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RMD88C3C–CHINESE WAR JUNK

World War One - Chinese junk ships - Hankow Stock Photo

RMG5JKM6–World War One - Chinese junk ships - Hankow

307 Chinese War Junk Whang-Hu after a Typhoon Stock Photo

RMPA3FBD–307 Chinese War Junk Whang-Hu after a Typhoon

Chinese War Junk Whang Hu after a Typhoon Stock Photo

RMKJFJ39–Chinese War Junk Whang Hu after a Typhoon

English: Ming Dynasty War Junk ?eština: Mingská vále?ná džunka . 1562. English: Zheng Ruozeng ??: ??? ?eština: ?eng Žuo-ceng Chinese war junk from Zheng Ruozeng's Chouhai tubian (1562) Stock Photo

RMMMW24A–English: Ming Dynasty War Junk ?eština: Mingská vále?ná džunka . 1562. English: Zheng Ruozeng ??: ??? ?eština: ?eng Žuo-ceng Chinese war junk from Zheng Ruozeng's Chouhai tubian (1562)

Chinese war junk from Zheng Ruozeng's Chouhai tubian (1562). Stock Photo

RMW2GCP8–Chinese war junk from Zheng Ruozeng's Chouhai tubian (1562).

RMHKRG5T–Chinese war junk from Zheng Ruozeng's Chouhai tubian (1562)

The destruction of the Chinese war junk in Anson's Bay, 7 January 1841 (c1857).Artist: George Greatbatch Stock Photo

RMW7E3B7–The destruction of the Chinese war junk in Anson's Bay, 7 January 1841 (c1857).Artist: George Greatbatch

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RMB48CG5–transport / transportation, navigation, China, war junk, after drawing by Chinese encyclopaedia, 15th century Asia, historic, historical, middle ages, warship, ship, galley, Ming Dynasty, navy, medieval, people,

CHINA. A Chinese junk c1880 old antique vintage print picture Stock Photo

RFMN5BTK–CHINA. A Chinese junk c1880 old antique vintage print picture

China/UK: The First Opium War - The Steamer Nemesis Destroying Chinese War Junks in the Canton River. Engraved painting by Edward Duncan (1803-1882), 1843. The First Anglo-Chinese War (1839–42), known popularly as the First Opium War, was fought between the British Empire and the Qing Dynasty of China, with the aim of securing economic benefits from trade in (and forcing opium on) China. In 1842, the Treaty of Nanking - the first of what the Chinese called the unequal treaties - granted an indemnity to Britain, the opening of five treaty ports, and the cession of Hong Kong Island. Stock Photo

RM2B00XD1–China/UK: The First Opium War - The Steamer Nemesis Destroying Chinese War Junks in the Canton River. Engraved painting by Edward Duncan (1803-1882), 1843. The First Anglo-Chinese War (1839–42), known popularly as the First Opium War, was fought between the British Empire and the Qing Dynasty of China, with the aim of securing economic benefits from trade in (and forcing opium on) China. In 1842, the Treaty of Nanking - the first of what the Chinese called the unequal treaties - granted an indemnity to Britain, the opening of five treaty ports, and the cession of Hong Kong Island.

CHINA Modern war junk 2nd class 1857. Illustrated London News Stock Photo

RFFF4KFX–CHINA Modern war junk 2nd class 1857. Illustrated London News

Naval Battle between the English Navy and Chinese junk ships, Second Opium War, 1857 Stock Photo

RM2B8B3XB–Naval Battle between the English Navy and Chinese junk ships, Second Opium War, 1857

The East India Company's Steamer Nemesis and the Boats of the Sulphur, Calliope, Larne, and Starling destroying the Chinese War Junks in Anson's Bay - January 7, 1841 Stock Photo

RMMN34RX–The East India Company's Steamer Nemesis and the Boats of the Sulphur, Calliope, Larne, and Starling destroying the Chinese War Junks in Anson's Bay - January 7, 1841

Chinese trading junk ancient Chinese sailing vessel Junks Han Dynasty Asia ocean voyage Hong Kong junk-rigged sailboat Stock Photo

RMC8GT3W–Chinese trading junk ancient Chinese sailing vessel Junks Han Dynasty Asia ocean voyage Hong Kong junk-rigged sailboat

transport / transportation, navigation, warships, China, Mongolian-Chinese fleet, late 13th century, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2G4DNHH–transport / transportation, navigation, warships, China, Mongolian-Chinese fleet, late 13th century, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

Traditional Chinese tourist junk, Victoria harbor, Hong Kong, China. Stock Photo

RMBFD3HP–Traditional Chinese tourist junk, Victoria harbor, Hong Kong, China.

CHINESE JUNK IN HONG KONG WATERS IN 1987. Stock Photo

RM2CW17YF–CHINESE JUNK IN HONG KONG WATERS IN 1987.

China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Maritime Museum, Painting Titled 'English Sloop Ariel engaging a Piratical Chinese Junk' by Unknown Artist Stock Photo

RM2WAHMY7–China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Maritime Museum, Painting Titled 'English Sloop Ariel engaging a Piratical Chinese Junk' by Unknown Artist

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RF2R7CCB8–vector illustration of a chinese boat

RFDN5XX7–junk

Guarding approach to Island - An armed Chinese nationalist junk rests in water off the Island of lower Tachen in the Tachen Island group. Part of village of tashatou is in background. Islands are held by Chinese nationalists and have been targets of attacks by Chinese reds. island group is only 14 miles from the Chinese mainland and about 200 miles north of the Chinese nationalist stronghold of Formosa. December 05, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo). Stock Photo

RM2HX4JXG–Guarding approach to Island - An armed Chinese nationalist junk rests in water off the Island of lower Tachen in the Tachen Island group. Part of village of tashatou is in background. Islands are held by Chinese nationalists and have been targets of attacks by Chinese reds. island group is only 14 miles from the Chinese mainland and about 200 miles north of the Chinese nationalist stronghold of Formosa. December 05, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

