I deployed for Yankee Station aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard in 1970 during the Vietnam War. Hong Kong was one of ports of call for rest and relaxation. We remained in port for several days which gave us time to see a bit of the city and check out the bars. The first step of our Hong Kong adventure was asking permission to leave the ship which meant being well groomed and in the uniform of the day. Hong Kong has a tropical climate and I would have preferred a t-shirt and shorts, but I didn’t make the rules.
Hong Kong encompasses several land masses separated with water. We spent plenty of time traveling around on shuttles, ferries and water taxis.
Harris & Bertram on Hong Kong Shuttle 
Rocking & rolling on the shuttle ride 
Liberty Shuttle
In 1970 the Star Ferry Line was the only means of public transportation between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon side. Each Ferry was named for a star such as Celestial Star, Radiant Star (featured in the movie The World of Suzy Wong). Shining Star and others. It was a great way to travel. When I returned to Hong Kong in 1985 most people would use the Cross-Harbour Tunnel instead of the ferries, but I opt for the scenic route by water.
Hong Kong Island had the skyscrapers and financial districts, but Kowloon had the nightclubs and shopping areas. Our destination was the Kowloon side.
Kowloon Street 1970. I did stop into the Waltzing Matilda Inn for a beer. Kowloon street view 1970 
Kowloon Street View
The shuttle ride back to the ship was always an interesting time. Thankfully we were able to look after each other.
I remember having to return to the ship on what we called wall a wallas because they pitched and rolled so much. Saw the movie MASH with my girl friend She got more of the humor because it was subtitled.
Walla Walla is a good name. You can see from the photo how much it was pitching. Not much fun when you are drunk.