staff were gracious hosts, arranging parties, dances and visits to private homes for our personnel. A large and beautiful city, Bombay offered much for the first-cruise men and an oppor- tunity to renew old friendships to those who had travelled this way before. Above, a scene of the business section. The Gateway to India (below) stands along the water front and was constructed in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and his coronation as Emperor of India.

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Typical mode of trans- portation in Bombay Is the horse-drawn carriages known as Garrys. msssii- An important problem with the boys of the GB on liberty. Seeing that the camera is in good working order. »L- ' -w u