RMKCT771–Chinese War Junk Whang Hu after a Typhoon

. English: A war junk A 19th century portrait of a Chinese war junk dated about 1850. Throughout China's history, junks have been used as war ships. They usually have two or three sails and each mast is made of bamboo because of its strength. This junk is shown in full sail with a large number of figures on board. The warrior’s shields can be seen fixed to the side of the junk in between all the oars. Two lanterns are positioned at the stern with a small cannon in between and there are several guards visible. Small local craft can be seen near the ship, the one to the right is obviously a fis Stock Photo

RMP0FG30–. English: A war junk A 19th century portrait of a Chinese war junk dated about 1850. Throughout China's history, junks have been used as war ships. They usually have two or three sails and each mast is made of bamboo because of its strength. This junk is shown in full sail with a large number of figures on board. The warrior’s shields can be seen fixed to the side of the junk in between all the oars. Two lanterns are positioned at the stern with a small cannon in between and there are several guards visible. Small local craft can be seen near the ship, the one to the right is obviously a fis

HONG KONG BUILDINGS PEOPLE AND STREET LIFE IN CENTRAL DOWNTOWN HONG KONG ISLAND AND VICTORIA HARBOUR Stock Photo

RMARHAT3–HONG KONG BUILDINGS PEOPLE AND STREET LIFE IN CENTRAL DOWNTOWN HONG KONG ISLAND AND VICTORIA HARBOUR

English: John Thomson: A CANTON JUNK.THE term junk, applied by Europeans to all Chinese craft, whether trading vessels or ships of war, is probably derived from ' jung' the Javanese word for a large boat or vessel. Chinese ships vary in dimensions, model, and appearance, in the different parts of the Empire as much as do the sailing craft of Europe. The vessel under sail on the left of the photograph is a coasting trader of Kwang-tung build, and may be regarded as one of the clipper fleet of Southern China. It looks heavy and unhandy, but it will make good sailing with a fair wind. The hull co Stock Photo

RMP7GK5X–English: John Thomson: A CANTON JUNK.THE term junk, applied by Europeans to all Chinese craft, whether trading vessels or ships of war, is probably derived from ' jung' the Javanese word for a large boat or vessel. Chinese ships vary in dimensions, model, and appearance, in the different parts of the Empire as much as do the sailing craft of Europe. The vessel under sail on the left of the photograph is a coasting trader of Kwang-tung build, and may be regarded as one of the clipper fleet of Southern China. It looks heavy and unhandy, but it will make good sailing with a fair wind. The hull co

The War in China - Chinese War Junks of the Old Style, 1857. 'Twenty years ago their ships of war were short, misshapen masses of timber, quaint and ungainly in appearance, almost unmanageable, and the wonder to seamen of other nations how a craft of the character of the junk was able to make headway, or combat the dangers and intricacies of the sea and coast...The armament of war-junks...consisted principally of matchlocks, mounted on the rails of the bulwarks...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857. Stock Photo

RM2R8Y3N4–The War in China - Chinese War Junks of the Old Style, 1857. 'Twenty years ago their ships of war were short, misshapen masses of timber, quaint and ungainly in appearance, almost unmanageable, and the wonder to seamen of other nations how a craft of the character of the junk was able to make headway, or combat the dangers and intricacies of the sea and coast...The armament of war-junks...consisted principally of matchlocks, mounted on the rails of the bulwarks...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857.

. An Imperial Chinese junk flag captured during the First China War (1839-42). It is part of a collection belonging to Sir Robert Oliver (1783-1848), Superintendent of the Indian Navy. The flag is made of silk with a cotton hoist and is hand sewn. It is a triangular shape coloured green with a blue hoist and red indented border. There is a silver and gold dragon and pearl motif in the centre surrounded by clouds— the dragon has four toes. Lightning flashes are shown in the borders. The flag was used by the Commander-general of Guards Brigade of the Eight Banners. . circa 1842. Unknown Imperia Stock Photo

RMMMJ789–. An Imperial Chinese junk flag captured during the First China War (1839-42). It is part of a collection belonging to Sir Robert Oliver (1783-1848), Superintendent of the Indian Navy. The flag is made of silk with a cotton hoist and is hand sewn. It is a triangular shape coloured green with a blue hoist and red indented border. There is a silver and gold dragon and pearl motif in the centre surrounded by clouds— the dragon has four toes. Lightning flashes are shown in the borders. The flag was used by the Commander-general of Guards Brigade of the Eight Banners. . circa 1842. Unknown Imperia

1st December 2004 Abandoned Iraqi armour on Forward Operating Base Marez, next to Mosul airport in northern Iraq. Stock Photo

RMH7A815–1st December 2004 Abandoned Iraqi armour on Forward Operating Base Marez, next to Mosul airport in northern Iraq.

RM2B00XCX–China/UK: The First Opium War - The Steamer Nemesis Destroying Chinese War Junks in the Canton River. Engraved painting by Edward Duncan (1803-1882), 1843. The First Anglo-Chinese War (1839–42), known popularly as the First Opium War, was fought between the British Empire and the Qing Dynasty of China, with the aim of securing economic benefits from trade in (and forcing opium on) China. In 1842, the Treaty of Nanking - the first of what the Chinese called the unequal treaties - granted an indemnity to Britain, the opening of five treaty ports, and the cession of Hong Kong Island.

