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Irrawaddy Flotilla Company
Boats, Buildings and Office Staff from the collection of
Capt. Hugh J. Chubb
The collection is held at the National Museums Liverpool - www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Curator of Photographs - [email protected]
Curator of Photographs - [email protected]
Ref: Box 1
1b Inside cover
1c Cap Tally as worn by Flotilla Ratings
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1f Hon. East India Co. S.S. Nerbudda, Amarapoora 1855
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1g Model of the Hon. East India Co. Steamers
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2. Col. Fytche, 1867
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3. P.S. Mandalay built in 1868, delivered in 1869, wrecked June 1869
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4. P.S. “Mandalay” wrecked at Bwetche Chaung in 1869.
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5. P.S. “Rangoon” 1873, across an outcrop of rock opposite Prome. Her back broke as soon as she hit.
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6. Wreck of P.S. “Rangoon” opposite Prome 1873, she as built in 1872.
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7. Wreck of P.S. “Rangoon” she was built in 1872 and wrecked opposite Prome in 1873. 220ft x 22ft x 8ft.
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8. “Aloungpayak” 1872, 245 x 26.8 x 8. 569 tons, first of fourteen mail steamers, Iron, built by Duncan, broken up 1896.
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9. P.S. Irrawaddy. Iron built by R. Duncan 247.2 x 28. x 7.5, tons 516. Sank a Habance 1913.
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10. Erecting P.S. Ashley Eden at Dalla in 1873. She was built by Duncan with engines by Runken & Blackmore and became Hulk 38 in 1893.
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11. Photo of one steamer, with handwritten names at the top; Thames, xxxx, Talifoo, Irrawaddy and Ashley Eden and the words Builders R. Duncan & Co.
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12. P.S. Shoaymyo built 1876 of iron by Duncan, engines Rauken & Blackmore, 251 x 28 x 7
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13. P.S. Shoaymyo, 1876, 251 x 28 x 7. Tons 561, Built by Duncan with engines by Rauken and Blackmore. BU 1897.
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14. Rangoon, 1879, 250ft. Burma Railways 1893. Broken up 1938.
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16. Yankentaun. Burned out at the Hastings Anchorage, 1891.
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17. P.S. Yankentaun. Burned out 1891. Fore end of Upper deck.
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18. Gunboat Sir William Peel built in 1866
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19. Wreck at Kanance said to be P.S. Sir William Peel
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20. Thooreah, 1879-1887
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21. “Momein,” 1885, 250 x 30 x 9 Tons 495. Broken up and sunk at Pinthet in 1929 Myale Village.
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22. Momein with upper deck removed after 1904. She was sunk at Pinthet in 1929. Mandalay Bhamo Service. Photo by Watts and Skeen
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23. P.S. “Momein” aground at Kyangyat.
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24. Momein aground at Kyangyat, 1919.
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26. Steamer Momein aground at Kyangyat.
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27. P.S. Momein built 1885, wrecked at Pinthet in Feb. 1929.
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28. P.S. Mandalay 1886
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29. Thambyadine, 1879-1925, 160 x 24 x 7.7. 235 tons.
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30. Steamer Thambyadine.
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31. Saung Village, S.S. Thambyadine at bank 1879.
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32. Palow, 1879-1930
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33. Palow, 1879, 244 tons. Broken up 1930.
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34. Amherst, 1886, 237 tons. Mast removed.
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35. Yandoon, 1886, 65 tons. Was Originally named Nyaungdaw, renamed with the present day spelling.
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36. “Ananda I” and “Okpho” laid up at Mandalay, 1895.
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37. “Okpho,” built 1879, Spent 2 L.W. Seasons ashore in 1902 and 1918 and was broken up 1920. She and “Daga” had no masts.
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38. P.S. “Amherst” alongside Hulk “Jumna” at Mandalay, 1888.
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39. P.S. “Daga” built 1887. Sold to Burma Railways in 1904, sister to “Amherst.” “Amherst” and “Dada” had no masts
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40. “Munepoor” 1887-1920, 250 x 35.1 x 9.8, 674 tons. Built by Denny and steamed out from Scotland.
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41. “Pago” 1887-1911, 250 x 35.1 x 9.8, 674 tons. Class of 5 ships. Steamed out and used on Cargo and Oil runs.
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42. Flat 81 lying alongside S.S. “Manwyne” at China Street Jetty, 1896.
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43. Dalla Slipway c. 1898 showing boiler used for haulage.
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44. “Scorpio” 1898, 65 x 14 x 6 ½. Scrapped and sunk 1930.
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45. Special Steamer “Ava” built 1888. She was burnt and rebuilt four times finally scrapped in 1922.
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46. “Ava” 1888, tons 676, 250 x 35.1 x 9.8, same dimensions as “Pago” class but used as Oil steamer.
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47. Cargo steamer “Ava” burned out in 1902. She was burned four times and each time rebuilt, 1888-1922.
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49. “Ava”1888. 1902 burned out engine room.
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51. Hull of “Ava” after 3rd fire. Engines and boilers were used in a new hull – “Ava IV.”
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52. “Dufferin” 1886-1933, 310 x 40.1 x 11.7, 1033 tons. Built by Denny. Sister to “Beeloo” – Hulk is one of first steamers ex “Jumna” 1832.
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53. Cargo Steamer “Beeloo” at Pakokku. “Beeloo” 1886, 1033 tons.
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54. Cargo Steamer “Mindoon.”
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54. P.S. “Mindoon,” showing extra cabins fitted to carry Viceroy of India Lord Dufferin in 1886.
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55. “Yomah” 1885 – 1904. 310 x 40.9 x 9.7, 897 tons. Built by Denny, Dumbarton. Destroyed by fire at Nyaunghla 1904.
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57. “Beeloo” 1886, 1032 tons. Speed 18 and one half, broken up 1932 – sunk Pegu river.
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58. “Mindoon” 1885, 897 tons. Broken up 1912 – 310 ft. compound engines.
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60. “Shanghai” 1884-1892, 261 x 35 x 9.9, 732 tons.
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61. I.G.S.N. P.S. “Foochaw” and Flats 48 Bantone.. Flat 58 and two others laid up Hastings 1887.
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62. “Mogoung” 1887-1925
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63. “Mogoung” 1887-1925, 180ft. to 232ft. at Dalla 1906.
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64. Steamer “Mogoung” 1887 lengthened 1906 to 232ft. Broken up 1925.
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65. Salvage Steamer “Rescue” 1887, 120 x 22 x 6.8, 135 tons. Denny & Co. Dumbarton. Still n service in 1960.
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66. “Rescue“ 1887, 135 tons. Appearance before fire at Myngyan 1923.
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67. “Rescue“ 1887, as rebuilt after 1923 fire.
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68. “Radoe” Built 1882 by Seath and Co. Rutherglen. 90 x 14 x 6.1, tons 73. I.H.P. 90.
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69. P.S. “Nyoungdon” built 1886 by Denny. 105 x 18 x 4.5, 65 tons. Rebuilt and re-named “Yandoon”, Daga Service.
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70. “Pouktan” built 1886
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71. “Cambay” built 1886
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72. “Tokio” built 1901
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73. Steamer “Tokio.” Katha Bhamo Ferry Service.
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74. “Tarok” built 1901, 149.5 x 25 x 5.6, 135 tons. Sunk 1942 at Katha to deny to enemy.
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75. “Tarok” 1901-1942. Feeder Paddle Steamer, Class of 3.
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76. “Thambyadine” 1879. As rebuilt in early 1900s, no mast and Denny Paddle faces.
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77. Express Steamer “Burma” built 1902
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78. Express Steamer “India” built 1903.
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79. “India” at Rangoon when new in 1903. Lt. Governor of Burma leaving vessel after inspection.
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80. “India” building on Dalla slip. “Burma” outside her.
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81. “India” returns from trials in Rangoon river, 1903.
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82. “Japan” 1904, 1320 tons nett, 2300 gross, sunk Katha 1942 to deny her use to Japanese. Photo shows her when carrying King George V from Mandalay to Prome.
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83. “Japan” built 1904, 328.5 x 46.1 x 10.7, tons nett 1320, gross 2300, sunk at Katha 1942.
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84. “Siam” 1903. 328.5 x 46.1, 1319 nett, 2300 gross, sunk Katha 4.5.42. to dent her to Japanese army.
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85. “Nepaul” 1909. 329 x 46.1 x 10.7, 1701 nett, 2800 gross, sunk below Katha May 1942. to dent her to Japanese army.
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86. Oil towing steamer “Shan” on side slip at Dalla. “Shan” 1888 was once a cargo steamer later on oil run. She was hulked in 1914 as flat 64.
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87. “Shan” on side slipway at Dalla before its conversion to electricity for lifting 1910.
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88. “Assam” in Bassein Creek 1929, two 225ft. flats.
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89. or 90. “Mysore” built 1913. Built as Cargo steamer but later converted to mail steamer, 313 x 46 x 10.8, tons 1248. Sunk as hospital ship, Katha, May 4th 1942.
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91. “Burma” 1902, 310 x 46 x 10.7, 1223 nett, 2300 gross. Converted to hulk 65 in 1926.
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92. “Taping” 1907, 235.2 x 32.1 x 8.8, 597ft. at Mandalay 1928.
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93. “Mandalay II” 1886, 488 tons, engines ex “Taping.”
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94. “Munepoor” 1887, 674 tons.
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95. “Tokio” 1901, 135 tons.
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96. “Taping II” 1907, 597 tons.
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97. “Talifoo II” 1914, 973 tons.
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98. “Ava III”1888, 676 tons.
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99. “Hindustan” 1896, 1227 tons.
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100. “Burma” 1902, 1223 tons.
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101. “Prome” 1904, 752 tons.
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102a - “Java” alongside 106A coal flat at Mandalay, 1919.
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103. “India” 1903, 310 x 46 x 11, 1162 tons. Denny
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104. “Ceylon” 1906, 326 x 46 x 11, 1311 tons. Denny
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105. “Nepaul” 1909, 326 x 46 x 11, 1701 tons. Denny, 2865 passengers.
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106. “Java” 1904, 326 x 46 x 11, 1321 tons. Denny.
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107. “China” 1888, 1224 tons nett, 2500 gross.
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108. “Punjab” 1913, 1248 tons nett, 2600 gross.
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109. “Mysore” 1913, 1248 tons nett, 2600 gross.
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110. “India” 1903, 1162 tons.
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111. “Nepaul” 1909, 1701 tons.
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112. “Hindustan” 1897, 310 x 46 x 11, 1020 tons, Denny.
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113 P.S. “Taping” was built in 1907 by Denny, Dumbarton. etc. see catalogue for more info,
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114. R.M.S. “Taping” aground. Photo taken on May 20th 1910, river is Naw ......
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115. Paddle Steamer “Shwemyo II” built 1923, 460 tons.
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116. Steamer “China” 1888, 1224 tons, hulked 1923.
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117. Steamer “Beeloo” 1886, 1033 tons, broken up 1932.
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118. “Kawlin” built 1914, 186.2 x 30 x 7.1, 289 tons. Mesopotamia in WWI, sank at Thabuthyin 1942.
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119. “Talifoo” built 1914, 260.4 x 40.1 x 10.4, 973 nett tons, gross 2000. Sunk above Mandalay 1942.
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120. “Prome” built 1904, Oil towing steamer,250 x 37.1 x 10.3, 752 nett tons, 1500 gross. Broken up 1936.
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121. Dredger “Margaret” 100 x 34 x 8.6. Designed and built by Irrawaddy Flotilla
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122. “Margaret” passing Sagagyee.
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123. “Margaret”
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124. “Prome” 1904, 752 tons. 250ft. broken up 1936. Oil towing.
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125. “Talifoo” on Dalla slipway, 1931.
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126. “Kentung” built 1913, 176.1 x 30 x 7.1, 268 tons nett. Broken up 1934. Photo shows her ready to leave for Basra.
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127. “Kandy” built 1913, 176.1 x 30 x 7.1, tons 268. Converted salvage and dredger of Eroder system. Sunk Katha May 1942.
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128. Paddle Steamer “Kansi” at anchor, 7.7. 1917, Trial trip.
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129. “Kansi” 1917, Trial trip.
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130. “Kalaw” 1918, 334 nett tons, 700 gross. 12 vessels in class, sunk 1942 at Sagaing.
