The Fleets
This page covers Jardine, Matheson & Co. /China Coast Steam Nav. Co. / Indo-China Steam Nav. Co. / Yangtse S.N. Co.
The company was formed by two Scots, William Jardine and James Matheson in 1832 at Canton. The new firm prospered and by 1839 when the Chinese Government expelled foreign traders from Canton, it had achieved a dominant position in the opium trade. Regular runs were made between Canton and Calcutta and experimented with chartered steamships as early as 1830.
After the Opium Wars of 1840-42, the company moved to Hong Kong and also opened a branch at Shanghai to give access to trade in the Yangtze basin. After the early experiments in steam, the company became seriously involved in steamships in the mid-1850s on the Bengal - China trade. At about the same time, regular services were instituted on the China coast with occasional diversions to Japan.
In 1873 a subsidiary, the China Coast S.N Co. was formed to operate between Chinese ports and Japan. The Indo-China S.N. Co. was floated in 1881 and took over the fleet of the China Coast S.N. Co. and operated Chinese coastal services and to Singapore, Calcutta and Vladivostok. A new service from Hong Kong to Manila opened in 1885. Trade flourished until the end of the second world war when the treaty of 1943 caused the loss of Yangtze River trade and trade between Chinese coastal ports.and the company diversified into the China - Australia trade.
At the end of 1955 passenger trade between the Far East, Straits and Bay of Bengal was abandoned and the same year, Auckland was added to the Australia service. However, increasing competition fron Indian and Japanese companies caused a decline in business and in 1974 ICSNC, London was liquidated. ICSNC, Hong Kong moved into the bulk shipping business in conjunction with the Wah Kwong group and also became involved in the Gearbulk pool of container shipping, but diversified into other industries.
Many thanks to Ted Finch for his assistance in collecting this data. The following list was extracted from various sources. This is not an all inclusive list but should only be used as a guide.
The following abbreviations are used in the following tables:
- CCSNC - China Coast Steam Navigation Co.
- ICSNC - Indo-China Steam Navigation Co.
- YSNC - Yangtze Steam Navigation Co.
- MOWT - Ministry of War Transport
Company Ships
| Name | Built | Additional Information | GRT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amara | 1891 | 1896 purchased from Clan Line, Glasgow, 1911 sold to O. Asa, Uraga renamed Taga Maru. | 2,454 |
| Anniversary Thistle | 1982 | 1985 sold to Klaveness Shipping (HK) Ltd. | 35,976 |
| Anwo Venture | 1977 | 1985 sold to Upstream Shipping Corp, Athens renamed Rio Venture. | 10,409 |
| Appin | 1869 | 1882 sold to G. Ortiz, Manila renamed Visayas. | 654 |
| Appleleaf | 1979 | 1988 still in service as fleet auxiliary tanker. | 19,975 |
| Asian Adventuress | 1976 | ex- Aldgate, 1979 purchased from Loxhall Shipping Ltd, Hong Kong renamed Asian Adventuress, 1981 sold to Odin Shipping Ltd, (J. Lauritzen) Nassau renamed Anita Dan. | 19,450 |
| Asian Thistle | 1984 | 1985 sold to C. Y. Tung. | 37,472 |
| Bergen Thistle | 1974 | 1986 sold to Craigwin Co., Hong Kong renamed Bergen Arrow. | 25,063 |
| Brambleleaf | 1980 | chartered to MOD, 1986 sold to Ministry of Defence. | 20,440 |
| Brazilian Vitoria | 1977 | 1985 sold to Wah Kwong Group. | 69,339 |
| Cairnsmore (1) | 1975 | 1978 sold to Ocean Tramping Co., Hong Kong renamed Seakittie. | 15,883 |