CHINA 1st-class junk 1857. Illustrated London News Stock Photo

RFFF4KFW–CHINA 1st-class junk 1857. Illustrated London News

RM2B8B436–Naval Battle between the English Navy and Chinese junk ships, Second Opium War, 1857

teenage boy computer nerd playing on computer in messy room surrounded by junk food Stock Photo

RMA9NJXR–teenage boy computer nerd playing on computer in messy room surrounded by junk food

trading Chinese trading junk ancient Chinese sailing vessel Junks Han Dynasty Asia ocean voyage Hong Kong junk-rigged sailboat Stock Photo

RMC8GT43–trading Chinese trading junk ancient Chinese sailing vessel Junks Han Dynasty Asia ocean voyage Hong Kong junk-rigged sailboat

Olympia Auctions London 13 May 2024 A rare large Chinese export silver war Junk, Marked W.O.CO, probably wings and &Co of Hong Kong, Circa 1930 Est £ 5,000-7,000 Auction 14 May 11 am 25 Blythe Road, London W14 0PD.Paul Quezada-Neiman/Alamy Live News Credit: Paul Quezada-Neiman/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2X65600–Olympia Auctions London 13 May 2024 A rare large Chinese export silver war Junk, Marked W.O.CO, probably wings and &Co of Hong Kong, Circa 1930 Est £ 5,000-7,000 Auction 14 May 11 am 25 Blythe Road, London W14 0PD.Paul Quezada-Neiman/Alamy Live News Credit: Paul Quezada-Neiman/Alamy Live News

Headquarter Staff, Pehtang Fort. Date/Period: August 1, 1860. Print. Albumen silver. Height: 255 mm (10.03 in); Width: 300 mm (11.81 in). Author: Felice Beato. Stock Photo

RMPMD1YP–Headquarter Staff, Pehtang Fort. Date/Period: August 1, 1860. Print. Albumen silver. Height: 255 mm (10.03 in); Width: 300 mm (11.81 in). Author: Felice Beato.

Der Dampfer Nemesis der Hon. East India Company und die Boote Sulpher, Calliope, Larne und Starling zerstören die chinesischen Kriegsdschunken in der Anson's Bay. 7. Januar 1841, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated Stock Photo

RF2WD8NR3–Der Dampfer Nemesis der Hon. East India Company und die Boote Sulpher, Calliope, Larne und Starling zerstören die chinesischen Kriegsdschunken in der Anson's Bay. 7. Januar 1841, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated

. Narrative of a voyage round the world : performed in Her Majesty's ship Sulphur, during the years 1836-1842, including details of the naval operations in China, from Dec. 1840, to Nov. 1841 ; published under the authority of the lords commissioners of the Admiralty. TRADING JUNK. Abaft the mainmast, however, in those intendedfor war vessels is an arched cabin, the roof of whichrises about four feet above the deck, and its deck* Chinese Rep. 1841.] SALT-JUNKS. 237 is about tlie same depth below the upper deck. Noofuns are mounted abaft the mainmast. They oe-cupy the space between the fore and Stock Photo

RM2AFTCW2–. Narrative of a voyage round the world : performed in Her Majesty's ship Sulphur, during the years 1836-1842, including details of the naval operations in China, from Dec. 1840, to Nov. 1841 ; published under the authority of the lords commissioners of the Admiralty. TRADING JUNK. Abaft the mainmast, however, in those intendedfor war vessels is an arched cabin, the roof of whichrises about four feet above the deck, and its deck* Chinese Rep. 1841.] SALT-JUNKS. 237 is about tlie same depth below the upper deck. Noofuns are mounted abaft the mainmast. They oe-cupy the space between the fore and

set of vector illustrations of sailing ships Stock Vector

RF2R824W2–set of vector illustrations of sailing ships

An old barber shop in Rennie's Mill, Hong Kong. Stock Photo

RMACRY6C–An old barber shop in Rennie's Mill, Hong Kong.

Ha Long Bay, one of the most picturesque landscapes in the world. Located in North Vietnam Stock Photo

RF2AHFN57–Ha Long Bay, one of the most picturesque landscapes in the world. Located in North Vietnam

RFDN5XXD–sailing ships

. The new book of the dog; a comprehensive natural history of British dogs and their foreign relatives, with chapters on law, breeding, kennel management, and veterinary treatment. Dogs. HAIRLESS DOGS. 539 led into the ring by a Chinese nurse in native costume. In appearance, Ta Jen was not unlike a tiny Miniature Bulldog, with a quaint fierce face and large eyes set far apart, and with ears " like the sails of a war junk." His tail was short but not docked. His weight might be 5 lb. or 6 lb., and in colour he was black and tan. A dog of the same variety, but fawn and white, is owned Stock Photo

RMPG1HK2–. The new book of the dog; a comprehensive natural history of British dogs and their foreign relatives, with chapters on law, breeding, kennel management, and veterinary treatment. Dogs. HAIRLESS DOGS. 539 led into the ring by a Chinese nurse in native costume. In appearance, Ta Jen was not unlike a tiny Miniature Bulldog, with a quaint fierce face and large eyes set far apart, and with ears " like the sails of a war junk." His tail was short but not docked. His weight might be 5 lb. or 6 lb., and in colour he was black and tan. A dog of the same variety, but fawn and white, is owned

RMARHATD–HONG KONG BUILDINGS PEOPLE AND STREET LIFE IN CENTRAL DOWNTOWN HONG KONG ISLAND AND VICTORIA HARBOUR

Bridge over the river Nam Song with bomb casings as bollards, on the way to the Tham Phu Kham (Poukham) cave, Vang Vieng, Laos Stock Photo

RMAFEPEX–Bridge over the river Nam Song with bomb casings as bollards, on the way to the Tham Phu Kham (Poukham) cave, Vang Vieng, Laos

The War in China - Chinese Modern Junk of War: Second Class, 1857. Opium Wars. '...the progress of naval architecture in China has advanced far beyond what the people of that country might have been given credit for; and, though still carrying out their eccentric tastes in the more prominent features of their vessels, the shipping of the present day is of excellent and seaworthycharacter. In the place of the deep-waisted craft of former times, with head and stern forming nearly a half-circle, they have now vessels in which this peculiarity is greatly modified, and in some vessels entirely disp Stock Photo

RM2R8Y3NX–The War in China - Chinese Modern Junk of War: Second Class, 1857. Opium Wars. '...the progress of naval architecture in China has advanced far beyond what the people of that country might have been given credit for; and, though still carrying out their eccentric tastes in the more prominent features of their vessels, the shipping of the present day is of excellent and seaworthycharacter. In the place of the deep-waisted craft of former times, with head and stern forming nearly a half-circle, they have now vessels in which this peculiarity is greatly modified, and in some vessels entirely disp

RM2B00XCY–China/UK: The First Opium War - The Steamer Nemesis Destroying Chinese War Junks in the Canton River. Engraved painting by Edward Duncan (1803-1882), 1843. The First Anglo-Chinese War (1839–42), known popularly as the First Opium War, was fought between the British Empire and the Qing Dynasty of China, with the aim of securing economic benefits from trade in (and forcing opium on) China. In 1842, the Treaty of Nanking - the first of what the Chinese called the unequal treaties - granted an indemnity to Britain, the opening of five treaty ports, and the cession of Hong Kong Island.

