Autograph Book of Luis Gonzaga “Luigi” Gosano This booklet, a priceless relic from Shamshuipo Prisoner-of-War Camp, Kowloon, Hong Kong, was given to me by Luigi’s good friend, Filomeno “Meno” Baptista. Some of the drawings – like this frontispiece – are unmistakeably the work of the talented artist, Company Sergeant-Major Marciano “Naneli” Baptista, Meno’s uncle (see also the album […]
Prison Camp — Signatures During W0rld War II, when Hong Kong was surrendered to the Japanese on Christmas day, 1941, British prisoners of war were incarcerated in Sham Shui Po Camp. Among them were Portuguese members of the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps. Company Sergeant Major Marciano “Naneli” Baptista, a talented artist, produced a series
Camp Album — Cartoons Back to Introduction Kai Tak Liaison Getaway Nippy Star Line Will We Ever Forget Great Life Tin Crusher That Orful Feeling Will We Ever Forget Songs My Mother Never Taught Me Japanese soldier Canteen 1 Canteen 2 Canadian Red Cross Geneva Red Cross
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Camp Album — Plays Back to Introduction Clicking on an image will usually give more information about the play – other drawings, the programme, the cast and the plot. Marciano “Naneli” Baptista produced stunning scenery and documentation for the plays that were produced in Sham Shui Po Camp helped alleviate the tedium and hardship of
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