| Cairnsmore (2) | 1982 | 1986 sold to Guabito Cia Nav., Piraeus renamed Captain Sarantis. | 20,781 |
| Canton | 1880 | 1885 purchased from J. C. Jacques & Co., London, 1904 sold to von Fischerz, Shanghai. | 1,688 |
| Cape Thistle | 1982 | 1986 sold to Kriti Hero Shipping Co., Piraeus renamed Kriti Rock. | 18,250 |
| Carrel | 1970 | 1976 sold to Nigerian Green Lines, Lagos renamed Niger Valley. | 9,244 |
| Carthage | 1857 | 1861 purchased from Denny & Campbell, 1864 sold to Hizen-Han, Japan renamed Koshi. | 736 |
| Chaksang (1) | 1917 | 21st Feb.1942 shelled and sunk by Japanese submarine I-166 off mouth of Irrawaddy. | 2,358 |
| Chaksang (2) | 1944 | ex- Weserbruck (North German Lloyd), 1945 managed for MOWT renamed Empire Fraser, 1947 purchased from MOWT renamed Chaksang, 1949 capsized at moorings in Hong Kong after explosion. | 1,931 |
| Chang Wo | 1891 | 1896 purchased from H. Smith, Shanghai, 1931 scrapped. | 1,065 |
| Chelydra | 1885 | 1891 purchased from Angier Bros, London, 1903 sold to Japan renamed Chiyo Maru and 1904 sunk as blockship at Port Arthur. | 2,467 |
| Cheong Shing | 1905 | 1932 scrapped. | 1,989 |
| Chevy Chase | 1859 | 1862 sold back to builders and resold to General Steam Nav. Co., London. | 810 |
| Chip Shing | 1905 | 1935 scrapped. | 1,984 |
| Choy Sang (1) | 1888 | 1901 sold to Asajiro Miwa, Uraga renamed Choy Sang Maru. | 1,880 |
| Choy Sang (2) | 1902 | 1922 driven ashore on Fort Island in typhoon, total loss. | 2,284 |
| Choysang | 1944 | ex- Aeolus (Neptun Line), ex- Empire Witham (MOWT), 1947 purchased from MOWT, 1948 renamed Choysang, 1960 sold to Hemisphere Shipping Co., Hong Kong renamed Milford. | 1,919 |
| Chun Sang | 1896 | 1925 sold to Moller & Co., Shanghai renamed Kwang Foh. | 2,218 |
| Chunsang | 1946 | ex- Bris, 1949 purchased from M. Thorvik, Oslo renamed Chunsang, 1956 sold to Wallem & Co., Hong Kong renamed Negobla. | 2,808 |
| Clan Alpine | 1862 | 1872 sold to Rio Parana SS Co., Liverpool. | 1,539 |
| Cluden (1) | 1965 | 1972 sold to Garth Shipping Co., Cardiff renamed Garthnewydd. | 22,341 |
| Cluden (2) | 1973 | 1973 sold to Deutsche Afrika Line, Hamburg renamed Transvaal. | 9,089 |
| Cluden (3) | 1978 | 1982 sold to China Ocean Shipping Co., Canton renamed Qing Jiang. | 9,327 |
| Collin | 1970 | 1976 sold to Arm. Nav. Proestos, Piraeus renamed Giannis Xilos. | 9,256 |
| Columbia | 1900 | 1903 purchased from Farnham, Boyd & Co., Shanghai, 1907 sold to East Asiatic Co., Vladivostok renamed Sibir. | 534 |
| Conquest | 1874 | 1877 sold to Kwong Li Yuen, Hong Kong. | 494 |
| Consolidated Venture | 1971 | 1978 purchased from Alliance Carriers Inc, Liberia, 1980 sold to Trinity Carriers Inc, Liberia. | 10,871 |
| Cree | 1970 | 1976 sold to Metcalf Motor Coasters Ltd, Liverpool renamed Robert M. | 1,745 |
| Dragon | 1867 | 1873 purchased from J. Holmes & Co., 1875 sold to M. C. Adams, Nagasaki. | 608 |
| E Sang (1) | 1891 | 1925 sold to Yuan On SS Co., Shanghai renamed Yuan On. | 1,783 |
| E Sang (2) | 1934 | ex- Hai Heng, 1938 purchased from China Merchants S.N. Co. renamed E Sang, 1951 chartered to MOT for Korean War, 1955 sold to On Thai Nav. Co., Hong Kong renamed Blissful. | 3,416 |
| Eagle Arrow | 1970 | 1977 purchased from Kriship Shipping Co., London, 1985 sold to Libertad Soc.de Carga, Panama renamed Aghia Markella. | 17,180 |
| Eastern Argosy | 1956 | 1970 sold to Santa Marina Shipping Co., Piraeus renamed Marina. | 6,907 |
| Eastern Cape | 1956 | ex- Hoegh Cape, 1967 purchased from Leif Hoegh & Co., Oslo renamed Eastern Cape, 1971 sold to Pacific International Lines, Singapore renamed Kota Tanjong. | 8,977 |