China: A two-masted Ming Dynasty war junk, c. early 17th century. A junk is an ancient Chinese sailing vessel design still in use today. Junks were developed during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE) and were used as sea-going vessels as early as the 2nd century CE. They evolved in the later dynasties, and were used throughout Asia for extensive ocean voyages. They were found, and in lesser numbers are still found, throughout Southeast Asia and India, but primarily in China, perhaps most famously in Hong Kong. Stock Photo

RM2B01ADK–China: A two-masted Ming Dynasty war junk, c. early 17th century. A junk is an ancient Chinese sailing vessel design still in use today. Junks were developed during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE) and were used as sea-going vessels as early as the 2nd century CE. They evolved in the later dynasties, and were used throughout Asia for extensive ocean voyages. They were found, and in lesser numbers are still found, throughout Southeast Asia and India, but primarily in China, perhaps most famously in Hong Kong.

RMCB9WX5–teenage computer nerd

China: A Mongol/Yuan Dynasty war junk (Hai Fanchuan). Drawing from the book 'Liuqiu Guozhi Lue' (Annals of Ryukyu) by Zhou Huang (1714-1785), c. 1757-1759. A junk is an ancient Chinese sailing vessel design still in use today. Junks were developed during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE) and were used as sea-going vessels as early as the 2nd century CE. They evolved in the later dynasties, and were used throughout Asia for extensive ocean voyages. They were found, and in lesser numbers are still found, throughout Southeast Asia and India, but primarily in China. Stock Photo

RM2B01ATY–China: A Mongol/Yuan Dynasty war junk (Hai Fanchuan). Drawing from the book 'Liuqiu Guozhi Lue' (Annals of Ryukyu) by Zhou Huang (1714-1785), c. 1757-1759. A junk is an ancient Chinese sailing vessel design still in use today. Junks were developed during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE) and were used as sea-going vessels as early as the 2nd century CE. They evolved in the later dynasties, and were used throughout Asia for extensive ocean voyages. They were found, and in lesser numbers are still found, throughout Southeast Asia and India, but primarily in China.

RM2X655RM–Olympia Auctions London 13 May 2024 A rare large Chinese export silver war Junk, Marked W.O.CO, probably wings and &Co of Hong Kong, Circa 1930 Est £ 5,000-7,000 Auction 14 May 11 am 25 Blythe Road, London W14 0PD.Paul Quezada-Neiman/Alamy Live News Credit: Paul Quezada-Neiman/Alamy Live News

China/United Kingdom: 'The Tai-wang-kow, or Yellow Pagoda Fort, Canton River'. Engraving by Thomas Allom (13 March 1804 - 21 October 1872), 1841. The First Anglo-Chinese War (1839-1842), known popularly as the First Opium War or simply the Opium War, was fought between the United Kingdom and the Qing Dynasty of China over their conflicting viewpoints on diplomatic relations, trade and the administration of justice. Chinese officials wished to stop what was perceived as an outflow of silver and to control the spread of opium, and confiscated supplies of opium from British traders. Stock Photo

RM2B01R8X–China/United Kingdom: 'The Tai-wang-kow, or Yellow Pagoda Fort, Canton River'. Engraving by Thomas Allom (13 March 1804 - 21 October 1872), 1841. The First Anglo-Chinese War (1839-1842), known popularly as the First Opium War or simply the Opium War, was fought between the United Kingdom and the Qing Dynasty of China over their conflicting viewpoints on diplomatic relations, trade and the administration of justice. Chinese officials wished to stop what was perceived as an outflow of silver and to control the spread of opium, and confiscated supplies of opium from British traders.

The European Factories, Canton. Date/Period: 1806. Painting. Oil on canvas. Height: 864 mm (34.01 in); Width: 1,270 mm (50 in). Author: William Daniell. Stock Photo

RMPNDHKH–The European Factories, Canton. Date/Period: 1806. Painting. Oil on canvas. Height: 864 mm (34.01 in); Width: 1,270 mm (50 in). Author: William Daniell.

The Second Battle of Chuenpee was fought between British and Chinese forces at the Bocca Tigris, China, on 7 January 1841 during the First Opium War. The British captured the forts on the islands of Chuenpee and Tycocktow. The battle led to negotiations between British Plenipotentiary Charles Elliot and Chinese Imperial Commissioner Qishan in the Convention of Chuenpee. Elliot declared, among other arrangements, the cession of Hong Kong Island to the British Empire. During the battle, the iron steam ship Nemesis fired a congreve rocket which exploded a Chinese junk. A British officer gave hi Stock Photo

RM2B028Y0–The Second Battle of Chuenpee was fought between British and Chinese forces at the Bocca Tigris, China, on 7 January 1841 during the First Opium War. The British captured the forts on the islands of Chuenpee and Tycocktow. The battle led to negotiations between British Plenipotentiary Charles Elliot and Chinese Imperial Commissioner Qishan in the Convention of Chuenpee. Elliot declared, among other arrangements, the cession of Hong Kong Island to the British Empire. During the battle, the iron steam ship Nemesis fired a congreve rocket which exploded a Chinese junk. A British officer gave hi

set of vector illustrations of silhouettes of sailing ships Stock Vector

RF2R7CA64–set of vector illustrations of silhouettes of sailing ships

China/UK: 'The Lion at the Bogue'. Oil on canvas painting by William Alexander (10 April 1767 - 23 July 1816), 1796. An honorary salute is exchanged between the Chinese forts and war junks (right) and two English embassy vessels, carrying ambassador Lord Macartney as they pass through the Bocca Tigris travelling from Canton to Macau in 1794. Smoke emanates from the Lion (left). The Jackal (HMS Jackall) is next to her. Stock Photo

RM2B01M2B–China/UK: 'The Lion at the Bogue'. Oil on canvas painting by William Alexander (10 April 1767 - 23 July 1816), 1796. An honorary salute is exchanged between the Chinese forts and war junks (right) and two English embassy vessels, carrying ambassador Lord Macartney as they pass through the Bocca Tigris travelling from Canton to Macau in 1794. Smoke emanates from the Lion (left). The Jackal (HMS Jackall) is next to her.

