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- ↑ Wright 2000, pp. 129–130.
- ↑ Wright 2000, p. 137.
- ↑ Wright 2000, p. 139.
- ↑ Wright 2000, p. 141.
- ↑ Wright 2000, p. 144.
- ↑ Wright 2000, pp. 145–147.
- ↑ Wright 2000, p. 161.
- ↑ Wright 2000, p. 171.
- ↑ Wright 2000, p. 174.
- ↑ Wright 2000, p. 175.
- ↑ Wright 2000, p. 176.
Sources
- Wright, Richard N.J. (2000). The Chinese Steam Navy 1862-1945. London: Chatham Publishing. ISBN 1861761449.