Block companies (German Shipping Company)

Heinrich Block; J.C.M.Block

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Heinrich Block

Heinrich Block
The company was located in Hamburg. It is a white over green over white horizontal triband with ratio approx 1:3:1 and a red capitals “HB” in a white lozenge in the centre, the “B” being clearly higher.
Source: Title: „Flaggen, Schornsteine, Reedereien- Flaggen und Schornsteine der deutschen Reedereien und ihre Schiffe über 300 BRT“; Hamburg 1957; p.F2.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 8 Apr 2009

J.C.M.Block

This company used a white flag with black serifed capital letters "JB".
Source: Jürgen Meyer: "Hamburger Segelschiffe von 1795-1945"; ISBN 3-89225-400-1; Hamburg 1999; cover inside.
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 22 Mar 2007