Tungchow I

Sister ship of Hangchow

History
Nov. 1904. Sold to the Russian Ministry of war, during the Russian - Japanese War. Renamed "Dneipr"

1906. After cessation of the war, sold to the Far Eastern Navigation Co., Vladivostock.

!909. Sold to the Ningpo Shaoshing S.N.Co., Shanghai. Renamed "Yungshin" for the service between Shanghai and Foochow.

'''May 1st. 1933'''. During the voyage from Foochow to Shanghai, became wrecked on Chusu Island - total loss. The vessel was looted by pirates before the customs protection vessel could rescue/safegaurd the cargo. 300 passengers landed, 13 passengers seized by the pirates.

Service
Built for the China coast trade.