Lynde McCormick (DDG 8) - Naval Cruise Book

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I-IQNG KUNG The most looked forward to port in WestPac must be Hong Kong, the Pearl of the Orient. Located precar- iously close to Communist China, Hong 'Kong has always been a tourist mecca. Because it is a free port, items from anywhere in the world can be purchased at amazing- ly low prices. Of course Hong Kong tailors are re- nowned for their skill and speed. Mighty Mac as seen from Victoria Peak. Tiger Balm Gardens a must for Hong Kong visitors The Ocean Bar party crowd This sweet young thing was just too warm with all those feathers

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KAO-HSIUNG The crowded harbor. There are no ' Yankee go home' signs on Taiwan, the island fortress of the Chinese Nationalists. The Chinese are glad the Americans are there, and McCormick men were mighty glad to be there after 37 days on the gunline. Kaohsiung is located on the southern end of Taiwan and is the country's largest seaport. The country manufactures many luxury items for export as labor is cheap and the craftsmanship is outstanding. Loading and off-loading ships in the harbor is still accomplished by manual labor and by ancient methods. Once in town, McCormick men found a wonderland of shops and lOh yes! 2 bars. Tailoring, wood and ivory carving, porcelain wares, brass items, silk material, and shoes are as good quality Main street, Kaohsiung. as anywhere in Asia and somewhat less expensive. Kaohsiung has an abundance of taxi-cabs, pedi-cabs and rickshaws. Taxi fares are cheaper than San Diego. But a ride in one of Kaohsiung's miniature, honking taxis is a lot greater risk to life and limb than one would ever experience back home. Five days of R QQ R left most of us ready for sea, and all of us broke. On 19 March we got underway for Vietnamese waters and the gunline. Three happy tourists. T i ' Getting ready for liberty call

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Mary Soo's girls painted the sides. 1 . 5 . ' McCormick men on their way to the tram. The best DDG - Just at sunset. For the men of MCCORMICK our Hong Kong visit was for R Xl R only. The only work accomplished was keeping the ship clean. While Mary Soo painted the ship out, McCORMICK sailors hit the beach to go on tours, take pictures, have clothes made, visit Wanchi, and just plain relax. Our old friend Diamond Jim helped us organize a two night party at the Ocean Bar which was a smashing success. MCCORMICK men purchased lite'ally thousands of dollars worth of cameras, stereo equipment, tailormade clothes, shoes, sweaters, rattan ware, and numerous other items. I f , vijv lv ,. 1 L, Unfortunately, even 0900 liberty must come to an end, and on 15 May we got underway for our Home away from Home , Sasebo, Japan. ' ' 1 X Q ,N X X as .wi , . sh Wanchi taxi. Q Just having 3 ball. ri