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Captain A.J. Scott' Instruments

Set of surgical instruments belonging to Captain A. J. Scott (Merchant Service) who served in the China Navigation Company, around 1900-1925. His last ship was the SS Anking. Not long after his retirement, the ship was captured by pirates disguised as passengers when travelling between Singapore and Amoy. The first mate was killed and the Chief Engineer thrown overboard to the sharks.

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