Unknown = CITY OF HONGKONG (1924-1951).

Ellerman: CITY OF HONGKONG (1924-1951).

A fine early start from you CVB, thanks for the usual high quality assessment. (Thumb)

Thanks CVB, hoped it was Ellerman, but was led astray by info on back of photo.
City of HongKong
Built: 1924 Earle's SB&E, Hull
Tonnage: 9,606grt
Owners: Ellerman's City Line
1951: Sold to Fratelli Grimaldi Armatori, Genoa, r/n Centauro
1955: Feb: En route Naples-Hampton Roads, called at Bermuda to refuel. In a storm she lost both anchors and went aground. Refloated by 2 tugs and towed by Foundation Francis to Hampton Roads for repairs, then to lay up in Genoa.
Broken up at Savona.

Regards, Brent

Tonga, I wonder if she should rather be in Passenger ships category--she carried 104 in 1st class.
Cheers, Brent

Moved it Brent!

Regards

Fred(Thumb)

Thanks, I missed that part of the operation - I must pay more attention (Jester)