In those days the only approach to Bassein was by river steamer. |
The next day we arrived at Bassein, one of the principal towns in the Burman Empire. |
Bassein was captured in the same spirited way on the 19th of May. |
Bassein is one hundred and ninety-two miles west of Rangoon. |
Martaban was taken on the 5th of April 1852, and Rangoon and Bassein shortly afterwards. |
But, in 79, the arrival of the Bassein steamer was the event of the week. |