Pictorial Chosen and Manchuria . 89- Chinese Three East-ern Provinces Com-munications Bureau,Mukden (/,iM)- 90 90. Russian post office,Harbin (B^Sfjg).. The Liao (jgM) is mostly plied byijunks, steamers notit,lDeiiig available owingto the shoals in its course. On the other hand, the Sungari (-I^^^JX) floatsa large number of steamers run by both Chinese and Russians, and so doesthe Amur (^<HifC). the number before the Etu-opean war having once reachedGO, thoiigh now consideraljly decreased on account of the disorders prevailingni Siberia. In the coasting trade junk- played, and still plays, Stock Photo

RM2AKKGXG–Pictorial Chosen and Manchuria . 89- Chinese Three East-ern Provinces Com-munications Bureau,Mukden (/,iM)- 90 90. Russian post office,Harbin (B^Sfjg).. The Liao (jgM) is mostly plied byijunks, steamers notit,lDeiiig available owingto the shoals in its course. On the other hand, the Sungari (-I^^^JX) floatsa large number of steamers run by both Chinese and Russians, and so doesthe Amur (^<HifC). the number before the Etu-opean war having once reachedGO, thoiigh now consideraljly decreased on account of the disorders prevailingni Siberia. In the coasting trade junk- played, and still plays,

Huangpu, formerly transcribed as Whampoa, is one of the ten districts in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, People's Republic of China. Huangpu was the dock area and waterfront for many European cargo vessels trading with China in the 18th century, such as those associated with the Maritime Fur Trade and Old China Trade. During the First Opium War, the Battle of Whampoa was fought between British and Chinese forces on 2 March 1841. The Whampoa Military Academy was founded in 1924. Stock Photo

RM2B028PR–Huangpu, formerly transcribed as Whampoa, is one of the ten districts in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, People's Republic of China. Huangpu was the dock area and waterfront for many European cargo vessels trading with China in the 18th century, such as those associated with the Maritime Fur Trade and Old China Trade. During the First Opium War, the Battle of Whampoa was fought between British and Chinese forces on 2 March 1841. The Whampoa Military Academy was founded in 1924.

RF2AHFKYW–Ha Long Bay, one of the most picturesque landscapes in the world. Located in North Vietnam

During the First Opium War between Britain and China, the British captured the city in the Battle of Amoy on 26 August 1841. Xiamen was one of the five Chinese treaty ports opened by the Treaty of Nanking (1842) at the end of the war. As a result, it was an early entry point for Protestant missions in China. European settlements were concentrated on the islet of Gulangyu off the main island of Xiamen. Today, Gulangyu is known for colonial architecture and the tradition of piano-playing and organized sports. Stock Photo

RM2B028PA–During the First Opium War between Britain and China, the British captured the city in the Battle of Amoy on 26 August 1841. Xiamen was one of the five Chinese treaty ports opened by the Treaty of Nanking (1842) at the end of the war. As a result, it was an early entry point for Protestant missions in China. European settlements were concentrated on the islet of Gulangyu off the main island of Xiamen. Today, Gulangyu is known for colonial architecture and the tradition of piano-playing and organized sports.

RMARHBM2–HONG KONG BUILDINGS PEOPLE AND STREET LIFE IN CENTRAL DOWNTOWN HONG KONG ISLAND AND VICTORIA HARBOUR

The War in China - Chinese Modern First-Class Junk of War, 1857. Second Opium War. '...the junks of the first class carry guns between decks, like our frigates, and of a calibre that has astonished the officers of H.M. ships now in their waters, many of the guns taken being larger in bore and weight of metal than any we manufacture in this country. Great improvements have also taken place in the material of their sails, and in the general handling of their vessels. But one great peculiarity in the regular legitimate Chinese junk, outliving all other improvements and advances, is the large eye Stock Photo

RM2R8Y3P5–The War in China - Chinese Modern First-Class Junk of War, 1857. Second Opium War. '...the junks of the first class carry guns between decks, like our frigates, and of a calibre that has astonished the officers of H.M. ships now in their waters, many of the guns taken being larger in bore and weight of metal than any we manufacture in this country. Great improvements have also taken place in the material of their sails, and in the general handling of their vessels. But one great peculiarity in the regular legitimate Chinese junk, outliving all other improvements and advances, is the large eye

A junk is an ancient Chinese sailing vessel design still in use today. Junks were developed during the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) and were used as sea-going vessels as early as the 2nd century AD. They evolved in the later dynasties, and were used throughout Asia for extensive ocean voyages. They were found, and in lesser numbers are still found, throughout South-East Asia and India, but primarily in China, perhaps most famously in Hong Kong. Stock Photo

RM2B028WF–A junk is an ancient Chinese sailing vessel design still in use today. Junks were developed during the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) and were used as sea-going vessels as early as the 2nd century AD. They evolved in the later dynasties, and were used throughout Asia for extensive ocean voyages. They were found, and in lesser numbers are still found, throughout South-East Asia and India, but primarily in China, perhaps most famously in Hong Kong.

