Picture donated by Shipmate John C. Bowne. Taken in 1958.

Hong Kong, China
Chinese flags courtesy Free Gifs & Animations

The following pictures copied from the 1958-1959 USS Helena CA-75 Cruise Book provided by RD2 Dave Brouchoud Click on the book image to learn more.

1958-1959

Mystery city of the world. . . . fascinating, distraught, spectacular beyond belief. . . .

People, people everywhere

Small boats crowd Hong Kong waters

One of the most crowded cities in existence, and still growing at a fantastic rate.

One among thousands The harbor at night.

The tramway to Victoria Peak

TIGER BALM GARDEN

Gift to travelers of the world from the wealthy Chinese manufacture of "Tiger Balm",
a cure all remedy, this beautiful park is an ever-popular Hong Kong attraction.

The well-known pagoda

On our way up !

All dolled up and nowhere to go ! Vivid colors captured our attention----and many rolls of camera film.

View Hong Kong's Tiger Balm Gardens of today, click HERE.