| Eastern Cliff | 1956 | ex- Hoegh Cliff, 1967 purchased from Leif Hoegh & Co., Oslo renamed.Eastern Cliff, 1972 sold to Ocean Tramping Co., Hong Kong renamed Bihua. | 9,194 |
| Eastern Glory (1) | 1949 | 1966 sold to Ben Line (Wm. Thomson & Co.), Glasgow renamed Bennachie. | 6,491 |
| Eastern Glory (2) | 1966 | ex- Banasol, 1971 purchased from Bana Nav. Co., Liberia renamed Eastern Glory, 1974 sold to Mogul Line Ltd, Bombay renamed Lok Prabha. | 9,317 |
| Eastern Maid (1) | 1955 | ex- West Breeze, 1955 chartered from John Manners & Co., Hong Kong, 1957 purchased from John Manners & Co. renamed Eastern Maid, 1970 sold to Thai Mercantile Marine, Bangkok renamed Sawad Samut. | 3,603 |
| Eastern Maid (2) | see Eastern Venture. | ||
| Eastern Moon (1) | 1947 | ex- Hoegh Silvermoon, 1960 purchased from Leif Hoegh & Co., Oslo renamed Eastern Moon, 1971 sold to Hong Kong Islands Shipping Co., Hong Kong renamed Lamtong Chau. | 5,338 |
| Eastern Moon (2) | 1977 | 1985 sold to Aaby Holding Inc, Liberia renamed Faro. | 22,217 |
| Eastern Muse (1) | 1955 | ex- East Breeze, 1955 purchased from John Manners & Co., Hong Kong renamed Eastern Muse, 1970 resold to John Manners & Co., Liberia renamed East Breeze. | 3,602 |
| Eastern Muse (2) | 1971 | ex- Altai Maru, 1977 purchased from Mitsui-OSK, Tokyo renamed Eastern Muse, 1985 sold to Marimarna Shipping Co., Famagusta renamed Mathew. | 12,387 |
| Eastern Queen | 1950 | 1956 chartered to French Government, 1960 returned to owners, 1970 sold to Wicklow Shipping Co., Gibraltar renamed Wicklow. | 8,644 |
| Eastern Ranger (1) | 1962 | 1974 sold to Hong Kong Atlantic Shipping Co., Panama renamed Green Island. | 4,408 |
| Eastern Ranger (2) | 1981 | 1986 sold to Empresa Nav. Santa, Liberia. | 31,822 |
| Eastern Rover | 1961 | 1974 sold to Hong Kong Pacific Shipping Co., Panama renamed Tsing Ti Island. | 4,408 |
| Eastern Saga (1) | 1944 | ex- Esmeralda (Hamburg-Sud), ex- Empire Wye (MOWT), 1947 purchased from MOWT, 1948 renamed Eastern Saga, 1967 sold to Southern Shipping & Enterprise Co., Hong Kong renamed Nanfung. | 6,631 |
| Eastern Saga (2) | 1972 | 1977 chartered to Nippon Yusen K.K., 1985 sold to Marida Ltd, St, Vincent renamed St. Jepov. | 14,530 |
| Eastern Star | 1951 | 1969 sold to Jebshun Shipping Co., Hong Kong renamed Precious Diamond. | 6,523 |
| Eastern Thistle | 1982 | 1986 sold to Kriti Hero Shipping Co., Piraeus renamed Kriti Mountains. | 18,250 |
| Eastern Trader | 1959 | 1972 sold to Santiren Shipping Co., Famagusta, 1973 renamed Chrysovalandou Dyo. | 6,914 |
| Eastern Venture (1) | 1971 | 1977 renamed Eastern Maid (2), 1986 sold to Cover Shipping Co., Limassol renamed Theodoritos. | 14,729 |
| Eastern Venture (2) | 1980 | 1985 sold to Nissos Santerini Naftiki Eteria, Piraeus renamed Nissos Santerini. | 33,769 |
| Egda | 1984 | 1984 purchased from J. Ludwig Mowinckels Rederi, Bergen, 1985 resold to Monowinckels. | 24,591 |
| El Dorado | 1874 | ex- Donna Isabel, 1878 purchased from J. E. Welch, London renamed El Dorado, 1905 sold to J. Morris, Shanghai. | 1,180 |
| Europe | 1873 | 1874 purchased from Mories, Munro & Co., Glasgow, 1882 wrecked near Sharp Peak, Foochow. | 814 |
| Ewo Venture | 1975 | ex- Garden Venus, 1975 purchased from Eastern Grace Transports, Liberia renamed Ewo Venture, 1980 sold to Sam Ick Lines Co., Inchon renamed Samick Nordic. | 16,875 |
| Falcon Arrow | 1977 | 1985 transferred to Tyling Ltd. | 25,268 |
| Fau Sang | 1896 | 1920 sank after stranding on Hainan Head. | 2,251 |
