A young German canoeist, travelling to Shanghai with three collapsible canoes and an assorted dozen of haversacks out of which he could produce anything from a smart evening Gress suit to a sports shirt and shorts, has just died in Hongkong, bringing to an end one of the most interesting round-the-world trips to have been made in recent years, Shanghai, therefore, will not have the pleasure of meeting him.
Herr Heinz Pappenberger, 35 years of age, arrived in Hongkong from Singapore in May last, with a record of 23,000 miles of canoeing since he left Munich seven years ago on a trip from Germany to Shanghai, He arrived in Hongkong by steamer, bringing with him his three canoes and an assorted dozen of haversacks, satchels and other miscellaneous gear.
He left Munich in 1931 with six companions; when he reached Hongkong he was the sole survivor. One of the members of the party di appeared in India; two were shot dead by bandit Bedouins; the other three were drowned when one of the canoes capsized between Aden and the coast of India Even in quiet Hongkong Herr Pappenberger's adventures did not cease. Off West Point on August 10 came his last adventure; his canoe overturned and he had to be rescued by boatmen. As a result of this mis hap, he suffered from dysentery and went into the Queen Mary Hospital for treatment. He was discharged on August 30.
Last week he fell ill and died soon after being admitted to the French Hospital He is survived by his parents, who are living in Germany.
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