Taiping (steamer)
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Taiping was a Chinese steamer that sank after a collision with a smaller cargo ship, Chienyuan, while en route from mainland China to Taiwan on 27 January 1949. With an estimated death toll of over 1,
Memorial to the sinking in Keelung.
HMAS Warramunga (I44)
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HMAS Warramunga was a Tribal-class destroyer of the Royal Australian Navy. Built during World War II, the destroyer entered service in late 1942. She was initially assigned to convoy escort duties, bu
Taiping (steamer)
…She sank, killing over 1,000 passengers and crew members. Only about 50 survived, including 2 people from Chienyuan. Most of them were rescued by HMAS Warramunga. Taiping, which made many journeys between mainland China and Taiwan before her tragic end, has been compared to the Mayflower for her role in bringing…
HMAS Warramunga in 1946
Warramunga in 1944.
USS Manatee refuels Warramunga during the Korean War on 27 June 1951.