On the bridge of the newly built 'Shuntien', 1934
Collection
Identifier
Sw29-185
Copyright
© 2008 John Swire & Sons Ltd.
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Sw29-185. Khaki cloth ‘Kodak Negative Album’, 12 cm x 9.5 cm. 187 negatives sized 1.5 inches x 1.25 inches -:- 40mm x 30mm. The album was later labelled ‘P62/V’. 'Shuntien' (1934-1941) was a China Navigation Company ship (CN Co.). Instruments on the bridge shown in this photograph include a compass and a telegraph, as well as the ship's bell.
Caption in album or on mount
Album cover: ‘R 4/1933 -4/34 China 1-23’ Album index: Folio (Sleeve) 98, two negatives: HK May
Location
Date
May 1934
Photographer
Material
Negative
Media
Black and white photograph
Repository
Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library, University of London
