Deutsche Seepost Shanghai-Tientsin
In April 1898, the Jebsen Shipping Company began operating a steamer service connecting several Chinese ports, including Shanghai, Kiautschou, Hong Kong, and Tientsin.Â
In 1901, Jebsen was purchased by HAPAG, which then assumed operation of this coastal service. HAPAG continued operating the former Jebsen steamers on the route, designating this service as the Shanghai-Tientsin Linie.  The line remained in service until the outbreak of World War I.
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Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 1 ★
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST SHANGHAI-TIENTSIN ★
31 October 1902
HAPAG
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1902
- 1904
- 1905
HAPAG
Sikiang
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Period of Use on this Ship:
-
Unknown
HAPAG
Staatssekretär Kraetke
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1909
- 1910
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Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 1 a
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST SHANGHAI-TIENTSIN a
HAPAG
Mathilde
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1901
Notes:
- Also used on Feldpost during the Boxer Rebellion, to 31 August 1901
HAPAG
Tsintau
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- Unknown
HAPAG
Admiral von Tirpitz
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- February 1907
2? July 1907
HAPAG
Staatssekretär Kraetke
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1907
?? ??? 1910 (front)
?? ??? 1910 (rear)
HAPAG
Gouverneur Jaeschke
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- Unknown
HAPAG
Sikiang
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1911
- 1913
HAPAG
Longmoon (sister ship Lyeemoon shown)
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1914
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Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 1 b
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST SHANGHAI-TIENTSIN b
30 May 1901 (front)
30 May 1901 (rear)
HAPAG
Tsintau
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1901
Notes:
- Also used on Feldpost during the Boxer Rebellion, to 31 August 1901
- Can be found with provisional ‘01’ year slug
HAPAG
Gouverneur Jaeschke
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1902
- 1903
HAPAG
Vorwärts
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- Unknown
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Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 1 c
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST SHANGHAI-TIENTSIN c
3 January 1902 (front)
3 January 1902 (rear)
HAPAG
Mathilde
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- Unknown
HAPAG
Sikiang
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1909
- 1910
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Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 2
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST SCHANGHAI-TIENTSIN
HAPAG
Peiho
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Period of Use on this Ship:
-
July 1906 to October 1906
Notes:
- Provisional wood canceller without letter identifier or date
- SCHANGHAI instead of SHANGHAI
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Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 3
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST SCHANGHAI-TIENTSIN d
8 April 1908
HAPAG
Peiho
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Period of Use on this Ship:
-
October 1906 to Summer 1908
Notes:
- Dot instead of slash between day and month
- SCHANGHAI instead of SHANGHAI
Deutsche Seepost Shanghai-Tientsin
In April 1898, the Jebsen Shipping Company began operating a steamer service connecting several Chinese ports, including Shanghai, Kiautschou, Hong Kong, and Tientsin.Â
In 1901, Jebsen was purchased by HAPAG, which then assumed operation of this coastal service. HAPAG continued operating the former Jebsen steamers on the route, designating this service as the Shanghai-Tientsin Linie.  The line remained in service until the outbreak of World War I.
Postmark Information
Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 1 ★
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST SHANGHAI-TIENTSIN ★
31 October 1902
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1902
- 1904
- 1905
Sikiang
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Period of Use on this Ship:
-
Unknown
Staatssekretär Kraetke
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1909
- 1910
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Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 1 a
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST SHANGHAI-TIENTSIN a
Mathilde
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1901
Notes:
- Also used on Feldpost during the Boxer Rebellion, to 31 August 1901
Tsintau
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- Unknown
Admiral von Tirpitz
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- February 1907
2? July 1907
Staatssekretär Kraetke
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1907
?? ??? 1910 (front)
?? ??? 1910 (rear)
Gouverneur Jaeschke
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- Unknown
Sikiang
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1911
- 1913
Longmoon (sister ship Lyeemoon shown)
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1914
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Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 1 b
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST SHANGHAI-TIENTSIN b
30 May 1901 (front)
30 May 1901 (rear)
Tsintau
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1901
Notes:
- Also used on Feldpost during the Boxer Rebellion, to 31 August 1901
- Can be found with provisional ‘01’ year slug
Gouverneur Jaeschke
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1902
- 1903
Vorwärts
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- Unknown
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Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 1 c
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST SHANGHAI-TIENTSIN c
3 January 1902 (front)
3 January 1902 (rear)
Mathilde
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- Unknown
Sikiang
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- 1909
- 1910
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Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 2
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST SCHANGHAI-TIENTSIN
Peiho
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Period of Use on this Ship:
- July 1906 to October 1906
Notes:
- Provisional wood canceller without letter identifier or date
- SCHANGHAI instead of SHANGHAI
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Catalog:
- Friedemann SP 3
- ArGe Kolonien DEUTSCHE SEEPOST SCHANGHAI-TIENTSIN d
8 April 1908
Peiho
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Period of Use on this Ship:
-
October 1906 to Summer 1908
Notes:
- Dot instead of slash between day and month
- SCHANGHAI instead of SHANGHAI
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