The Archive · 1938

New Jardine Coaster Expected From South Capt. S. Schofield Is in

Command of the Esang

The Esang, one of the four new coasters purchased on April 5 in Hongkong by the L-C.SN. Ca. from the British Boxer Indemnity Commission, is on her way here from South China, on her first voyage on the company's coastal service.

Built in 1934 by Messrs. Barclay, Curie and Company of Glasgow, she is 3,415 tons gross, has two decks and 22 in., 36 in., and 60 in. stroke engines. According to latest advices, she called at Swatow on Thursday morning and should berth gt the Roosevelt Terminal Wharf on Monday morning.

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