| Fausang | 1921 | 1941 scuttled at Hong Kong, 1942 salvaged by Japanese renamed Fusei Maru, 1943 torpedoed and sunk. | 2,256 |
| Fiery Cross | 1855 | 1862 sold to Satsuma-Han, Japan renamed Eihei Maru. | 1,059 |
| First Venture | 1968 | ex- Oriental Nation, 1973 purchased from Oriental Shipping Corp, Liberia renamed First Venture, 1984 scrapped. | 50,939 |
| Fjord Thistle | 1974 | ex- Ogna, 1982 purchased from J. Ludwig Mowinckels Rederi, Bergen renamed Fjord Thistle, 1985 resold to Mowinckels. | 19,208 |
| Foo Shing | 1903 | 1946 sold to Tai Ping SS Co., Hong Kong renamed Taikinshan. | 2,284 |
| Fook Sang | 1905 | 1929 sold to Union S.N. Co., Shanghai renamed Datzing. | 3,100 |
| Fooksang | 1881 | 1903 sold to Iguchi Hambei, Kamezaki renamed Fukusan Maru. | 1,557 |
| Fuh Wo (1) | 1879 | 1900 sold to G. MacBain, Shanghai. | 992 |
| Fuh Wo (2) | 1922 | 1940 requisitioned by Royal Navy, 1942 destroyed at Singapore to avoid capture. | 953 |
| Fuhwo Venture | 1976 | 1985 sold to Wah Kwong Ltd. | 20,652 |
| Glenartney | 1869 | 1873 sold to Union SS Co., Southampton renamed Teuton. | 1,750 |
| Glengyle | 1864 | 1869 sold to Union S.N. Co., Shanghai. | 1,933 |
| Grena | 1974 | 1984 purchased from J. Ludwig Mowinckels Rederi, Bergen, 1985 resold to Monowinckels. | 24,590 |
| Haining | 1873 | 1878 wrecked in Miao Tao Islands, NW of Chefoo. | 878 |
| Han Wo | 1919 | tug, 1940 requisitioned by Royal Navy, 1941 scuttled at Hong Kong. | 248 |
| Hang Sang (1) | 1901 | 1939 sold to Pang Kwok Sui, Hong Kong renamed Taiposhan. | 2,343 |
| Hang Sang (2) | see Hop Sang. | ||
| Hangsang | 1944 | ex- Empire Malta, 1946 purchased from S. T. Williamson, Hong Kong renamed Hangsang, 1960 sold to Continental Nav. & Enterprise Ltd, Hong Kong renamed Slight Wind. | 3,541 |
| Hawk Arrow | 1985 | 1985 sold to Jebsens Skipsred, Hong Kong. | 27,938 |
| Hellespont | 1849 | 1856 purchased from D. Lapraik, 1861 sold to Howard & Co., Shanghai. | 445 |
| Hewsang | 1944 | ex- Empire Bermuda, 1949 purchased from MOWT renamed Hewsang, 1963 sold to Sunshine Nav. Co., Panama renamed Sunshine. | 3,539 |
| Hin Sang (1) | 1890 | ex- Tigris, 1896 purchased from Clan Line, Glasgow, renamed Hin Sang, 1910 sold to C. Yamaki, Uruga renamed Kaihei Maru. | 2,412 |
| Hin Sang (2) | 1905 | ex- Parklands, 1913 purchased from R. Hardy & Co., West Hartlepool renamed Hin Sang, 1939 scrapped. | 2,929 |
| Hinsang (1) | 1941 | 1941 scuttled at Hong Kong, 1943 salvaged by Japanese renamed Kensei Maru, 1945 bombed and sunk. | 4,644 |
| Hinsang (2) | 1944 | ex- Empire Perlis, 1946 purchased from Clan Line renamed Hinsang, 1965 sold to Kinabatangan Shipping Co., Hong Kong renamed Kowloon. | 3,541 |
| Hip Sang | 1899 | ex- Etruria, 1900 purchased from A. C. de Freitas & Co., Hamburg renamed Hip Sang, 1904 sunk by Russian torpedo boat off Pigeon Bay. | 1,659 |
| Hop Sang (1) | 1901 | 1937 wrecked Taiwan. | 2,149 |
| Hop Sang (2) | 1944 | ex- Ethel Everard, 1954 purchased from F. T. Everard & Sons, London renamed Hop Sang, 1962 renamed Hang Sang, 1968 sold to Fui Nam Co., Hong Kong renamed Hoi Soon. | 3,541 |
| Hosang (1) | 1922 | 1942 seized by Japanese at Palembang renamed Gyosan Maru, 1944 torpedoed and sunk. | 5,698 |
| Hosang (2) | 1944 | ex- Incharran, 1955 purchased from Inch SS Co., Hong Kong renamed Hosang, 1968 sold to Golden River Shipping Corp, Panama renamed Golden River. | 3,550 |
| Hsin Chang Wo | see King Wo. | ||
| James Cook | 1975 | 1976 sold to Australian National Line, Melbourne renamed Australian Emblem. | 21,708 |
