Hornet (CVA 12) - Naval Cruise Book

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Finally back in Singapore, we took advantage of the two beautiful Eng- lish clubs, whose services were kindly offered for the use of the crew of the HORNET. When we had eaten and were refreshed, we again sallied out into the streets and alleys of Singapore. Night was falling. Around us the stone buildings and monuments took on the grey tints of evening. In the harbor, lights were lit aboard the ships and the varicolored flags-were furled. The water became dusky, and the ripples stirred up the ever-moving junksg bumboats glinted in the sun- light reflected from the coluds. Sil- houettes of ships became black, and then indistinct, fading at last into the darkness. Then we heard the bells of our liberty launch. Our day in Singapore was ended. alumna:-nmzzu:-an Lcft: Anxious looks from the first liberty launch into Singapore. Right: The Hornet basketball team meets the Asiatic champs-results Hornet won two, lost one. Below: Enlisted men take advantage of the club facilities offered by the English. ingapore-Slings and Stretches

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