Hong Kong Harbour and Kowloon City from the roof of Cable and Wireless Office, Electra House, Hong Kong - August 1952 | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

Hong Kong Harbour and Kowloon City from the roof of Cable and Wireless Office, Electra House, Hong Kong - August 1952

Hong Kong Harbour and Kowloon City from the roof of Cable and Wireless Office, Electra House, Hong Kong - August 1952

The frigate in the foreground is HMNZS Hawea (F422). Originally HMS Loch Eck (K422), was sold to the Royal New Zealand Navy in 1948. Was active in the Korean War. After decommission in 1965 she was towed to Hong Kong for final ship-breaking. 

Date picture taken (may be approximate): 
Friday, August 1, 1952
Connections: 
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