| Kia Wo | 1925 | 1941 seized by Japanese renamed Matsushima Maru, 1947 returned to owners and reverted to Kia Wo, 1947 sold to Ming Sung Co., Shanghai renamed Ming Fung. | 1,310 |
| Kiang Wo | 1901 | 1941 seized by Japanese at Ichang renamed Rozan Maru. | 2,175 |
| King Sing | 1895 | 1926 sold to Thio Kim Chuan, Singapore renamed Hock Seng.. | 1,983 |
| King Wo | 1933 | 1933 renamed Hsin Chang Wo, 1939 bombed by Japanese aircraft and burnt out, 1941 seized by Japanese at Ichang, no further information. | 617 |
| Kiushu | 1862 | see Viola. | 839 |
| Koon Shing | 1905 | 1922 wrecked at Weihaiwei. | 2,130 |
| Kow Shing | 1883 | 1894 chartered to Chinese Government for trooping and sunk by Japanese cruiser Naniwa. | 2,134 |
| Kum Sang (1) | 1899 | 1923 stranded Luzon, refloated and reported sold to Chinese breakers. | 3,237 |
| Kum Sang (2) | 1920 | ex- Barrymore, 1924 purchased from Johnston Line renamed Kum Sang, 1942 torpedoed and sunk off Sierra Leone. | 5,415 |
| Kung Wo (1) | 1879 | 1895 sold to Viceroy of Nanking renamed Kiang Shun. | 982 |
| Kung Wo (2) | 1921 | 1941 requisitioned by Royal Navy, 1942 bombed and sunk off Bangka Island. | 4,636 |
| Kut Sang (1) | 1881 | ex- Dryburgh Abbey, 1885 purchased from Wood Bros, Liverpool renamed Kut Sang, 1903 sold to Taiko Kisen K.K., Osaka renamed Kichisho Maru. | 2,311 |
| Kut Sang (2) | 1905 | 1918 torpedoed and sunk off Cape Palos, Spain. | 4,895 |
| Kut Wo | 1895 | 1941 seized by Japanese in China Sea renamed Renzan Maru. | 2,665 |
| Kutsang | 1922 | 1951 sold to Eastern SS Co., Hong Kong renamed Eastway. | 5,874 |
| Kutwo Venture | 1974 | ex- Jorek Contender, 1978 purchased from Johan Reksten, Bergen renamed Kutwo Venture, 1979 sold to Cosmar Cia. Nav, Syros renamed Isabelle. | 31,863 |
| Kwai Sang | 1917 | 1940 requisitioned by Royal Navy, 1947 sold to John Manners & Co., Hong Kong renamed San Eduardo. | 2,320 |
| Kwong Sang | 1902 | 1931 sank in typhoon north of Foochow. | 2,283 |
| Kwongsang | 1880 | ex- Valencia, 1882 purchased from Ardrossan Shipping Co., Ardrossan renamed Kwongsang, 1902 sold to Settsu Kogio K.K., Tokyo renamed Yeiko Maru. | 1,512 |
| Lai Sang | 1901 | 1928 scrapped. | 3,460 |
| Lamont | 1867 | 1867 sold to Shanghai S.N. Co., Shanghai renamed Chihli. | 1,402 |
| Lancefield | 1855 | 1862 sold to Choshu-Han, Japan renamed Koshin Maru. | 1,055 |
| Larriston | 1852 | 1853 wrecked in Haitan Strait. | 472 |
| Lee Sang (1) | 1885 | 1888 wrecked near Port Arthur. | 1,697 |
| Lee Sang (2) | 1907 | ex- Teo Pao (North German Lloyd), 1921 war reparations renamed Lee Sang, 1945 sold to E. M. Trattles, Alexandria. | 1,655 |
| Li Wo | 1938 | 1940 requisitioned by Royal Navy as patrol vessel, 14th Feb.1942 attacked Japanese convoy and rammed one transport before abandoning ship. Captain awarded posthumous Victoria Cross. | 707 |
| Lien Shing (1) | 1890 | 1916 sold to Lau Wai Chan, Hong Kong. | 1,659 |
| Lien Shing (2) | 1924 | 1926 wrecked Amherst Rocks, south of Woosung. | 2,417 |
| Lismore | 1869 | 1870 struck wreck in Woosung River and sank. | 654 |
| Liwo Venture | 1976 | 1986 sold to Nissos Delos Naftiki Eteria, Piraeus renamed Nissos Delos. | 64,631 |
| Lok Sang | 1891 | 1925 sold to Mei Shun SS Co., Shanghai renamed Mei Shun. | 1,560 |
| Loksang | 1946 | 1961 sold to Ocean Tramping Co., Hong Kong renamed Frankford. | 3,318 |
| Loong Sang | 1896 | ex- Ebani, 1898 purchased from Elder, Depster & Co., Liverpool renamed Loong Sang, 1923 sank after collision off Hong Kong in typhoon. | 1,738 |
| Loong Wo | 1906 | 1941 seized by Japan in China Sea renamed Kosan Maru. | 3,923 |
