In 1911 , '' Hai Chi '' visited the United Kingdom to participate in the fleet review held to mark George V 's coronation . It also visited Newcastle for an electrical refitting at Armstrong Whitworth . Due to the occurrence of the Torreón massacre in Mexico , its mission was extended to include a visit to the United States , Cuba and Mexico . On 11 September 1911 , she was the first Imperial Chinese Navy vessel in American waters . While the ship was in Cuba , Mexico agreed to Chinese demands for reparations and action against the rebels , and the last leg of the ship 's mission was cancelled . '' Hai Chi '' sailed home and arrived to a new government , the Republic of China having replaced the Qing empire while the ship was away
Torreón massacre
Torreón massacre
Chinese cruiser Hai Chi