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River Steamer “Wenchow

River Steamer “Wenchow

The River Steamer “Wenchow II ” built by Taikoo Dock in 1923 for use on the Yangtze River. This was presumably a replacement for the China Navigation Co.’s original S.S. “Wenchow” which was broken up in 1922. The first ship of this name was built by Scott & Co. of Greenock in Scotland in 1878.

Date picture taken (may be approximate): 
Monday, January 1, 1923