(Posted on 5 March 2012)
The USS Helena CA-75 visits Manila, Philippines
December 1953
The three pictures that follow were taken in an old Catholic Church. Was still active then.
The next 4 pictures are of old abandoned churches located around the outer edge of Manila in 1953.
The next pictures are of active Catholic churches near Manila. 1953.
Ruins of an old Japanese Battle Cruiser.
During our stay in Manila, Helena was at anchor. This was our liberty boat. A LCU.
The landing.
The S.S. President Wilson was also in Manila.
Shipmate Leo Perkins and I visit the S.S. Wilson.
Shipmates Van Winkle, ?? and I visit the US. Embassy in Manila.
Congress. Republic of the Philippines
This slide is labeled "3 Kings".
US Air Force Ice Cream gedunk.
A very old bible.
The main alter.
The pipe organ.
Church court yard.
Old church with a new bell tower.
This slide labeled "Catholic Church Manila". Appears to be the same church as in the previous photo.
Old paintings in this church.
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