RFDN5X25–sailing ships

The First Anglo-Chinese War (1839–42), known popularly as the First Opium War or simply the Opium War, was fought between the United Kingdom and the Qing Dynasty of China over their conflicting viewpoints on diplomatic relations, trade, and the administration of justice. Chinese officials wished to stop what was perceived as an outflow of silver and to control the spread of opium, and confiscated supplies of opium from British traders. The British government, although not officially denying China's right to control imports, objected to this seizure and used its newly developed military power Stock Photo

RM2B0290D–The First Anglo-Chinese War (1839–42), known popularly as the First Opium War or simply the Opium War, was fought between the United Kingdom and the Qing Dynasty of China over their conflicting viewpoints on diplomatic relations, trade, and the administration of justice. Chinese officials wished to stop what was perceived as an outflow of silver and to control the spread of opium, and confiscated supplies of opium from British traders. The British government, although not officially denying China's right to control imports, objected to this seizure and used its newly developed military power

RMAFC2PX–Bridge over the river Nam Song with bomb casings as bollards, on the way to the Tham Phu Kham (Poukham) cave, Vang Vieng, Laos

On the sail of the junk shown there is an inscription bearing five Chinese characters, namely, 'Fo Shan Lian He Dian Zao' ('manufactured by the United Shop in Foshan'). The inscription probably refers to the manufacturer of the sails. Painted on the stern of the junk are three Chinese characters 'Li Wan Jin' (from right to left), literally 'May our profit be ten thousand pieces of gold'. To the left is an American full-rigged ship, possibly a warship or a trader decorated in 'painted ports' style; to the right a rakishly rigged and fast British brigantine. Stock Photo

RM2B028PN–On the sail of the junk shown there is an inscription bearing five Chinese characters, namely, 'Fo Shan Lian He Dian Zao' ('manufactured by the United Shop in Foshan'). The inscription probably refers to the manufacturer of the sails. Painted on the stern of the junk are three Chinese characters 'Li Wan Jin' (from right to left), literally 'May our profit be ten thousand pieces of gold'. To the left is an American full-rigged ship, possibly a warship or a trader decorated in 'painted ports' style; to the right a rakishly rigged and fast British brigantine.

Guan Tianpei (simplified Chinese: 关天培; traditional Chinese: 關天培; Wade–Giles: Kuan T'ien-p'ei; 1781 – 26 February 1841) was a Chinese admiral of the Qing Dynasty who served in the First Opium War. His Chinese title was 'Commander-in-Chief of Naval Forces'. In 1838, he established courteous relations with British Rear-Admiral Frederick Maitland. Guan fought in the First Battle of Chuenpee (1839), the Second Battle of Chuenpee (1841), and the Battle of the Bogue (1841). A British account described his death in the Anunghoy forts during the Battle of the Bogue on 26 February 1841: 'Among these, Stock Photo

RM2B028K4–Guan Tianpei (simplified Chinese: 关天培; traditional Chinese: 關天培; Wade–Giles: Kuan T'ien-p'ei; 1781 – 26 February 1841) was a Chinese admiral of the Qing Dynasty who served in the First Opium War. His Chinese title was 'Commander-in-Chief of Naval Forces'. In 1838, he established courteous relations with British Rear-Admiral Frederick Maitland. Guan fought in the First Battle of Chuenpee (1839), the Second Battle of Chuenpee (1841), and the Battle of the Bogue (1841). A British account described his death in the Anunghoy forts during the Battle of the Bogue on 26 February 1841: 'Among these,

RM2X655YW–Olympia Auctions London 13 May 2024 A rare large Chinese export silver war Junk, Marked W.O.CO, probably wings and &Co of Hong Kong, Circa 1930 Est £ 5,000-7,000 Auction 14 May 11 am 25 Blythe Road, London W14 0PD.Paul Quezada-Neiman/Alamy Live News Credit: Paul Quezada-Neiman/Alamy Live News

RM2B028K5–Guan Tianpei (simplified Chinese: 关天培; traditional Chinese: 關天培; Wade–Giles: Kuan T'ien-p'ei; 1781 – 26 February 1841) was a Chinese admiral of the Qing Dynasty who served in the First Opium War. His Chinese title was 'Commander-in-Chief of Naval Forces'. In 1838, he established courteous relations with British Rear-Admiral Frederick Maitland. Guan fought in the First Battle of Chuenpee (1839), the Second Battle of Chuenpee (1841), and the Battle of the Bogue (1841). A British account described his death in the Anunghoy forts during the Battle of the Bogue on 26 February 1841: 'Among these,

China: A junk crosses Victoria Harbour with Hong Kong's third highest building, Central Plaza rising in the background. Originally a sparsely populated area of farming and fishing villages, Hong Kong has become one of the world's most significant financial centres and commercial ports. It is the world's tenth-largest exporter and ninth-largest importer. Hong Kong became a colony of the British Empire after the Qing Empire ceded Hong Kong Island at the end of the First Opium War in 1842. Stock Photo

RM2CC85P3–China: A junk crosses Victoria Harbour with Hong Kong's third highest building, Central Plaza rising in the background. Originally a sparsely populated area of farming and fishing villages, Hong Kong has become one of the world's most significant financial centres and commercial ports. It is the world's tenth-largest exporter and ninth-largest importer. Hong Kong became a colony of the British Empire after the Qing Empire ceded Hong Kong Island at the end of the First Opium War in 1842.

