Description: Vintage 1932 China Photograph Yangtze River Barges Construction Hankow Sharp PhotoHMS Falcon 1932 Yangtze River environs. Photos taken by Navy Sailor aboard HMS Falcon during Yangtze Patrol.Sharp Photo. 3.25 by 2.25 inches.Original Photo. HMS Falcon was a river gunboat of the Royal Navy built by Yarrow Shipbuilders in 1931 for the Yangtze Patrol. The main armament of the gunboat was a 3.7-inch howitzer, and the secondary armament was a QF 6 pounder Nordenfelt. For air defense, the gunboat is armed with ten machine guns that could also be used against surface targets.During World War II, HMS Falcon had to withdraw to the Chinese war time capital Chongqing, along with the retreating Chinese force to avoid being captured by the advancing Japanese invaders. In March 1941, the gunboat was paid off and her crew travelled overland to Yangon via the Burma Road and her guns were sent by elephants. The British decided to give the boat to Chinese as a gift, and Chinese in turn, began to train its own crew in preparation of the handover. Falcon was officially handed over to Chinese in February 1942, and in the following month, Falcon officially joined the Republic of China Navy (ROCN). The gunboat served with ROCN until 30 November 1949, when the ROCN Riverine Flotilla commander defected to advancing communist force that blocked the Yangtze River, taking seven boats to the communist side, including Yīng dé (Chinese: 英德) After joining the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), the gunboat was once again renamed, this time changed to Nan Chiang, and served until 1974 to its final retirement.Please see images for best description. Relevant collector interest for anyone interested in SHANGHAI HONG KONG KOWLOON NATHAN ROAD CANTON PEAK PEKING SHANGHAI CHINA MACAO MACAU WANCHAI HONGKONG CHINE BEIJING JAPAN TIENTSIN TSINGTAU TSINGTAO AMOY FOOCHOW KIAUTSCHOU HANKOW GUANGDONG GUANGZHOU TIANJIN QINGDAO BOXER REBELLION RUSSO - JAPANESE WAR CHINESE WAR MILITARY USMC US NAVY CBI BURMA ROAD Nicaragua Costa Rica Shipping will be $1.65 within USA. International $3.65 1st Class Letter.Will combine shipping to save on shipping! <img src="https://ti2.auctiva.com/web/aswCredit.gif" border="0"><br><a href="https://auth.ebay.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=AUCTIVACORT1PCHF6D515E51ZQDYJ4&redirect_uri=Auctiva_Corpora-AUCTIVACORT1PCH-oxgahqg&response_type=code&state=eyJTZXNzaW9uSWQiOiJjcmVkTG5rIiwiUmV0dXJuVXJsIjpudWxsLCJJc1NpZ25pbmdVcFdpdGhFYmF5Ijp0cnVlLCJJc0ViYXlEaXJlY3RTaWdudXAiOnRydWV9&scope=https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.marketing.readonly https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.marketing https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.inventory.readonly https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.inventory https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.account.readonly https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.account https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.fulfillment.readonly https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.fulfillment https://api.ebay.com/oauth/api_scope/sell.analytics.readonly&tt=1" target="_blank"><img src="https://ti2.auctiva.com/images/sc1line1.gif" border="0"></a> Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 12.85 USD
Location: Orlando, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-28T17:46:35.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Photo Type: Snapshot
Signed?: Unsigned
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Color: Black & White
Date of Creation: 1931
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Military & Political
