Szechuen II

Sister ship of the Sinkiang II

History
1920. The "Szechuen II", was a post World War 1 version of the "Sinkiang I". There were minor differences to the specifications, however they remained similar in appearance.

N.B., The Szechuen III, Shansi II, Sinkiang II and the "Soochow III" were post World War 2 versions of the Sinkiang I class of vessels.

'''Nov 27th. 1942.''' On military service during a voyage from Haifa to Port Said, loaded with aviation fuel, exploded in a pillar of flame and sank. Sabotage was suspected but never proved.

Service
Built for the China coast trade.