USS Thomaston Refueling and Transfers...

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Hong Kong - 1961 HONG KONG
Harbor and 'Junks'
Hong Kong - 1961
Junks In Bay
Hong Kong 1961 - Pulled rickshaws created a popular form of transportation, and a source of employment for male laborers, within Asian cities in the 19th century
Hong Kong - 1961
Bob Kykendal (left) and Don Lindscott (right)
Monty Fine and Pete Backer
Hong Kong Harbor - 1959
Hong Kong Star Ferry Boat would travel back and forth between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island
Gary Jennings (center) and
Vic Angona (right)
Enjoying a nice ride on a San Dan in Hong Kong
Hong Kong 1973 - night view of Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong 1973 - night view of Kowloon from Victoria Peak on Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong 1973 - night view of Hong Kong below Victoria Peak
Hong Kong 1973 - Junk under sail in harbor, Hong Kong Island in background
Japan - Monty Fine's friends... JAPAN
Geisha Girls are highly accomplished courtesans who entertained their clients by dancing, singing, and playing music.
Some Geisha Girls were renowned poets and calligraphers. Gradually over time they became specialized with a profession purely of entertainment
Yokosuka Naval Base Harbor 1970
Yokosuka view of the Harbor 1960
Yokosuka 1960
From the 1950s, United States Fleet Activities Yokosuka has been home port for the United States Seventh Fleet, and played a critical support role in the Korean War and the Vietnam War
Going ashore in dress blues
Monty Fine
Pete Backer and John Rumer
Seaman White
Monty Fine and Barney in Yokosuka 1960
Monty Fine, John Rumer in Yokosuka 1960
Japanese singer Eiko Tachibana autographed photo
Simmons somewhere having fun !
Ship's party ashore
Warren Holcomb's family and others at dock waiting for the crew to go on liberty, 3-29-70
Ed Bailey, C. Curry, Fd Andrews SUBIC BAY, Philippines
Bob Kykendal (right) in a PI bar
John McKreg (Left) enjoying a San Miquel
Party Time !
James Crawford (left), Whaley, Pete Backer and Monty Fine having fun !
Pete Backer, John Rumer and Monty Fine
Pete Backer, Dave Hammock (ring eye), John Rumer, Andy Steiner, McDermott (snipe), and White
The RM Gang, 1959 - Ed Bailey and Fd Andrews
Monty Fine and Russel in Mexico MEXICO
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