Oriana arrived at Nassau in the Bahamas early in the morning. Despite the hour, several other cruise ships were in the vicinity. I was up on deck to see the pilot boat arrive. In the distance was the flat silhouette of New Providence Island with the distinctive profile of Hog Island Light marking the entrance to Nassau Harbour. (It's now known as Paradise Island Light and remains a landmark.) Oriana docked at Prince George's Wharf, where cruise ships dock today, though it has been greatly expanded. We left the ship here and we transferred to the Nassau Beach Hotel. Sightseeing in Nassau was by taxi. Among the sights were: Government House, the Ardstra Gardens, Fort Charlotte and Fort Montagu. Government House was then the residence of the British Governor-General. Ardastra Gardens is still known for the
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