Can this be confirmed.

Posts : 2558 Join date : 2009-04-06 Age : 62 Location : UK

Never heard of this ship being involved in the Zulu War.

"CHINA": 1862 - 1906

Gross Tonnage-: 2,638, Dimensions: 99.42 x 12.31m, Number of funnels:1,Number of masts: 3
Construction: Iron, Propulsion: Single screw,Engines: Geared oscillating, two Service speed - 12 knots
Builder: Robert Napier & Sons, Glasgow. Passenger accommodation: 268 1st Class, 771 2nd Class
The China was launched in October 1861 and made its maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York on 15 March 1862, continuing this service until 1865 when it began to sail the Liverpool-Halifax-Boston route. This service continued until 1867. The Liverpool-New York service was resumed for the period 1868-72.
On 21 September 1872 it sailed from Liverpool to New York but had to put back to Queenstown with a cracked cylinder. In 1873 compound engines were fitted by Barclay, Curle & Co., Glasgow. In 1874 it resumed the Liverpool - New York service until 1880 when it was sold to Spain and was renamed "Magallanes". It was also employed as a transport in the Zulu War in 1879. In 1889 it was sold to a Norwegian firm, renamed Theodor,and converted into a four masted barque. On 2 March 1906, whilst sailing from Tampa to Yokohama, it went missing.

Guest

Hi John,

"China" was owned by the Cunard Line and was hired by the Royal Navy as a transport ship after the Battle Of Ishlandwana when Lord Chelmsford asked for reinforcements.

"China" brought 28 officers and 897 men of the 94th battalion from Southhampton, embarking on 26th February and disembarking 2nd April, 1879 at Natal.

Petty Officer Tom

Posts : 2558 Join date : 2009-04-06 Age : 62 Location : UK

Thanks Tom. That will do for me. !!

Guest

John,

Here is a list of merchant ships that participated in transporting troops and supplies during the Zulu War.

Andean
Florence
Natal
Queen Margaret
Umvoti
Clyde
Manora
Tom Morton
China
Olympus
Palmyra
Russia
Borussia
Dublin Castle
Dunrobin Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Taymouth Castle
Warwick Castle
City of Venice
City of Paris
Egypt
England
France
Spain
African (Coastal Steamer)
American
Asiatic
German
Danube
Nyanza
Pretoria
Roman

Not a complete list I am sure. So everyone feel free to add to it.

Petty Officer Tom

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