| Luen Ho | 1905 | ex- Li-Mao, 1911 purchased from Cie Asiatique de Nav., Dunkirk renamed Luen Ho, 1934 sold to Ning Shin SS Co., Shanghai renamed Ming Shin. | 2,868 |
| Lustre Venture | 1974 | 1978 purchased from Lustre Carriers Inc, Liberia, 1985 sold to Calluna Maritime Corp, Liberia renamed Amazon Venture. | 31,863 |
| Marco Polo | 1962 | ex- Princesa Isabel, 1969 purchased from Lloyd Brasileiro, Rio de Janeiro renamed Marco Polo for cruising, 1971 sold to Dominion Nav. Co, Nassau and chartered back, 1978 sold to Arkley Bay Nav. Ltd, Piraeus renamed Aquamarine. | 9,232 |
| Matthew Flinders | 1970 | 1975 sold to Australian National Line, Melbourne renamed Australian Explorer. | 9,334 |
| Mausang (1) | 1893 | ex- Sultan, 1898 purchased from Otto Thoresen, Christiania after sinking and salvage at Tientsin, renamed Mausang, 1919 sold to M. H. Nemazee, Hong Kong renamed Majaristan. | 2,161 |
| Mausang (2) | 1920 | ex- War Tiara, ex- Yannis, 1921 purchased from N. E. Ambatielos, Argostoli renamed Mausang, 1943 sold to Turkey renamed Maras, 1946 repurchased reverted to Mausang, 1950 sold to Jebshun Shipping Co., Hong Kong renamed Shun Lee. | 3,372 |
| Min Wo | 1925 | tug, 1941 seized by Japanese, presumed war loss. | 285 |
| Ming Sang (1) | 1907 | ex- Kwong Eng (North German Lloyd), 1921 war reparations renamed Ming Sang, 1930 sold to Madrigal & Co, Manila renamed Lepus. | 1,650 |
| Ming Sang (2) | 1934 | ex- Hai Li, 1938 purchased from China Merchants S.N. Co. renamed Ming Sang, 1941 scuttled at Hong Kong, salvaged by Japanese renamed Bisan Maru, 1945 mined and sunk. | 3,421 |
| Mountain Thistle | 1982 | 1984 sold to Anglo-Eastern Management Services, Hong Kong renamed Mineral Diamond. | 75,330 |
| Nam Sang | 1902 | 1931 scrapped. | 4,035 |
| Nanzing | 1862 | 1873 purchased from Tong King-sing, 1875 sold to China Merchants S.N. Co. renamed Tahyew. | 621 |
| Ocean Thistle | 1982 | 1985 sold to C. Y. Tung. | 39,533 |
| Ocean Venture | 1967 | ex- Oriental Titan, 1973 purchased from Oriental Shipping Corp, Liberia renamed Ocean Venture, 1986 scrapped. | 54,999 |
| On Sang | 1895 | 1917 sank off Port St. Johns, South Africa. | 2,802 |
| On Wo | see Peiho. | ||
| Osprey Arrow | 1985 | 1985 sold to Jebsens Skipsred, Hong Kong. | 27,938 |
| Paowo | 1930 | 1941 seized by Japanese in China Sea renamed Rasan Maru, 1945 returned to owners and reverted to Paowo, 1946 sold to Feng Hwa S.N. Co., Shanghai renamed Sze Ming. | 2,517 |
| Paumben | 1886 | 1887 renamed Yik Sang, 1901 sold to Nippin Shosen K.K., Tokyo renamed Koyo Maru. | 1,378 |
| Pechili | 1874 | ex- Rio Grande do Sul, 1880 purchased from J. E. Welch, London renamed Pechili, 1904 sold to unknown Russian owners. | 1,160 |
| Peiho | 1870 | 1873 transferred to CCSNC renamed Taku, 1882 transferred to ICSNC, 1895 transferred to Yangtse River renamed On Wo, 1896 sunk in collision near Woosung. | 1,086 |
| Ping Wo | 1922 | 1942 requisitioned by Royal Australian Navy, 1946 returned to owners, 1947 sold to Hoong On S.N. Co., Shanghai renamed Teh On. | 2,671 |
| Pingwo Venture | 1981 | 1985 sold to Wah Kwong group. | 15,544 |
| Posang | 1882 | 1884 wrecked off mouth of Yangtse. | 1,531 |
| Queen Venture | 1963 | ex- Homei Maru, 1972 purchased from Nippon Kisen K.K., renamed Queen Venture, 1974 sold to Continental Mariner Tnv, Co, renamed Eastern Oak. | 33,867 |
| Reiver | 1862 | 1868 wrecked Preparis Islands, Bay of Bengal. | 1,189 |
| Rhine Ore | 1974 | ex- Torne, 1979 purchased from Sweden renamed Rhine Ore, 1981 sold to Turnberry Shipping Co., Panama. | 141,819 |
