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'here have always been the closest of links between Hong Kong and the world of ships. Ship repairing and related services were among the very first activities of the infant Colony and despite inevitable ups and downs the industry has, in general, grown and prospered with the development of Hong Kong itself. Today, Hong Kong shipyards turn out craft of all types for buyers throughout the world. Hong Kong is also a major repair centre and has recently being carrying out increasing numbers of conversions of conven- tional ships into container carriers.

The picture on the preceding page shows the launching during the year of a newly-built tanker from the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company's shipyard at Hung Hom.