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HMS Belfast /Hong Kong 1950-52

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Submitted by hallamn on Mon, 2019-04-01 18:46

Hello, I am new to this forum. I am a current resident in Hong Kong and have recently received some photographs of my Late Grandfather who came here between 1950-52 on the HMS Belfast. It is my intention to take on a personal project exploring a 'then and now' family portrait. I would really value any help or pointers on getting started. I have both books listed here which are wonderful and a selection of other old Hong Kong books. I would be particulary interested in viewing historical images or even purchasing old images but not sure how to go about it. The photograph that I do have can be seen below which I assume references the name of the photographer. 

Note: I would like to add a photograph, but can't seem to find the media attachment option. 

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Submitted by philk on Tue, 2019-04-02 16:31.

a step-by-step guide here: https://gwulo.com/node/2076

Submitted by hallamn on Tue, 2019-04-02 18:26.
HMS Belfast / Hong Kong 1950-52
HMS Belfast / Hong Kong 1950-52, by hallamn

Submitted by hallamn on Tue, 2019-04-02 18:28.

For information the chap on the left was my late Grandfather,Charles Warner who was from Manchester, U.K. The two other officers are unknown. 

Submitted by Andrew Suddaby on Sun, 2019-04-07 00:16.

The uniforms are not those worn by officers, so the three friends must have been ordinary seamen.

Submitted by hallamn on Sun, 2019-04-07 08:25.

Thank you, you are right. He would of been 18 at the time of the picture and his role on the ship was a Stoker.