Sinkiang II

History
The "Sinkiang II" was the first vessel of this class, an improved design of the 1922 "Kalgan II" class and were the last building of the traditional "China Coasters". The four ships were ordered during hostillities in the 2nd. world war, and as such were replacements for ships lost by enemy action. The other three vessels were the "Szechuen III", "Shansi II" and the "Soochow III".

June 1966. Sold to Asia Selatan Enterprises Ltd. Panama.(Kie Hock Shipping Co.Ltd.) Renamed "Tong Jit".

1967. Sold to Africa Shipping Co. Panama. Renamed "Gamsolo".

1969. Sold to the Kadina Enterprise S.A.. Panama. Renamed "Kadina".

May 19th.1977. While undergoing repairs at the Easter Passage Singapore, sank during a storm.

September 2nd.1978. Refloated by Selco Salvage and delivered to National Shipbreakers (Pte.) Ltd. for demolition.

Service
The four vessels "Sinkiang II", "Szechuen III", "Shansi II", and "Soochow III" were originally employed on the Shanghai-Tsingtao-Amoy-Swatow-Hong Kong service. The Chinese Nationalist Government, who at this time were still in conflict with the Communist regime, having given CNCo. permission to operate this service.

The Sinkiang II, along with the Shansi II, Soochow III, and Pakhoi III, were all employed in the formation of he N.G.A.L. service between Eastern Australia and New Guinea / Honiara (B.S,I.P,).

Events / Stories
There is a very fine builders' model of the "Sinkiang II" in CNCo's offices.