"During the 1959 WestPac Cruise, I was a brand-new Seaman Apprentice
assigned to the Sixth Division. During the cruise, I borrowed a
35mm camera and shot one roll of film. The photographs were
developed and sent back to me as slides. I mailed these slides to
my Mother back in Garrett, Indiana. As the years passed, I had
forgotten they even existed and then in 1987 my Mother passed away and a
few of her personal belongings were sent on to me where, until recently,
they remained packed away. After my wife and I moved from Imperial
Beach, CA to Las Vegas, NV last September, I rediscovered those
forgotten slides while unpacking some boxes. After I had the
slides made into regular photos, I wanted to share them with the
Association." Click on thumbnail fro full-sized photo.
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Hong Kong harbor |
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Possibly British carriers |
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Our "Stack" |
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The single stack was an identifying feature of the Oregon City Class heavy cruiser. The Engineering "E", with Hash Mark, is but one indication of the pride that was demonstrated and felt by all hands |
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Underway |
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Safety nets are down on the port quarter. Possible helicopter operations |
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Helicopter operations |
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"I wonder if they brought mail and new movies" |
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Hong Kong |
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Chinese sampan. Destroyer in background is USS Epperson DD719 |
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Port side motor whaleboat |
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Note fancy work on the standing rigging. Not permitted today. |
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3" 50 mount w/ 5" 38 behind |
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More helicopter operations |
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Teak wood decks |
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Required more than routine cleaning to maintain its natural light color |
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"I hope those 1st Div. guys don't catch me mucking around on their forecastle |
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Under jack staff is one of the ship's bells. |
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Captain's Gig & Admiral's Barge |
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From underneath the 8" gun barrles of Turret 3. Note flag with 48 stars |
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50' Motor Boat |
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40' Utility Boat alongside. Made fast to boat boom. Fun to come aboard during rough seas |
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Possible British helicopter |
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Carriers in Hong Kong harbor |
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In Hong Kong harbor |
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Entertainment on hanger bay hatch cover |
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LCM-3 approaching accomodations ladder |
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