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Hyson (Шаблон:Zh) is an early gunboat of the Qing dynasty.

History

Hyson was an armed steamer of the Ever Victorious Army. She was an amphibious vessel, outfitted with wheels that would allow her to move on land.Шаблон:Sfn

She was originally commanded by an American named Davidson, and later by Charles George Gordon.Шаблон:Sfn In 1863, carrying around 350 men and some field artillery, she took part in the retaking of Quinsan.Шаблон:SfnШаблон:SfnШаблон:Sfn

She was purchased in April or May 1865 by Shanghai daotai Ding Richang on orders from Li Hongzhang. In July or August 1865, she was transferred to the Shanghai's Pirate Suppression Bureau, and performed patrol duties near Shanghai.Шаблон:Sfn

Hyson was eventually transferred to the Qing customs and renamed Ching Po (Шаблон:Zh). She was sold in 1877.Шаблон:Sfn

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