| Rona | 1862 | 1867 sold to Glover & Co., Shanghai. | 1,215 |
| Sabodine Venture | 1984 | 1985 sold to Wah Kwong group. | 29,149 |
| See Wo | 1880 | 1886 wrecked off Chekiang coast. | 1,406 |
| Shun Lee | 1878 | 1879 wrecked Shanghai. | 1,712 |
| Shun Wo | 1917 | tug, 1941 scuttled at Hong Kong. | 220 |
| Siang Wo | 1926 | 1940 requisitioned by Royal Navy, 1942 bombed by Japanese and abandoned on Bangka Islands. | 2,595 |
| Sin Nanzing | 1875 | 1891 sold to M. G. Sheveleff, Vladivostok renamed Vladimer. | 1,166 |
| Sui Sang (1) | 1895 | 1919 sold to Lai Hing SS Co., Hong Kong renamed Apoey. | 2,790 |
| Sui Sang (1) | 1923 | 1942 drifted ashore after fire at Abadan, Persian Gulf. | 3,229 |
| Sui Wo | 1896 | 1941 requisitioned as accommodation ship at Singapore, 13th Feb.1942 bombed and sunk by Japanese. | 2,672 |
| Sun Pollux | 1976 | 1983 sold to Broadsword Maritime Inc, Panama renamed Aurora Coral. | 6,744 |
| Sun Regulus | 1976 | 1985 sold to Petchan Investment Ltd, Panama renamed Portland Glory. | 6,744 |
| Tai Sang (1) | 1883 | 1924 sold to China Coast S.N. Co., Shanghai renamed Hwa Tai. | 2,326 |
| Tai Sang (2) | 1938 | 1942 bombed and sunk in Durian Strait. | 3,555 |
| Tai Wo | 1881 | 1895 wrecked in Yangtse River. | 1,324 |
| Tak Sang (1) | 1892 | 1925 sold to Ta Yuan S.N. Co., Shanghai renamed Te An. | 1,562 |
| Tak Sang (2) | 1935 | 1942 bombed and sunk by Japanese aircraft in Bay of Bengal. | 3,471 |
| Taksang | 1946 | 1962 sold to Peninsular Shipping Co., Hong Kong renamed Rochford. | 3,318 |
| Taku | see Peiho. | ||
| Thebes | 1857 | 1858 purchased from Denny & Campbell, 1859 chartered to French Government and wrecked. | 737 |
| Ting Sang (1) | 1900 | ex- Macedonia, 1900 purchased from A. C. de Freitas & Co., Hamburg renamed Ting Sang, 1913 wrecked on South Kerr Island, Haitan Strait. | 1,650 |
| Ting Sang (2) | 1922 | 1947 sold to Tientsin Nav. Co., Shanghai renamed Tien Hsiang. | 2,256 |
| Tuck Wo | 1904 | 1937 burnt out after Japanese air raid on Wuhu. | 3,770 |
| Tung Shing | 1903 | 11th Jan.1926 rammed and sunk in Whangpu by Canadian Pacific's EMPRESS OF ASIA. | 1,869 |
| Tung Wo | 1914 | 1940 requisitioned by Royal Navy as armed boarding ship, 1941 abandoned as result of enemy action, probably at Hong Kong. Reported renamed Dowa Maru. | 1,315 |
| Viola | 1862 | 1864 sold to Satsuma-Han, Japan renamed Kiushu. 1868 repurchased, 1871 sold to Olyphant & Co., Shanghai. | 839 |
| Wai Shing | 1903 | 1931 blown ashore in typhoon in Namkwan Bay, sold to San Peh S.N. Co., Shanghai renamed Ching Pu. | 1,865 |
| Wealth Venture | 1971 | ex- Kurushima Maru, 1972 purchased from Showa Kaiun K.K., Osaka renamed Wealth Venture, 1974 sold to Anangel Confidence Cia Nav, Piraeus renamed Common Venture. | 16,182 |
| West Indian | see Wing Sang. | ||
| Will Adams | 1965 | ex- Athelregent, 1977 purchased from Athel Line, London renamed Will Adams, 1980 sold to Kimolos Shipping Corp, Piraeus renamed Kimolos. | 35,395 |
| Wing Sang (1) | 1883 | 1924 sold to Dong Lee SS Co., Shanghai. | 2,339 |
| Wing Sang (2) | 1938 | 1954 chartered to West Indies Nav. Co. renamed West Indian, 1958 sold to Shun Cheong S.N. Co., Hong Kong renamed Taipooloy. | 3,560 |
| Wo Sang (1) | 1891 | 1925 sold to An Tai S.N. Co., Shanghai renamed Chang Tai. | 1,783 |
| Wo Sang (2) | 1934 | ex- Hai Chen, 1938 purchased from China Merchants S.N. Co. renamed Wo Sang, 1951 chartered to MOT for Korean War, 1956 sold to Shun Cheong Nav. Co., Hong Kong renamed Taipoohong. | 3,416 |
