Private company

Australian Oriental Line

Shipping company between Sydney, Japan and Hong Kong

The Australian Oriental Line was a shipping company that operated between Sydney, Japan and Hong Kong. It was formed in 1912 by G.S. Yuill & Company. The company closed in 1961 due to the high costs of acquiring new vessels or refitting the existing fleet.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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House flag of Australian Oriental Line
Photo: Swiãtopôłk, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Australian Oriental Line was a shipping company that operated between Sydney, Japan and Hong Kong. It was formed in 1912 by G.S. Yuill & Company. The company closed in 1961 due to the high costs of acquiring new vessels or refitting the existing fleet.2

Timeline

  1. 1961Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1912Founded Founded1

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