Name: | PEKING |
Type: | Cargo Ship |
Launched: | 28/05/1881 |
Completed: | 02/07/1881 |
Builder: | J Wigham Richardson & Co |
Yard: | Neptune Yard, Low Walker |
Yard Number: | 132 |
Dimensions: | 1476grt, 954rt, 1800dwt, 269.0 x 33.0 x 23.0ft |
Engines: | C2cyl (31 & 62 x 39ins), 200nhp |
Engines by: | J Wigham Richardson & Co, Low Walker |
Propulsion: | 1 x Screw, 13.0knots (trials) |
Construction: | Iron |
Reg Number: | 82896 |
History: | |
02/07/1881 | Watts, Milburn & Co, London |
15/05/1888 | Chinesische Kustenfahart Ges, Hamburg |
06/05/1892 | Sank |
Comments: | 28/05/1881: Launched as CANTON |
Contract Price £26200, Profit £3772-9s-3d | |
15/05/1888: Sold for £18000 | |
06/05/1892: Sank when in collision with FUSHUN (2362/83) near Elliot Island | |
En route from Wuhu to Hong Kong |