Sinking of S.S. 'Loong Sang' during typhoon, Hong Kong
Collection
Identifier
RD-s127
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: RD-s127. Number on print: 8. Emp. Of Australia = RMS 'Empress of Australia' (Canadian Pacific Steamship). The Indo-China Steam Navigation Company's steamer Loong Sang (Loongsang) sank off the Osaka Shosen Kaisha Wharf with heavy loss of life. Photograph taken during or after the typhoon of 18th August 1923. See RD-s129.
Caption on photograph
S.S. Loong Sang. / Note how near she was to the Jap. pier & also Emp. Of Australia / nothing could be done. / People were just swept off pier into sea. / 8
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