Chusan Collection

R Ms Chusan P and O Line Ocean liners Shipping
R, M, S, Chusan, P, and, O, Line, Ocean, liners, Shipping, Watercolour, painting, J, Nicholson, 12022490

P&O Liner Chusan. circa 1949

Illustration depicting the British fleet lying off Kintang before the occupation of Chusan
3521224 Illustration depicting the British fleet lying off Kintang before the occupation of Chusan; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the British fleet lying off Kintang before the occupation of)

British Encampment at Irgao-Shan, Chusan, 1841 (litho)
1606782 British Encampment at Irgao-Shan, Chusan, 1841 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Encampment at Irgao-Shan, Chusan, 1841)

Capture of Ting-Hai, Chusan, by the British, in 1841 (litho)
1606781 Capture of Ting-Hai, Chusan, by the British, in 1841 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Ting-Hai, Chusan, by the British, in 1841)

Smiling fisherman, Zhoushan Island, China, East Asia
Smiling fisherman of Zhoushan Island, China, East Asia. Date: 1922

The British Fleet in Chinese Waters, Bluejackets playing Football at Chusan (engraving)
1039464 The British Fleet in Chinese Waters, Bluejackets playing Football at Chusan (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fleet in China under Admiral Jones assembled off Kintang Prior to the Occupation of Chusan (engraving)
1612287 The Fleet in China under Admiral Jones assembled off Kintang Prior to the Occupation of Chusan (engraving) by English School

The Recent Gale, Wreck of the Chusan at Ardrossan (engraving)
1589351 The Recent Gale, Wreck of the Chusan at Ardrossan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Gale, Wreck of the Chusan at Ardrossan)

Port of Ting-Hai or Hafen von Ting-Hae
LLM338620 Port of Ting-Hai or Hafen von Ting-Hae by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port of Ting-Hai and Hafen von Ting-Hae)

Temple of Foo-Too, Chusan, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498388 Temple of Foo-Too, Chusan, c.1870s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably Fodu Island in the Chusan peninsula, Eastern China.); English

Foo-Too, Chusan, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
498363 Foo-Too, Chusan, c.1870 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably Fodu Island in the Chusan peninsula, Eastern China.); English

Conference at Chusan between Commodore Bremer and a Chinese official on HMS Wellesley 4 July 1841 (engraving)
818836 Conference at Chusan between Commodore Bremer and a Chinese official on HMS Wellesley 4 July 1841 (engraving) by English School

Chusan At Surrey Zoological Gardens

Source Size = 3788 x 2449
The Recent Gale, Wreck of the Steamer " chusan" Off Ardrossan Harbour

Village Street, Chusan, South Korea. Date: 1907

Picture No. 10893196
Chusan Palm - leaves with covering of frost (Trachycarpus fortunei) Date:

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Chusan, a name that echoes through history with tales of adventure and conquest. From the majestic P&O Liner Chusan to the brave R Ms Chusan P and O Line Ocean liners Shipping, this place has witnessed the rise and fall of empires. Intriguingly, Chusan was not only a hub for maritime trade but also a battleground during times of conflict. The Occupation is etched in an engraving, depicting soldiers standing tall on its shores. Similarly, another litho showcases the Capture of Ting-Hai by the British in 1841, illustrating the fierce battles fought on this island. But amidst these stories of war and conquest lies the everyday life of its people. A smiling fisherman from Zhoushan Island reminds us that even in tumultuous times, there is still joy to be found. And as we delve deeper into history, an engraving captures Bluejackets playing Football at Chusan - a testament to camaraderie even in foreign lands. The British Fleet assembled off Kintang prior to occupying Chusan; their presence looming large over Chinese waters. However, nature's fury knows no boundaries as seen in The Recent Gale - where the wrecked remains at Ardrossan serve as a reminder of our vulnerability against powerful forces. Beyond warfare and wreckage lie glimpses into daily life on this enchanting island. Portrayed through black-and-white photographs are images like Temple Foo-Too standing proud amidst lush surroundings or Foo-Too itself captured beautifully in another snapshot from c. 1870s. Chusan holds within its shores countless stories waiting to be discovered - tales woven together by threads connecting different eras and cultures alike. It stands as a testament to resilience amid chaos while offering glimpses into both triumphs and tribulations that have shaped its rich tapestry throughout time.