It's a small world! I went to HK in 1957 as a 10yr old schoolboy on board the 'Nevasa' (British India Steam Navigation Company - Captain Bond) and came back a couple of years later on the 'Oxfordshire' (Bibby Line - Captain Fitch). 4 weeks each way calling at Singapore, Colombo, Aden, Malta and Gibraltar. My father was in the RN and we went out there as a family.
As you say, Warmtoast, 'What a way to go - and come back!'