The Taku Forts or Dagu Forts (Chinese: 大沽炮台; pinyin: Dàgū Pàotái; literally 'Taku batteries'), also called the Peiho Forts (Chinese:白河碉堡; pinyin: Báihé Diāobǎo) are forts located by the Hai River (Peiho River) estuary, in Tanggu District, Tianjin municipality, in northeastern China. They are located 60 km southeast of the Tianjin urban center. In 1856, Chinese soldiers boarded 'The Arrow', a Chinese-owned ship registered in Hong Kong flying the British flag and suspected of piracy, smuggling and of being engaged in the opium trade. They captured 12 men and imprisoned them. Though the certific Stock Photo

RM2B028KM–The Taku Forts or Dagu Forts (Chinese: 大沽炮台; pinyin: Dàgū Pàotái; literally 'Taku batteries'), also called the Peiho Forts (Chinese:白河碉堡; pinyin: Báihé Diāobǎo) are forts located by the Hai River (Peiho River) estuary, in Tanggu District, Tianjin municipality, in northeastern China. They are located 60 km southeast of the Tianjin urban center. In 1856, Chinese soldiers boarded 'The Arrow', a Chinese-owned ship registered in Hong Kong flying the British flag and suspected of piracy, smuggling and of being engaged in the opium trade. They captured 12 men and imprisoned them. Though the certific

RMRD9MKD–. The new book of the dog; a comprehensive natural history of British dogs and their foreign relatives, with chapters on law, breeding, kennel management, and veterinary treatment. Dogs. HAIRLESS DOGS. 539 led into the ring by a Chinese nurse in native costume. In appearance, Ta Jen was not unlike a tiny Miniature Bulldog, with a quaint fierce face and large eyes set far apart, and with ears " like the sails of a war junk." His tail was short but not docked. His weight might be 5 lb. or 6 lb., and in colour he was black and tan. A dog of the same variety, but fawn and white, is owned

RF2AHFBW4–Ha Long Bay, one of the most picturesque landscapes in the world. Located in North Vietnam

RMARHBME–HONG KONG BUILDINGS PEOPLE AND STREET LIFE IN CENTRAL DOWNTOWN HONG KONG ISLAND AND VICTORIA HARBOUR

The Pagoda, Whampoa, China. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMAJ7MJD–The Pagoda, Whampoa, China. Artist: Unknown

RMAFKXHG–Bridge over the river Nam Song with bomb casings as bollards, on the way to the Tham Phu Kham (Poukham) cave, Vang Vieng, Laos

RM2B028KR–The Taku Forts or Dagu Forts (Chinese: 大沽炮台; pinyin: Dàgū Pàotái; literally 'Taku batteries'), also called the Peiho Forts (Chinese:白河碉堡; pinyin: Báihé Diāobǎo) are forts located by the Hai River (Peiho River) estuary, in Tanggu District, Tianjin municipality, in northeastern China. They are located 60 km southeast of the Tianjin urban center. In 1856, Chinese soldiers boarded The Arrow, a Chinese-owned ship registered in Hong Kong flying the British flag and suspected of piracy, smuggling and of being engaged in the opium trade. They captured 12 men and imprisoned them. Though the certificat

RMRDYNJ4–. The new book of the dog; a comprehensive natural history of British dogs and their foreign relatives, with chapters on law, breeding, kennel management, and veterinary treatment. Dogs. HAIRLESS DOGS. 539 led into the ring by a Chinese nurse in native costume. In appearance, Ta Jen was not unhke a tiny ^Miniature Bulldog, with a quaint fierce face and large eyes set far apart, and with ears " like the sails of a war junk." His tail was short but not docked. His weight might be 5 lb. or 6 lb., and in colour he was black and tan. A dog of the same ^â¢ariLâ ty, but fawn and white, is o

RF2AHFM4P–Ha Long Bay, one of the most picturesque landscapes in the world. Located in North Vietnam

RMARHBM8–HONG KONG BUILDINGS PEOPLE AND STREET LIFE IN CENTRAL DOWNTOWN HONG KONG ISLAND AND VICTORIA HARBOUR

The War with China - Capture of French Folly Fort - Termination of the Action, and Blowing-up of Junks, 1857. 'French Folly is still in the hands of the Chinese, strongly manned and heavily armed'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857. Stock Photo

RM2R8Y8N8–The War with China - Capture of French Folly Fort - Termination of the Action, and Blowing-up of Junks, 1857. 'French Folly is still in the hands of the Chinese, strongly manned and heavily armed'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857.

RM2B028KJ–The Taku Forts or Dagu Forts (Chinese: 大沽炮台; pinyin: Dàgū Pàotái; literally 'Taku batteries'), also called the Peiho Forts (Chinese:白河碉堡; pinyin: Báihé Diāobǎo) are forts located by the Hai River (Peiho River) estuary, in Tanggu District, Tianjin municipality, in northeastern China. They are located 60 km southeast of the Tianjin urban center. In 1856, Chinese soldiers boarded 'The Arrow', a Chinese-owned ship registered in Hong Kong flying the British flag and suspected of piracy, smuggling and of being engaged in the opium trade. They captured 12 men and imprisoned them. Though the certific

RF2AHFP0C–Ha Long Bay, one of the most picturesque landscapes in the world. Located in North Vietnam

RMARHBMB–HONG KONG BUILDINGS PEOPLE AND STREET LIFE IN CENTRAL DOWNTOWN HONG KONG ISLAND AND VICTORIA HARBOUR

Chinese Merchants' Lorchas, Canton River, 1857. Second Opium War. 'The lorcha is used in the coasting trade of China by the English and Portuguese...[These vessels have] led to so much dispute in the debates in Parliament upon the war with China'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857. Stock Photo

RM2R8Y41M–Chinese Merchants' Lorchas, Canton River, 1857. Second Opium War. 'The lorcha is used in the coasting trade of China by the English and Portuguese...[These vessels have] led to so much dispute in the debates in Parliament upon the war with China'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857.

RM2B028TW–The Taku Forts or Dagu Forts (Chinese: 大沽炮台; pinyin: Dàgū Pàotái; literally 'Taku batteries'), also called the Peiho Forts (Chinese:白河碉堡; pinyin: Báihé Diāobǎo) are forts located by the Hai River (Peiho River) estuary, in Tanggu District, Tianjin municipality, in northeastern China. They are located 60 km southeast of the Tianjin urban center. In 1856, Chinese soldiers boarded The Arrow, a Chinese-owned ship registered in Hong Kong flying the British flag and suspected of piracy, smuggling and of being engaged in the opium trade. They captured 12 men and imprisoned them. Though the certificat

