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KING SING

Shipbuildervessel built by Hall, Russell & Company, Limited (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1864 - 1992)

Date16 November 1895

Object NamePASSENGER AND CARGO VESSEL

MediumSTEEL

ClassificationsShip

Dimensionslength 261' x breadth 38 1/12' x depth 22 9/12'
gross tonnage: 2000 ton

Object numberABDSHIP001956

Keywords

Aberdeen Built Ships

About MeYard: Hall, Russell & Co.
Yard Number: 293
Official Number: 105771
Subsequent Names: HOCK SENG (1927)

Fate: unknown after 1931 (see note)

Propulsion: Steam
Description: Passenger and cargo vessel, 1 deck and a spar deck, forecastle 31', Bridge deck 72'.

Owners:
1895-1925: Indo China Steam Navigation Co. Ltd had their office at 28 Cornhill London, E.C. - Manager William Keswick.
1925: Thio K. Chuan.

Masters:
1901-04: Master F. A. Purkis

General History:
16/12/1895:
Shipbuilding in Aberdeen, 1895 - last vessel which left Hall Russell's yard in 1895 was magnificent steamer KING SING for Tientsin [China] trade. Launched 16 Nov., has been fitted with Howden's system of forced draught; electric light throughout vessel.
(Aberdeen Weekly Journal)

30/12/1895:
Trial trip of KING SING - in consequence of high southerly wind, heavy sea and dark atmosphere, which prevented marks of measured mile being seen from vessel, she had to put back to port without speed being tested. In the course of the short run compasses were adjusted, engines were found to work admirably and altogether the steamer behaved herself admirably in the heavy sea. Commanded by Mr. J.M. Hay, late of Union Line. Chief Officer is Mr. L.A. Muir and Chief Engineer Mr. Jon Mackintosh. Also on board Mr A.W. Baird, Lord Kelvin's assistant, who adjusted compasses made by James Whyte & Co., Glasgow, after patented design of Lord Kelvin. Steamer left Aberdeen yesterday afternoon for Blyth, where the measured mile will be run.
(Aberdeen Weekly Journal)

Note:
In Lloyd's 1931-32 HOCK SENG is listed under its radio call sign but not listed again in the main part of the book.
Triple expansion 3 cylinder steam engine by Hall Russell & Co., Aberdeen 295 H.P.
2 single ended boilers of 170lbs & 85lbs p.s.i.
Midship deep tank of 230 tons capacity
Fore peak tank - 90 tons aft peak tank 35 tons