Taiwan flags courtesy Mr. Free 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

Keelung, Taiwan, (now spelled Chi-lung)

Sketch by FEHN '58

Street life in Keelung

We climbed steps to find this temple at the top. KEELUNG. . . . Which we thought must have become our home port. A crowed, bustling city, we willnever forget its ominous clouds of rain . . .its striking oders . .the rough-riding liberty boats the jostling pedicabs. . . .now only for reminiscences. Chinese Hot Dogs?

"Now liberty will commence at 1066 for the port watch to expire on the fleet landing at 2000. The ship expects to get underway at 2200." You lika-a some flesh dlied squid" Taipei Express

We didn't think Taiwan was much of a colorful place but . . .

The number one attraction

Ready for the pot