Hongkong, Nov. 11.
With a, capacity load of cargo and a large passenger list for Hongkong and Shanghai, the new 15,/80-ton P.
O. liner Canton, under the com mand of Captain Jack, formerly, of the Naldera, arrived here today on her maiden voyage to China' ana Japan.
is the first new British ship to come to the Far East for many years, and will be the latest and most up-to-date vessel plying between Europe and China.
After a brief stay here, she will sail for Shanghai, where she is due on November 14.
Specially designed for the Far Eastern run, the Canton is the last word in comfort. Her holds' are air-con-clitioned to avoid violeht changes in temperature.
With a length of 560 feet and a breath of 73 feet, the vessel has accommodation for 257 first-class passengers and 220 second-class passengers.
Besides six decks, the ship, which is ventilated on the Punkah-Louvre system, is fitted with lifts a' built-in. Swimming pool, a cinema, shower-baths and a idosed-in nursery with open playing space.
Included: in the vessel's crew are a surgeon, nursing sisters, a Hairdresser and an orchestra, The Centon will sail for London from Shanghai on December 6.—Reuter.
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