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Sailors in a Sampan in Hong Kong

1966-09

Intrepid Museum

Intrepid Museum
New York, United States

The aircraft carrier Intrepid visited Hong Kong during each of its three deployments to the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam War. Aberdeen Harbor was a popular attraction for the crew. Sailors took tours on sampans, small boats like the one in this photograph, and dined at massive floating restaurants.

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  • Title: Sailors in a Sampan in Hong Kong
  • Date Created: 1966-09
  • Location: Hong Kong
  • Historic Owner: Frank Osinski
  • Credit Line: Collection of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Gift of Lt. j.g. Frank J. Osinski. P2015.45.46
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