Formerly a fishing trawler built in Germany, the Hansa was commission-about twenty years ago and was Fecently reconditioned for cargo and [passenger service in the Yangtze. During her nineteen years in Chinese waters she made two journeys to, Formosa, and is said to have been a ood seagoing vessel, Only a week ago the Hansa was in Jdificulties on the Yangtze during the recent typhoon and the British Navy, through H.M.S. Scarab, rendered valuable service to the vessel, the owners stated yesterday.
Under the command of Capt, Hofting, who handed over to Capt. Chang,' the Hanso's screw became Jentangled with a light lighters chain on the Lower Yangize during the typhoon, and help was requested. HIMS, Scarab was soon on the spot land 'a rescue party led by It. Commander OBS. Clitherow' freed the [screw from the chain and towed the heavily laden steamer to a safe anchorage before proceeding on her Speaking of this incident, which was brought to mind by the disaster which befell the vessel, the owners bestowed the highest praise on the loticers and men of the Scarab, adding that it gave striking proof of the British navy's traditional chivalry and excellent spirit of comradeship.
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