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

Wed, 01/19/2022 - 16:48

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. 

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Date picture taken
1 Aug 1952