A 19th century American sea chart of Hong Kong
Southern Coast of China. Harbor of Hong Kong and Approaches. Compiled from the latest information.
Washington DC: Hydrographic Office, Navy Department, 1886-1906. 770 x 1050mm.
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Detailed chart of the approaches to Hong Kong, first published 1886 but here updated to 1916. Despite being a sea chart the streets of the settlements are carefully delineated. This chart was published as the U.S. was working to increase its sphere of influence across the Pacific.
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Some surface soiling, official ink date stamp in bottom margin.Related products
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