In April 1920 the Dutch coastal defence ships ('Hare Majesteits pantserschepen') HMS Marten Harpertszoon Tromp and HMS Hertog Hendrik called at Nanjing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong as part of a four-month "showing-the-flag" tour. This picture shows the commander of HMS Tromp inspecting the Guard of Honour.
Commanders of HMS Tromp and HMS Hertog Hendrik (Dutch) inspect Guard of Honour - April 1920
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Submitted by schultie
Date picture taken (may be approximate):
Thursday, April 1, 1920
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- Commanders of HMS Tromp and HMS Hertog Hendrik (Dutch) inspect Guard of Honour - April 1920 shows Place General Post Office (Connaught Rd / Pedder St site) [1911-1977]
- Commanders of HMS Tromp and HMS Hertog Hendrik (Dutch) inspect Guard of Honour - April 1920 shows Place Duke of Connaught Statue (2nd location) [1907-1942]
