SS Fatshan (1887)

The SS Fatshan was a British passenger and cargo steamship built in 1887 by Armstrong, Mitchell & Co. in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It was owned and operated by the China Navigation Company, a prominent shipping company in the Far East. The Fatshan primarily operated on routes along the Chinese coast and rivers, serving various ports and contributing to trade and transportation in the region.

The ship was relatively small, designed for navigating the often-shallow waters of Chinese waterways. Details regarding its precise dimensions, passenger capacity, and cargo capacity can be found in contemporary maritime records and historical archives, although these details may vary slightly depending on the source.

The SS Fatshan's service life spanned a period of significant political and social change in China, including the late Qing dynasty, the Xinhai Revolution, and the subsequent Warlord Era. As such, it likely played a role in the movements of people and goods during these turbulent times.

The ultimate fate of the SS Fatshan is not universally documented. It is possible that it was sold, renamed, repurposed, or lost at sea. Further research into the archives of the China Navigation Company, Lloyd's Register, and other maritime sources would be necessary to definitively determine its end.