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OPAYS
10 DAYS
5 DAYS
THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 2, 1988
LAUNCH OF NEW JARDINE STEAMER, WINGSANG
The Indo-China Steam Naviga-sidered and Thermotank, ventilation tion Company's new single screw has been installed to supply hot or cold air at will to all public rooms and passenger and cargo steamer, the cabins. To provide ample deck space 8.8. Wing Sang, was launched this for cabin passengers, the four 30" ateel morning in the presence of a large lifeboats amidships are carried by pa- and distinguished gathering, cluding His Excellency the ernor and Lady Northcote.
and extinguishing systems are fitted Mrs. Landale, wife of Mr. D. F. throughout the ship. Landale, of Messrs. Jardine, Ma-four crank triple expansion steam en- Propelling machinery consists of one theson and Company, performed gine with "Gotaverken" Turbo-com- the christening ceremony at 11 a.m. pressor and steam is supplied by three After the launch, the toasts of the Scotch boilers working at 220 lbs. per Victoria-dale were honoured.
builders, the owners and of Mrs. Lan-square inch pressure. Ample power is provided to give well over 14 Knots on Arrive
in-tent davits of the overframe type. The latest methods of piracy prevention Gov-have been embodied and fire detection
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The Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, propos- Service. ing the toast, said:
The association between the Kowloon "Of all the duties that fall to the Dock and the Indo-China, as Mr. Dod- lot of the Chairman of a Dock Com-well has said, dates back to 1881 but pany, presiding at the launch of a new the association between the Kowloon ship is the most pleasing and satis-Dock and the General Managers dates factory. He gets that rare feeling of back even further to 1866 when the something accomplished, something Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Co. done. But when three launchings of was incorporated with Mr. James vessels for the same owners come Whittal, at that time the Senior Part- along within the short space of just ner of my firm, Sir Thomas Sutherland over two months, it is by no means an of the P. and Ó. and Mr. Douglas Lap- easy task for him to think of some-raik as founders, I believe that this thing fresh to say on each occasion. association dates back still further than At the launching of the "Liwo" a 1866 but this was in connection with few weeks ago, I referred to our long our Opium Clippers, so I won't en- and happy association with the Indo-large on it! China Steam Navigation Company, The name "Wing Sang" means ever- which dates back to 1881 when they lasting increase, a pleasant but pre- were incorporated. Since that time, sumptious name and commemorates a we have built many ships for them famous vessel which was constructed but not by any means as many as we for us in 1883, not I regret to say by should like. They have upon
occa- the Kowloon Dock, but notwithstand- sions forsaken us for the Home yards.ing this drawback she gave us 40 years. Hong Kong being the logical place for of excellent service and I have little building China coasters, we are put-doubt but that with the sterling work ting our very best workmanship into which Mr. Cock and his merry men the "Liwo" "Wing Sang" and "Tai have put into this new "Wing Sang Sang" in the confident expectation that she will give us ever longer service. in future our friends will abandon the
idea of building elsewhere.
During the last 20 years, the Indo-
China Company, like the Dock Com-TO-DAY'S
pany, have had their ups and
During the last year or so, we have
both experienced better times, and no TENNIS LEAGUE
shipping company deserves them more
than does the Indo-China Company.
The way in which their steamers have PROGRAMME
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Weather permitting, four matches
Tennis
and dangers of the last 9 months, is are down for decision to-day in the beyond all praise. Indeed, had it not “C” Division of the Lawn been for the assistance rendered by League.
their fleet and by that of the China To-day's and to-morrow's fixtures: Navigation Company, in clearing up are as follows:- the cargo chaos and congestion' creat-
ed by the sudden outbreak of hostili- ties, a most serious situation would have arisen for all merchants and traders in this part of the world.
We are greatly honoured to-day to welcome amongst our guests His Ex- cellency The Governor, and Lady Northcote. They are, I believe, attend- ing their first launching ceremony, and it is therefore gratifying that every- thing so far has gone off without a hitch.
Mr. Landale, on behalf of his wife and the Indo-China Company, express- ed thanks.
C. de R. C.C.C. H.K.U.T.C. I.R.C.
A.T.C. C.B.A.
C.R.C.
the
C. de R. C.C.C.
Mr. Cock, Chief Manager of Dock Company, then presented Mrs. Landale with a diamond bracelet, say- ing:
"I thank Mr. Landale for proposing. c.s.c.c. the toast of the Dock Company and you Ladies and Gentlemen for the way
you accepted it.
To-day
"C" DIVISION
v. A.T.C.
v. S.C.A.A. v.-K.T:G.C.A. v. K.C.C.
To-morrow
"D" DIVISION
V. S.C.A.A. v. R.S.C. v. P.R.C.
v. K.T.G.C.A.
V. K.I.T.C.
V. K.C.C.
Before I say anything else I would HENRY ARMSTRONG
be glad if Mrs. Landale would accept AFTER THE
from us a momento of the occasion.
In such work as the design and con- struction of Sang" we have the primary duty of pleasing our clients but we also have the self imposed one of satisfying our- selves.
a ship like the Wing TRIPLE CROWN
New York, To-day.
Boxing Promoter Mike Jacobs an--
I know that we will be satisfied, for nounced yesterday that Henry Arm-- nothing will be put into this ship but strong, the holder of the world's the best. I am confident also Mr. Landale, Mr. Tod and The Indo-titles, would meet Lou Ambers, the that featherweight and welterweight China Staff will be satisfied.”、
THE NEW SHIP
The dimension of the new vessel are 310' x' 48' x 27' with a gross tonnage of about 3,500 and has been built to
Lloyds highest class and to conform
to' latest requirements of the Hong Kong Government Marine Surveyor and the Simla Rules.
Marine Surveyor
holder, for the world lightweight: title, on July 26. Reuter
HEARTS DEFEAT BRENTFORD
Glasgow, To-day.
Yet another English League First
Cargo is handled through large hat- ches by 9 steel derricks for 5 ton lifts and one for 20 tons, all of which aro worked by silent running electric win- ches to which power is supplied by a Division team was eliminated from steam generating sets aach 115 K.W. the British Empire Exhibition soc-- at 220 volts D.C. Side Cargo doors are cer also fitted for cargo working. Hearts beat Brentford by the only
tournament yesterday when? The comfort of all classes, of pas-
sengers carried has been carefully con goal of the match-Reuter.tel
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