Tarawa (CV 40) - Naval Cruise Book

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,..41 Y ABOVE: Tarawa sailors lean over the edge of a 40 MM gun sponson to bargain with natives in sarnpans and bnrnboats who carne alongside to peddle their various wares. BELOW LEFT: Merchants referenced by the British were allowed to bring their wares on hoard daring oar stay. BELOW RIGHT: I. Roden, SN and R. A. Harris, SN change U. S, dollars to Hong Kong dollars. Rate of exchange: about 35.00 C H .K. 1 to 31,00 CU.S.Q. With thc end of the recent War' the British rctixrmfd to Hong Kong, and with them farm' the rvmstalenzent of Hong Kong as a free port, whereby goods may be imported and retailed or vice-versa, ufithoizl having to pay tarigs. The set-up was just what the doctor ordered forthe Tarawa rnen, who, on the advice of their Executive Ojiccr, had saved their money in anticipation of doing their Christmas shopping in Hong Kong. ,l