Sailing On the USS Helena, 1955

Gene was a young sailor serving on the USS Helena (CA-75) during the Korean War. Here are photos he took in February and March 1955 at ports of call in Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Hong Kong street, February 1955

Hong Kong at night, February 1955

Hong Kong at night, February 1955

Hong Kong -- Going up Peak Tram, February 1955

Hong Kong -- Alexander Building in background, February 1955

Kowloon, February 1955

Manila, Philippines, March 1955

Olongapo, Philippines, March 1955

Olongapo, Philippines, houses -- March 1955

Olongapo, Philippines, cabaret -- March 1955

Olongapo, Philippines, cabaret -- March 1955

Olongapo, Philippines, cabaret -- March 1955