Hong Kong, China
Chinese flags courtesy Free Gifs & Animations

The following pictures copied from the 1957 USS Helena CA-75 Cruise Book provided by RD2 Dave Brouchoud Click on the book image to learn more.

1957

The spectacular harbor of Hong Kong, with its thousands of junks and
sampans, was our first sight of this lovely city. With the beautiful view
from Victoria Peak, breath-taking Repulse Bay, and the odd, colorful
statues and idols of Tiger Balm Gardens, it is no wonder that this island
and mainland territory is a world-famous tourist attraction.

We rode the Peak Tram . . . saw beautiful shrines and pagodas . . . and,
more than anything else, we bought! HELENA men came back toting new
custom-tailored suits of cashmere and British woolens, jade, ivory, cameras,
leather goods, and even bicycles . . . ever mindful of the never-say-die street
merchants and hucksters crying . . . "You buy. Joe?"

A fascinating, crowded city . . . and we loved it!

Sampans --Home, Sweet Home To Many Chinese

Mary Soo, Side Cleaners and Garbage, Inc.

A helping hand

Last Place in This Year's Speedboat Races

Tiger Balm Gardens

Busy Day, Busy Street

Chinese Funeral Procession