Sasebo, Japan
Japanese flags courtesy Free Gifs & Animations

Pictures copied from the 1951 USS Helena CA-75 Cruise Book

Toledo alongside with the famous Sasebo landmark in the background

With rough seas behind her, the ship steamed into Sasebo, Japan on April 18, 1951. The deep green hillsides were a welcome contrast to the monotonous blue of the past few days at sea. The familiar lanmark of Sasebo harbor could bt sighted from miles away.

An ancient shrine near Ofuna.

"Black Market Alley . . . Sasebo."

Commander Cruiser Division Three (Rear Admiral R. E. Libby ) transferred his flag to the Toledo in Sasebo harbor on 14 November 1951. This was the last time the Helena was in Sasebo during 1951.

Visit the Sasebo US Navy Base. Click HERE.