Steamer Sunk Near Kiangnan Arsenal A serious accident occurred on the river on December 30 near Kiangnan Arsenal. The str. Taito Maru, of Osaka, chartered by the Kailan Mining Administration, was proceeding to a berth in the upper reaches and, while swinging to her anchor, fouled the stem of the Chinese cruiser Hai Yung, moored off the Arsenal. The Taito was so badly damaged that she sank alongside the cruiser.
The Shanghai Tug & Lighter Company's tugs, Alexandra and Vulcan were brought up and drow the cruiser clear of the wreck. The Taito now lies in about 20 ft. of ater, with her decks awash at low tide. She had a full cargo of coal for the Kailan company.
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