Sir Harvey Adamson, Passenger steamboat in Andaman Sea, Burma.
Description
The Sir Harvey Adamson was a passenger steamboat measuring approximately 67 meters long, equipped with two triple-expansion steam engines to power its voyages. It could accommodate around 500 passengers across three separate classes of travel.
History
Built in Glasgow in 1914, the vessel was operated by the British India Steam Navigation Company along Burma's coast. It served this route for several decades before vanishing in 1947.
Culture
The ship bore the name of Burma's colonial administrator, marking British influence over the region's shipping routes and port cities. Such naming practices reflected how the empire organized and controlled maritime networks across Asia.
Practical
The steamboat offered regular passage between Rangoon and Mergui along Burma's Tenasserim coast, calling at various ports and settlements. Travelers had access to scheduled departures serving different destinations along this maritime route.
Did you know?
On April 17, 1947, the vessel disappeared with 269 people aboard during a storm in the Andaman Sea, leaving no wreckage or traces behind. Despite extensive search efforts, the ship and its passengers vanished without explanation.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (United Kingdom).
Burma Railway
225.4 km
Wat Pha Luangta Maha Bua
202.9 km
River Kwai bridge
225.5 km
Hellfire Pass
193.5 km
Mueang Sing historical park
199.8 km
Vajiralongkorn Dam
206.5 km
Khao Chon Kai Training Camp
219 km
Kaeng Krachan National Park
195.9 km
Erawan National Park
202.8 km
Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex
199.1 km
Sai Yok National Park
182.4 km
Thong Pha Phum National Park
185.8 km
Wat Tha Khanun
203.4 km
Sai Yok Noi waterfall
194.4 kmTanintharyi Nature Reserve
170.8 kmTanintharyi National Park
169.8 km
Kanchanaburi Stadium
225.8 km
Tha Thung Na Dam
209.7 km
Thein Daw Gyi Pagoda
138.5 km
Klondo archaeological site
212.3 km
Erawan waterfall
211 km
Chomphon cave
220.1 km
Nam Tok Huai Mae Khamin
217.9 km
Kaeng Krachan Reservoir
219.6 km
Eindabala Chaung
130.3 km
Edaung Chaung
183.6 km
Wat Sa Kloi
216.4 kmAng Kep Nam Phu Sawan
226.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes