David Bolam (博澜), CMCS Harbour Master, Shanghai
Collection
Identifier
Ro-s003
Copyright
© Malcolm Rosholt
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Ro-s003. Typed and handwritten captions on back of photograph. This photograph is thought to depict David Bolam, who trained in South Shields, England, and served at sea including runs from New Zealand to UK. His career with the Chinese Maritime Customs Service began in 1924. During the war he was interned and tortured by the Japanese. Bolam withdrew from the CMCS in 1947.
Location
Estimated Date
1935-1937
Photographer
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph