The City of Chester was sailing in San Francisco Bay when it hit another ship , killing 16 . There was a fatal gash in the ship 's port side . The Chinese crew of the other ship was at first vilified , later hailed as heroes . Discoverers called ship an important reminder of race relations at the time . Comment:
The City of Chester was sailing in San Francisco Bay when it hit another ship , killing 16 . The Chinese crew of the other ship was at first vilified , later hailed as heroes . Discoverers called ship an important reminder of race relations at the time . Comment: