HALL BROTHERS (1).
image by Phil Nelson, 10 April 2000
The house flag was added to some funnels in 1937. Jordan and Ocean Ships note the funnel flag without distinguishing the illustrated versions. After the acquisition of Duff, Herbert & Mitchell, Melbrook appears in Hall colours in a black-and-white photograph.
A black-and-white photograph of Bretwalda gives the impression of a black funnel base. Talbot-Booth shows the funnel flag pointing aft.
Brown 1982 notes that this livery was no longer likely to be seen.
The Newcastle business originated in 1847, acquired its first steamships in 1870 and was reconstituted in 1897. It operated Hall Bros. Steamship and acquired Duff, Herbert & Mitchell in October 1964. Shipowning ceased in August 1979 with voluntary liquidation.
United Kingdom, Newcastle.