In the morning the Asama Maru reaches the mouth of the Mekong River. Somewhat to Norman Briggs surprise, the ship makes its way up the narrow, winding river to Saigon - Briggs had expected the Americans interned there and in Bangkok to be brought out to the repatriation ship.
They arrive at Saigon just before noon. They anchor about five miles below the city and are soon surrounded by fruit sellers in sampans. In the afternoon a small Thai steamer arrives with the 80 Americans from Bangkok.
All night long it was hot and sultry, by far the worst night on the Asama.
Source:
Carol Briggs Waite, Taken in Hong Kong, 2006, Kindle Edition, Location 3362 onwards
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