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131. “Kandaw” 1918, sunk in 1942 at Katha.
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132. “Koyan” 1918 at Ywatong, 185ft. 334 tons, speed 13 and one half.
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133. P.S. “Kandaw” 1917.
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134. “Thudaw” 1909, 118 tons, Bulloch Bros. Rangoon.
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135. “Koyan” 1918, 334 tons.
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136. “Kalaw” 1917, 334 tons.
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137. “Kaduma” 1919, 334 tons.
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138. “Shwelan” 1917, 438 ton.
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139. “Shweli” 1914, 434 tons. .... Bay.
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140. “Minsin” built by Denny in 1920, 125 x 25 x 5.5, tons 198, built specially for Katha Tigyaung Service.
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141. “Samalouk” 1924, 185ft. Triple expansion. One of four for Oil towing.
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142. “Samalouk” 1924, 185ft. Triple expansion. One of four for Oil towing.
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143. “Shwemyo” 1923 at Shwegu in 1928. Sunk 1942.
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144. “Mandalay” 1886 she had engines and boilers of P.S. “Taping” of 1877. Broken up 1925.
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145. “Shwelan” and “Taping” at Pinthet waiting water to proceed to Bhamo. Feb. 1928.
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146. “Shweli” 1914, 232 x 30 x 7.8., 434 tons. Foundered off Ceylon en route to Mesopotamia 1915.
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147. “Taping” coming up middle Defile, 1928.
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148. “Taping” coming up and “Sarak” going down middle Defile, 1928
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149. “Irrawaddy II” 1917, 513 tons.
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150. “Otaru”1909, water tube boilers 18 ½ knots – haulked 1934 Myngyan.
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151. “Minthamee” 1927, 200ft. (class of 6) Captured by Japanese 1942, bombed at Alon, Chindwin 1944.
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152. P.S. “Mintha” 200ft. x 32ft. x 7ft 6. Built 1927, received with Rangoon letter No. 349 of 13th May 1929.
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153. Paddle Steamer “Minlat” completed 1929.
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154. “Kobe” and “Ranoungto” No. 8 slip.
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155. Saloon of Irrawaddy P.S. Siam 1904.
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156. Saloon of Irrawaddy P.S. Ceylon 1906.
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157. Fort Cornwallis, Thayetmyo. A picture from the Graphic of 1885 showing captured King’s steamers.
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158. “Kathleen” – she led British fleet up river during Third Burma War 1885, later sunk King’s Bank below Mawers Point.
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159. “Thooreah” 1880, 257.5 x 34.1 x 8.8, 552 tons, carried the King and Queen of Burma as prisoners.
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159a 22nd November 1885, arrival of the Flotilla at Myoungoo – 3rd Burma War.
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160. 1885 – Two King’s steamers sunk at Myoungoo to prevent capture by British Forces in Third Burma War.
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161. “Palow” 1885, Capt. Beckett with gunboat “Bulldog” in tow, photo taken at Magwe Nov. 1885.
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162. “Yunan” towing oil flat “White Swan” fitted with six 9 inch Howitzers manned by R.A. Nov. 1885.
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163 1885, line of Burmese boats and S.S. “Limmathwai” sunk in Ava Rock Channel to obstruct British fleet’s attempt to reach Mandalay.
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164. “Pantanaw” 1874 to 1905. 119.2 x 20.2 x 6.6, 140 tons, built by R. Duncan, engines by Ranken and Blackmore, twin screw compound, in-turning screws. Broken up in 1905.
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165. T.S.S. “Pantanaw” in tow to Dalla to receive new and more powerful engines, built 1874, new engines 1880.
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166. “Pathein” 1875 to 1897, 140 x 22.6 x 7.5, 214 tons, built by R. Duncan, Port of Glasgow. Lost in H.W. season 1897 in Pawai on Chindwin river.
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167. T.S.S. “Waikema” at Shwelaung c. 1889.
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168. T.S.S. “Waikema” building at Dalla Dockyard 1879. 142.8 x 22.5 x 8.2, 243 tons.
