The Archive · 1928

Accident in Yangtze Gorges

A. P. C, Vessel Chin Kwang on the Rocks News has reached Shanghai of fan accident to the Asiatic Petroleum Co's motor vessel Chin Kwang, which, in some manner yet uncertain, struck rocks about 33. miles above Ichang en March 25. A hole was torn in her side, but she was successfully beached, temporary repairs done, and the vessel refloated in water-light condition.

It is, however, probable that she will have to come to Shanghai for the permanent repairing. By latest news she had not yet arrived back at Ichang.

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