BEIYANG FLEET: Deng Shichang (1849-94) (third left, second row), captain of Zhiyuan, and William Lang (1843-1906) (fourth left, second row) pose for a photo with some Chinese personnel before the Jiawu War. Zhiyuan was sunk by the Japanese during the Battle of the Yalu River. Deng reportedly drowned himself after the loss (FILE PHOTO)