RM2B029CH–The Taku Forts or Dagu Forts (Chinese: 大沽炮台; pinyin: Dàgū Pàotái; literally 'Taku batteries'), also called the Peiho Forts (Chinese:白河碉堡; pinyin: Báihé Diāobǎo) are forts located by the Hai River (Peiho River) estuary, in Tanggu District, Tianjin municipality, in northeastern China. They are located 60 km southeast of the Tianjin urban center. In 1856, Chinese soldiers boarded The Arrow, a Chinese-owned ship registered in Hong Kong flying the British flag and suspected of piracy, smuggling and of being engaged in the opium trade. They captured 12 men and imprisoned them. Though the certificat

RF2AHFKDY–Ha Long Bay, one of the most picturesque landscapes in the world. Located in North Vietnam

The Old China Trade was the name given to the early commerce between the Qing Empire and the United States under the Canton System, spanning from shortly after the end of the American Revolutionary War in 1783 to the Treaty of Wanghsia in 1844. The Old China Trade represented the beginning of relations between the United States and East Asia, including eventually U.S.–China relations. In Salem, Massachusetts there are important examples of American colonial architecture and Federal architecture from the Old China Trade in two historic districts, Chestnut Street District, that is part of the S Stock Photo

RM2B0295H–The Old China Trade was the name given to the early commerce between the Qing Empire and the United States under the Canton System, spanning from shortly after the end of the American Revolutionary War in 1783 to the Treaty of Wanghsia in 1844. The Old China Trade represented the beginning of relations between the United States and East Asia, including eventually U.S.–China relations. In Salem, Massachusetts there are important examples of American colonial architecture and Federal architecture from the Old China Trade in two historic districts, Chestnut Street District, that is part of the S

RMARHBMD–HONG KONG BUILDINGS PEOPLE AND STREET LIFE IN CENTRAL DOWNTOWN HONG KONG ISLAND AND VICTORIA HARBOUR

The War in China - Fleet of Chinese Pirates Preparing to Attack, 1857. 'One of the greatest evils the merchants' commerce of the China Seas has to contend with is the immense number of pirate craft which infest the channels of the numerous islands of that country; scarcely a bay or inlet affording a chance of cover or escape from an attacking force but swarms with hordes of these miscreants...their great speed under sail or propelled by sweeps, light draught of water, and the quantity of combustible annoyances with which they are always provided, make them the most dangerous adversaries which Stock Photo

RM2R8Y3ND–The War in China - Fleet of Chinese Pirates Preparing to Attack, 1857. 'One of the greatest evils the merchants' commerce of the China Seas has to contend with is the immense number of pirate craft which infest the channels of the numerous islands of that country; scarcely a bay or inlet affording a chance of cover or escape from an attacking force but swarms with hordes of these miscreants...their great speed under sail or propelled by sweeps, light draught of water, and the quantity of combustible annoyances with which they are always provided, make them the most dangerous adversaries which

RM2B02YHG–Northwest Airlines Corp. (often abbreviated NWA) was a major United States airline founded in 1926 and absorbed into Delta Air Lines Inc. by a merger. Approved on October 29, 2008, the merger made Delta the largest airline in the world until the American Airlines-US Airways merger on December 9, 2013. Northwest continued to operate under its own name and brand until the integration of the carriers was completed on January 31, 2010. Northwest was headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. After World War II it became dominant in the trans-Pacific market

Factory was the English term for the trading posts system originally established by Europeans in foreign territories, first within different states of medieval Europe, and later in their colonial possessions. Factories served simultaneously as market, warehouse, customs, defense and support to the navigation or exploration, headquarters or de facto government of local communities, with the head of the factory being called a factor. Stock Photo

RM2B028YE–Factory was the English term for the trading posts system originally established by Europeans in foreign territories, first within different states of medieval Europe, and later in their colonial possessions. Factories served simultaneously as market, warehouse, customs, defense and support to the navigation or exploration, headquarters or de facto government of local communities, with the head of the factory being called a factor.

RM2B028R4–Factory was the English term for the trading posts system originally established by Europeans in foreign territories, first within different states of medieval Europe, and later in their colonial possessions. Factories served simultaneously as market, warehouse, customs, defense and support to the navigation or exploration, headquarters or de facto government of local communities, with the head of the factory being called a factor.

RF2AHFKRP–Ha Long Bay, one of the most picturesque landscapes in the world. Located in North Vietnam

RMARHBTA–HONG KONG BUILDINGS PEOPLE AND STREET LIFE IN CENTRAL DOWNTOWN HONG KONG ISLAND AND VICTORIA HARBOUR

Destruction of a Piratical Chinese Fleet at Pinghoy, 1850. '...the burning of the pirate's fleet at Pinghoy, on the night of October 1, her Majesty's steamer Fury lying at anchor..."It must be remembered that it is not the policy of any piratical force to become assailants against vessels of war; but it was a boast...of Shap-'ng-tsai, that he would not fear attacking any of our brigs of war on the station...and when we consider the fact of his squadron mounting upwards of 1300 guns, some of good calibre and many English carronades, it may be inferred, that, had the Celestials been as expe Stock Photo

RM2HT678E–Destruction of a Piratical Chinese Fleet at Pinghoy, 1850. '...the burning of the pirate's fleet at Pinghoy, on the night of October 1, her Majesty's steamer Fury lying at anchor..."It must be remembered that it is not the policy of any piratical force to become assailants against vessels of war; but it was a boast...of Shap-'ng-tsai, that he would not fear attacking any of our brigs of war on the station...and when we consider the fact of his squadron mounting upwards of 1300 guns, some of good calibre and many English carronades, it may be inferred, that, had the Celestials been as expe

RM2B028PP–Factory was the English term for the trading posts system originally established by Europeans in foreign territories, first within different states of medieval Europe, and later in their colonial possessions. Factories served simultaneously as market, warehouse, customs, defense and support to the navigation or exploration, headquarters or de facto government of local communities, with the head of the factory being called a factor.

RM2B028PT–Factory was the English term for the trading posts system originally established by Europeans in foreign territories, first within different states of medieval Europe, and later in their colonial possessions. Factories served simultaneously as market, warehouse, customs, defense and support to the navigation or exploration, headquarters or de facto government of local communities, with the head of the factory being called a factor.

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