Douglas LAPRAIK [1818-1869]
Douglas Lapraik was a British watchmaker, shipbuilder and shipping magnate of Scottish origins.
Lapraik arrived in Hong Kong in 1842 from Macao, working as a watchmaker. Some time later he started his own business. He soon found out that more money could be made in trading and shipping, therefore he became a shipping agent. During the 1850s and 1860s, he made much money and became one of the taipans of Hong Kong. With his money, he was involved in many business activities.