Dutch steam hopper barge Japara built in the Netherlands for the Dutch East Indies according to the Dutch newspaper Java-bode dated 15 April 1878

An item reported the launching at the shipyard of the firm Christie, Nolet&De Kuyper, Delfshaven, Netherlands of the steam hopper barge Japara No. 9 to be used at the harbour works at Batavia, Dutch East Indies. The steam compound engines, boilers and other machinery were by the same firm manufactured. Horsepower 350/360 ihp. After she was completed would she travel via the Suez canal to her new destination.