Hunan II

History
The first ship of a class of eight similar vessels, incorporating small differences. They were based on the design of the "N" class ("Newchwang II", built 1922) The "Hunan II", being the only steamship built by Scotts SB & Engineering. The "Yochow II" and "Yunnan III" both diesel engined, were also built by Scotts SB & Eng. Taikoo Dockyard built the steamships "Hoihow II", "Hupeh II", "Hanyang II", "Pakhoi III" and "Poyang II"

'''April 7th. 1937'''. When at Tongku, the anchor failed to hold while swinging, damage caused to the wharf and the Yunnan. The Master David Wilson was found to be not at fault.

September.2nd.1933. Blown ashore on to Chau Kung Island, Hong Kong, during a typhoon. Salvaged by Taikoo Dockyard.

1941. Shortly prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, she was stopped by a Japanese warship and her Chinese cargo confiscated.

1951. Attacked by armed junks near Hong Kong.

'''January 13th. 1962'''. Arrived at Hong Kong for breaking up.

Service
Built for the China Coast - Indo/China trade.