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SS Tai Hing
SS ''Tai Hing'' () was a river steamer built in 1927. In 1940, she was given to the Hong Kong Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve (HKRNVR) and replaced as the headquarters of the unit. She was renamed HMS ''Cornflower'' () after its predecessor. To avoid confusion, the ship was sometimes referred to as HMS ''Cornflower II''. History She was built by Kwong Tak Cheong Shipbuilding Engineering and Dock Co. Ltd. () of Hong Kong in 1927. She was operated by Kwong Wo S.S. Co. () departed on her maiden voyage for Wuzhou on 13 March 1927, and transferred to San Wo Co. Ltd. () in around 1930. ''Tai Hing'' continued to ferry passengers between Hong Kong and China. By 1940, the ship was acquired by Sir Robert Ho Tung, and the ferry route was disrupted by the Second Sino-Japanese War. Second World War In March 1940, ''Tai Hing'' was turned over to the HKRNVR by Sir Ho Tung, where she would be loaned to for the duration of the war and three months thereafter. She began to receive refitting as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lloyd's Register
Lloyd's Register Group Limited (LR) is a technical and professional services organisation and a maritime classification society, wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a UK charity dedicated to research and education in science and engineering. The organisation dates to 1760. Its stated aims are to enhance the safety of life, property, and the environment, by helping its clients (including by validation, certification, and accreditation) to improve the safety and performance of complex projects, supply chains and critical infrastructure. In July 2012, the organisation converted from an industrial and provident society to a company limited by shares, named Lloyd’s Register Group Limited, with the new Lloyd’s Register Foundation as the sole shareholder. At the same time the organisation gave to the Foundation a substantial bond and equity portfolio to assist it with its charitable purposes. It will benefit from continued funding from the group’s operating arm, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |