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['Thambyadine' at moorings, (?) Irrawaddy River], 1894 - 1897

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3029C/45

Scope and Contents

161 x 112 mm. Showing the paddlesteamer 'Thambyadine' moored at a landing place at an unidentified location. Built in 1879 and serving the Mandalay-Bhamo route, the 'Thambyadine' was used by General Prendergast as his HQ during the advance of the Irrawaddy in the Third Burmese War of 1885. The boat was broken up at Dalla in 1925. No record of service by this boat on the Chindwin has been located.

Dates

  • Creation: 1894 - 1897

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

General

KS.

Finding aid date

2003-09-22 15:26:00+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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