HMHS China was a hospital ship that served with the Royal Navy during the First World War. She was launched in 1896 for P&O as RMS China from Harland and Wolff in Belfast.[1]
.jpg) RMS China in 1897
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| History | |
|---|---|
  United Kingdom | |
| Name | China |
| Owner | P&O |
| Builder | Harland & Wolff Belfast |
| Yard number | 299 |
| Launched | 13 June 1896 |
| Completed | 28 November 1896 |
| Fate | Scrapped 22 July 1928 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 7899 GRT |
Four crew from the ship died after hitting a mine in a whaler while China was moored at Scapa Flow.[2]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "China (1104467)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "Hospital Ships WW2 and World War 1". www.qaranc.co.uk. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
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