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169. T.S.S. “Waikema” 1879 to 1897. 142 x 22.6 x 7.5, 243 tons. Hull built by I.F.C. at Dalla, engines by Denny Bros. Twin Screw, was Bassein mail or many years.
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170. T.S.S. “Panhlang” 1881 to 1902, 140 x 25.5 x 7.7, 208 tons. Built by R. Duncan & Co. Glasgow, sister ship “Naukmee.”
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171. “Ananda II,“ “Ataran,” 140 x 25 x 7.7, 206 tons, built by R. Duncan, with engines by Denny, 1885, hulked in 1901.
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172. T.S.S. “Syriam” 1888, boarded up ready to leave Dumbarton for Rangoon, she arrived in Jan 1889.
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173. “Naikban” built 1888, 165 x 27.1 x 9.2, 300 N.T. 700 G.T. Steamed out from Scotland, broken up Rangoon 1932. Rangoon Bassein Service.
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174. “Nagama” 1898, 180 x 34 x 11, 454 tons. Denny.
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175. S.S. “Nagama”
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176. S.S. “Naikban”
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177. Mandalay shore L.W. 1928, P.S. “Hanthawa” alongside flat 199
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178. “Naikban” 1888, twin screw, broken up 1932. My first command 1920. She steamed out from Clyde to Rangoon in 54 days with “Pago.”
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180. “Alguarda” “Gyne” 1886 to 87, “Naikban” “Syriam” 1888, Denny Bros. Dumbarton, 165 x 27.2 x 9.2 all about 300 tons. All steamed out. Broken up 1923 to 1933 at Rangoon.
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181. “Soochow” 1909, Denny, 155.4 x 28.1 8.1, Twin Screw, 310 tons, sisters “Kawchow” “Chinchow” Delta Services only.
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182. “Chinchow” 1909, 310 tons.
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183. “Kahbyoo” 1882 to 1925, 170 x 30.1 x 7.1, 279 tons. Built by Denny and was first Flotilla Stern Wheeler also was largest Stern wheel steamer in fleet.
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184. “Kahbyoo” 1882 when old she was converted to a rock puncher, broken up 1925.
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185. “Katha I” 1887, 154 tons, this was the second Stern Wheeler and was built at Rangoon, lost on Chindwin 1889.
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186. “Katha I” 1887, 154 tons, this was the second Stern Wheeler and was built at Rangoon, lost on Chindwin 1889.
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187. S.W. “Hata” 1888, 100 x 24 x 4, 81 tons, built by Denny, Dumbarton. Dismantled and hull presented to Deputy Commissioner, Monywa 1914.
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188. S.W. “Kendat.”
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189. S.W.S. “Kendat” 1886 to 1920, 120 x 24.6 x 4.1, 102 tons. Built by Yarrows, London, scuttled at Dedaye 1920.
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190. “Amyen” 1888, broken up 1925.
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191. “Katha II” built 1904, three decker passenger vessel afterwards cut down to single decker, broken up 1937.
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192. Taken on Aug. 30th a.m.
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193. Dalla Dockyard, “Katha” and “Falam” on slipway at Dalla, 1914.
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194. S.S. “Katha“ on No. 8 slip at Dalla Dockyard, built 1904 by Denny, 140 x 29 x 5.8, 211 tons, broken up Mandalay 1937.
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195. “Katha” 1904, broken up 1937, cut down to single decker 1918.
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196. “Katha” on slipway at Dalla Dockyard.
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197. “Siccim” 1914, Stern Wheel hospital ship in Mesopotamia, did not return.
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198. “Pima” 1914, 132 x 32 x 5.3, 181 tons, to Mesopotamia and never returned.
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199. “Namtu” 1918, 100 x 26 x 4.5, 117 tons, sunk Sittang May 1942.
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200. “Tiddim” 1902, Yarrow, London, 132 x 31 x 4.5, 213 tons. Lost in convoy en route to Basra 1916.
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201. “Falam” 1907, built by Yarrow, London, 132 x 31 x 4.7, 214 tons, to Mesopotamia 1916 but did not return to Burma.
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202. “Falam” 1907, 213 tons draft 1ft. 10 inches, went to Mesopotamia in 1917.
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203. “Tiddim” 1907, 213 tons, built by Yarrow, to Mesopotamia 1916.
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