Hongkong Lightering and Storage Company, 1867
This article was first posted on 21st March 2017. Related Indhhk articles: J S Hook, Son & Company, shipping and commission agents
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7 Origin of the word ‘Godown’
Newsletter Five mentioned the term ‘godown’ and suggested it originated from 16th Century Portuguese, ‘gudão’ or possibly an Indian language. Godown remains a common term in many parts of India and was frequently used in 19th century Hong Kong (eg The Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited) and Chinese ports. Does any reader have more information?
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