Author: Stephen Davies
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
ISBN: 9888208209
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
In December 1846, the Keying, a Chinese junk purchased by British investors, set sail from Hong Kong for London. Named after the Chinese Imperial Commissioner who had signed away Hong Kong to the British, manned by a Chinese and European crew, and carrying a travelling exhibition of Chinese items, theKeying had a troubled voyage. After quarrels on the way and a diversion to New York, culminating in a legal dispute over arrears of wages for Chinese members of the crew, it finally reached London in 1848, where it went on exhibition on the River Thames until 1853. It was then auctioned off, towed to Liverpool, and finally broken up. In this account of the ship, the crew and the voyage, Stephen Davies tells a story of missed opportunities, with an erratic course, overambitious aims, and achievements born of lucky breaks—a microcosm, in fact, of early Hong Kong and of the relations between China and the West.
East Sails West
Author: Stephen Davies
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
ISBN: 9888208209
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
In December 1846, the Keying, a Chinese junk purchased by British investors, set sail from Hong Kong for London. Named after the Chinese Imperial Commissioner who had signed away Hong Kong to the British, manned by a Chinese and European crew, and carrying a travelling exhibition of Chinese items, theKeying had a troubled voyage. After quarrels on the way and a diversion to New York, culminating in a legal dispute over arrears of wages for Chinese members of the crew, it finally reached London in 1848, where it went on exhibition on the River Thames until 1853. It was then auctioned off, towed to Liverpool, and finally broken up. In this account of the ship, the crew and the voyage, Stephen Davies tells a story of missed opportunities, with an erratic course, overambitious aims, and achievements born of lucky breaks—a microcosm, in fact, of early Hong Kong and of the relations between China and the West.
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
ISBN: 9888208209
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
In December 1846, the Keying, a Chinese junk purchased by British investors, set sail from Hong Kong for London. Named after the Chinese Imperial Commissioner who had signed away Hong Kong to the British, manned by a Chinese and European crew, and carrying a travelling exhibition of Chinese items, theKeying had a troubled voyage. After quarrels on the way and a diversion to New York, culminating in a legal dispute over arrears of wages for Chinese members of the crew, it finally reached London in 1848, where it went on exhibition on the River Thames until 1853. It was then auctioned off, towed to Liverpool, and finally broken up. In this account of the ship, the crew and the voyage, Stephen Davies tells a story of missed opportunities, with an erratic course, overambitious aims, and achievements born of lucky breaks—a microcosm, in fact, of early Hong Kong and of the relations between China and the West.
Sailing directions for the North-East, North, and North-West coasts of Ireland (partly drawn up by ... W. Mudge ... completed ... by G. A. Frazer).
Author: William MUDGE (Colonel, F.R.S.)
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
India Directory, Or, Directions for Sailing to and from the East Indies, China, New Holland, Cape of Good Hope, Brazil, and the Interjacent Ports
Author: James Horsburgh
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Category : Aids to navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 1144
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Aids to navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 1144
Book Description
The British merchant service
Author: R. J. Cornewall-Jones
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Category : Merchant marine
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
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Category : Merchant marine
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Sailing Directions for the West Coasts of France, Spain and Portugal
Author: Great Britain. Hydrographic Department
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
The India Directory, Or: Directions for Sailing to and from the East Indies, China, Australia and the Interjacent Ports of Africa and South America
Author: James Horsburgh
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 900
Book Description
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 900
Book Description
New and Complete Sailing Directions for the East Coast of England,
Author: John William Norie
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
World Cruising Routes
Author: Jimmy Cornell
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408158884
Category : Navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 617
Book Description
A guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It advises on the winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather, and optimum times for individual routes, plus over 6,000 waypoints.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408158884
Category : Navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 617
Book Description
A guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world, geared specifically to the needs of cruising sailors. It advises on the winds, currents, regional and seasonal weather, and optimum times for individual routes, plus over 6,000 waypoints.
Sailing Directions for the East Coasts of Central America and Mexico
Author: United States. Naval Oceanographic Office
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Sailing Directions for the East Coasts of Central America and Mexico
Author: United States. Hydrographic Office
Publisher:
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Category : Pilot guides
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Pilot guides
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description