Pictures copied from the USS Helena CA-75, 1957 Cruise Book

Waikiki Beach and Diamondhead

Honolulu Lies under the Majestic Diamondhead

First port of call on our cruise was Pearl Harbor, situated on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Here is one of the world's most famous and luxurious vacationlands, whose friendly people, smooth-swaying palms, and soft evening breezes quickly won our affection. There was the gay and carefree relaxation on Waikiki Beach from early morning to the or- ange- glow of days end . . . and the profound solemnity of National Memorial Cemetery, where rest many of our service- men who gave their all that their country might live. Hawaii provided a welcome and wonderful stopover on our journey to the adventurous Far East. CRUDIVTHREE Arrives Pearl Harbor The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Members of the Crew Visit Foster Gardens Iolani Palace, an attraction for Sightseers

A Japanese Temple? A Monument to the First King of Hawaii, Kamehameha, I