The steamer 'Sainam' moored, probably in Canton
Collection
Identifier
Sw07-109
Copyright
© 2007 John Swire & Sons Ltd.
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Sw07-109. GW Swire referenced each negative in this album with the prefix G written in India ink. This negative is referenced G77. The album itself has also been archived at some stage with the reference P1/III. The words 'and SAINAM' were added in green biro to Warren Swire's original captions in his negative album 'China B and S, G'. This photograph was probably taken on the Pearl River, off Shameen (Shamian) Island, Canton (Guangzhou). The Butterfield and Swire steamship 'Sainam' was on the West River (Xijiang) run, between Canton (Guangzhou) and Wuchow (Wuzhou). The steamer wharf for this service was apparently right opposite Shameen Island (Shamian Island).
Caption in album or on mount
Album cover: China B&S, G, Dec. 1928 – June 1929 1-73; 1911-1912, Nos. 74-100. Album index: Folio (Sleeve) 77, two negatives: H Kong ships and SAINAM
Location
Estimated Date
1911-1912
Photographer
Material
Negative
Media
Black and white photograph
Repository
Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library, University of London
