Warriors of Wanchai

**Bob Bacon** · 12-01-2012, 18:21

Well, I might have sold one or two, but it was to one of Hong Kong's top fashion designers!

Don't fall asleep in the Wally Matt or into the taxi you will go!

**Rog Ball 01** · 12-01-2012, 18:45

I diod not go to HK, but this thread is a good one. Things coming out that are quite amusing. Well done Gwyn for bring out the subject on here.

How did Price-

**BennytheBall** · 12-01-2012, 19:56

Bob and all Wanchi Warriors what was the favourite sport down the Whanch "Rolling a Yank"

**Keith Jones 989** · 12-01-2012, 22:33

Originally Posted by keithwill38

Each "Wanchai Warrior" had the names of the others tattooed on various parts of their bodies,1 of us who shall remain nameless had it tattooed on his butt cheek,a good time was had each Friday whenever possible,starting off in the China Fleet Club,for cheap beer and Singapore Slings then wandering outside to make our way to the High Class bars of Wanchai,and many a time we did so in the form of Rickshaw races,which i might add the rickshaw pullers were full of enthusiasm for, the list which i think is correct is as follows
Ianto 10,Percy,Dobbs,12,05,31,36,38 that is what i can make out from my tattoo as unfortunately like my memory it has faded with age,i shall leave others to fill the names in which numbers are who,but what a place to spend ones early 20,s in

I think that the only way we can be sure about this claim is for you to put up a photograph of the offending tattoo!

**Keith Jones 989** · 12-01-2012, 22:39

Originally Posted by Bob Bacon

A typical battle cry of marauding Mongolians in the 13th century was, "Wine, Women and Wan chai!" Traditionally, Wan Chai Warriors were those that faced many a battle on the mean streets of Wan Chai. An organised foray into the warm night air where the jumble of neon signs in Cantonese and English cast an orange-yellow light over the evening streets.

As a boys' night out it was a routine nocturnal journey round a small part of the city. It had its own order of activities and it involved a set of routines. The first port of call was normally the infamous China Fleet Club, shown below

That's a great shot of the China Fleet Club. I had forgotten what it looked like.

I got married in Hong Kong (girlfriend flown out from Wales by RAF on 'Intended Bride Scheme' and went to the China Fleet Club, after the ceremony in Kowloon Registry Office, to celebrate.

Anybody else remember taking LSD in Lucy's bar? 'LSD' - Lucy's Special Drink - served by a topless barmaid (in those days they were 'maids and NOT 'persons).

**keithwill38** · 13-01-2012, 08:31

I f you are refering to the tattoo on the bum,alas Pinky never saw mine so i could not possibly show you,the person who shall be nameless does frequent this forum once in a blue moon so maybe he will get somebody to photograph it,it should be viewable after all this time as it has not been in the sun,and Bob i am sure everytime guys heard "Taxi for Bacon" whilst in the Walzting Mat,pinched themselves to make sure they were not sleeping

**Mike Salway** · 13-01-2012, 15:12

Paul, must have been hiding somewhere in the Wanch to take photo's, he was everywhere else!!!

**Rob12** · 13-01-2012, 18:19

Bringing back too many memories. Spent most of mine reminising in either Stonecutters or Tom Sals Hotel in Gun Club. Happy times.

tom33 · 13-01-2012, 20:46

you still owe me 20 hk dollers i lent you in a massage parlour

**Thom15** · 15-01-2012, 04:27

Bob, can you remember the name of the gay chinese actor that was always in the Wally Matt looking for sleeping soldiers? I think you sold a few guys to him LOL