Tunsin
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| Tunsin | |
|---|---|
| Type | Cargo, Passenger. |
| Gross Registered Tonnage | 774 tons |
| Builder | Samudra Bros., Poplar, London |
| Delivery date | 1863 |
| Hull | Iron |
| Decks | 2 |
| Length | 243.3 ft. |
| Width | 26 ft. |
| Depth | 12.8 ft. |
| Engine Builder | John Penn & Co., London |
| Engine Supplier | John Penn & Co., London |
| Engine Type | Horizontal - oscillating (steam) |
| Engine cylinders | 2 cylinder. |
| Engine Power | 140 nhp. |
| Propulsion mode | Paddle |
| Boiler | 2 x single ended |
| Fuel | Coal |
| Delivered to owner | George Barnet & Co., Shanghai. as "Tunsin" |
Contents
History
Built as a blockade runner for use in the American Civil war.
1863. Completed for George Barnet & Co. London. The two vessels "Tunsin" and "Glengyle" were the first ships purchased to start the new company.
1864, May 25th. Arrived in Shanghai as "Tunsin" and placed on Ningpo-Hankow service. Hull painted white.
1867. March. Sold to F.A.Groom, Shanghai, for a Chinese syndicate, managed by Glover & Co.
1867. Transfered to Union Steam Navigation Co., Shanghai, with same managers.
1873, March 31st. Taken over and placed on CNCo's first sailing on the Shanghai - Hankow service.
1880. Hull painted a light grey.
1885 May.Converted into a pontoon landing stage at Swatow.
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