Suiyang

Sister ship of the "Sinkiang I".

History
March 27th 1946. Struck a mine 4 nautical miles above Paknam, in the Chao Phraya River downstream of Bangkok, beached on the river bank.

Service
Built for the China coast trade.

Events / Stories
The Suiyang was part of Convoy MKS025 which departed Alexandria to Malta on September 14th. 1943. The Master was William Thomas Paul with Neil McMillan as 1st Mate. The London Gazette dated November 23rd. 1943, reported that the Master and 1st. Mate were awarded "Commendation for Good Services" during the convoy.