| Yat Shing | 1904 | 1941 scuttled at Hong Kong, raised by Japanese and renamed Nissho Maru, 1945 mined and sunk off Yawata. | 2,284 |
| Yik Sang (1) | see Paumben. | ||
| Yik Sang (2) | 1902 | 1908 wrecked in fog near Amoy. | 1,967 |
| Yu Sang (1) | 1912 | ex- Yi Loong, 1914 purchased from Manchu SS Co., London renamed Yu Sang, 1935 scrapped. | 1,844 |
| Yu Sang (2) | 1934 | ex- Hai Yuan, 1938 purchased from China Merchants S.N. Co. renamed Yu Sang, 1942 requisitioned by U.S. Navy in Philippines, 1942 bombed and exploded in Manila Bay. | 3,363 |
| Yuen Sang (1) | 1889 | 1923 sold to Pao Yu Tzai, Newchwang renamed Yuta. | 1,723 |
| Yuen Sang (2) | 1923 | 1946 sold to China Mutual S.N. Co., Shanghai renamed Hai Hsia. | 3,229 |
| Yuen Wo | 1884 | 1905 burnt out at Tungchow on Yangtse River. | 2,521 |
Managed Ships
| Name | Built | Additional Information | GRT |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Main | 1972 | 1972 managed for United States Lines as Far East feeder vessel, 1978 returned to owner renamed Strait Container. | 3,139 |
| American Ming | 1973 | 1973 managed for United States Lines as Far East feeder vessel, 1977 returned to owner renamed American Islander. | 3,139 |
| American Mist | 1972 | 1972 managed for United States Lines as Far East feeder vessel, 1978 returned to owners renamed American Comanche. | 3,139 |
| Aqaba Falcon | 1967 | 1981 managed for Arient Ltd, Hong Kong, converted to cement storage vessel in Persian Gulf, 1983 management transferred to Chantal Corp, Liberia. | 45,220 |
| Chemical Venture | 1981 | 1986 managed for Vinca Trade Corp, Liberia, 1988 still in service. | 17,268 |
| Eastern Princess | 1960 | ex- Yorkshire, 1963 chartered from Bibby Line renamed Eastern Princess, 1964 returned to owners renamed Yorkshire. | 7,218 |
| Empire Colne | 1944 | ex- Peter Rickmers, (Rickmers Line)1946 managed for MOWT, 1947 sold to Straits SS Co., Singapore renamed Katong. | 1,923 |
| Empire Farrar | 1944 | ex- Michael Ferdinand, 1946 managed for MOWT, 1947 management transferred to Stratton Shipping Co., London. | 1,923 |
| European Venture | 1981 | 1986 managed for Castlerock Shipping Ltd, Liberia, 1988 still in service. | 15,576 |
| Golfo di Chiriqui | 1977 | 1986 managed for Inversiones Navios del Pacifico, Panama, 1988 still in service. | 11,297 |
| Hickory Brook | 1945 | 1945 managed for MOWT, 1947 returned to U.S.War Shipping Admin, renamed Marline Bend. | 3,834 |
| Kemano | 1978 | ex- Pacific Forest, 1981 managed for Chartered Leasing Ltd, Hong Kong renamed Kemano, 1986 sold to Swanzy Shipping Ltd, Hong Kong renamed Kemano Saga. | 24,834 |
| Malahat | 1971 | ex- Pacific Lumberman, 1981 managed for ATC Leasing, Hong Kong renamed Malahat, 1986 sold to Swanzy Shipping Ltd, Hong Kong renamed Malahat Saga. | 23,569 |
| Nandu Arrow | 1978 | 1978 managed for Kriship Shipping Co., Hong Kong, 1988 still in service. | 24,834 |
| Raven Arrow | 1981 | 1981 managed for Kriship Shipping Co., Hong Kong, 1988 still in service. | 24,855 |
| Skeena | 1982 | 1986 managed for Lombard Discount Ltd, London, 1988 still in service. | 19,305 |
| Sun Suma | 1978 | 1986 managed for Silver Ace Marine Ltd, Hong Kong, 1988 still in service. | 25,552 |
| Toki Arrow | 1974 | 1985 managed for Hartlane Co., Hong Kong, 1986 sold to Krypton Maritime SA, Panama. | 24,997 |
| Tsuru Arrow | 1974 | 1979 managed for Kriship Shipping Co., Hong Kong, 1981 management transferred to Jebsens Skipsred, Bergen. | 25,205 |
| Westocean | 1970 | 1974 managed for Oceanspan Carriers, Bermuda, 1980 sold to Efhappiness Cia Nav, Piraeus renamed Katerina E. | 14,370 |