RvM
An item reported that the Dutch steamship Zr. Ms. Celebes which was sent back for urgent repairs at Onrust, Dutch East Indies departed on 19th January from Batavia, Dutch East Indies towards Bonthain, Dutch East Indies to join the expeditionary force against Boni, Celebes, Dutch East Indies.(1)
Note
1. Paddle steamship 3rd class, callsign
GQFH, iron-built, on stocks at the shipyard of Ned. Stoomboot Mij, Fijenoord,
Rotterdam, Netherlands for account of the Department of Colonies with yard
number 28 1851, launched 1851, commissioned 1 February 1852, decommissioned 24
December 1870, stricken 1872, 2 funnels placed side by side, dimensions 51,36 x
9,45 x 1,90 metres,
425 tons displacement, 8 guns, 80hp horsepower and a crew consisting of navy
personnel.