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"Exploring the Rich Maritime Heritage of Asia

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Sampan Collection: Shanghae Custom House Clark Worswick collection
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Sampan Collection: Traditional bamboo basket fishing boat on the beach at sunset, Thuan An Beach, Phu Vang District
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Sampan Collection: Riverside Scene - Pegirian River, Surabaya, Java, Indonesia
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Sampan Collection: Chinese walled village on a river with sampan on the water
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Sampan Collection: The imperial gardens of Summer Palace in Peking, circa 1800
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Sampan Collection: Sampan 1870s Albumen silver print glass negative
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Sampan Collection: Picture No. 11808379
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Sampan Collection: CHINA: HONG KONG, c1920. Sampan boats at a suburb waterfront in Hong Kong, China
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Sampan Collection: A Chinese sampan, Qianlong Period (1736-96) (gouache on paper)
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Sampan Collection: Sampan Girl on Canton River, China
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Sampan Collection: CHINA: HONG KONG, c1902. Dock workers on the busy wharfs at Hong Kong, c1902. Stereograph
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Sampan Collection: CHINA: HONG KONG, c1902. Sailing in Hong Kong harbor, China. Stereograph, c1902
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Sampan Collection: CHINA: HONG KONG, c1902. Looking east over the bay and fishing village of Shaukiwan
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Sampan Collection: CHINA: CANTON, c1900. The crowded waterfront of the Chukiang River with 400, 000
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Sampan Collection: CHINA: HONG KONG, c1905. A block of tenement houseboats in which many of China s
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Sampan Collection: CHINA: ROWING BOAT, c1905. A mother with her young child rowing a sampan boat in China
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Sampan Collection: Singapore - Native Sampan boats moored on the riverbank
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Sampan Collection: China - Shanghai - Sampan Boats on the waterfront
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Sampan Collection: China - Shanghai - Sea Shore with Quayside / Harbour
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Sampan Collection: China - Shanghai - Old Garden Bridge
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Sampan Collection: Shanghai, China - Japanese Consulate and N. Y. K. Company
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Sampan Collection: Shanghai, China - The Bund - View from Huangpu River
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Sampan Collection: Shanghai, China - The Bund foreshore
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Sampan Collection: Sampans in the Huangpu River - Shanghai, China
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Sampan Collection: Thien Mu Pagoda Pagoda, Perfume River, Hue, Vietnam
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Sampan Collection: Hue, Vietnam - Sampan racing on the Perfume River
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Sampan Collection: The Great Exhibition
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Sampan Collection: Sampan Girl on Canton River, China
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Sampan Collection: Thailand, Damnoen Saduak, sampan moored on canal at Ton Kem Market
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Sampan Collection: China, Tien-Sien port, sampans, commercial ships and bridge of boats, engraving
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Sampan Collection: Thailand, Bangkok, food vendor doing brisk business in sampan at Damnoen Saduak floating market
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Sampan Collection: ferry to Namaw - Moulmein
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Sampan Collection: ferry landing - Moulmein
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Sampan Collection: HONG KONG: HARBOR, 1857. Chinese sampans in the harbor of Hong Kong. Wood engraving, English, 1857
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Sampan Collection: GASI2A-00062
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Sampan Collection: Young woman in Canton rowing a sampan
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Sampan Collection: The Sampan Pagoda, Myanmar
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Sampan Collection: Colourful sampans and river boats on the Rejang River at Sarakei, Sarawak
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Sampan Collection: Sampan ferry on the Sarawak River in the centre of Kuching city in Sarawak
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Sampan Collection: The Floating City of boat homes (sampans), Aberdeen Harbour, Hong Kong Island
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Sampan Collection: Boats in Aberdeen Harbour, Hong Kong, China, Asia
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Sampan Collection: Chinese Sampan Girl
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Sampan Collection: China / Shau-Chew
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Sampan Collection: China / Hu Kew Hyen


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"Exploring the Rich Maritime Heritage of Asia: The Sampan" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of fishing boats as we embark on a journey through the captivating realm of sampan. Originating from Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, this traditional bamboo basket fishing boat has become an iconic symbol of maritime culture in China and Asia. Picture-perfect scenes unfold as we witness a breathtaking sunset on Thuan An Beach in Phu Vang District. Traditional bamboo basket fishing boats gracefully dotting the shoreline create a mesmerizing spectacle that transports us to a bygone era. In bustling Hong Kong, a man wearing a straw coolie hat finds solace sitting on a stool amidst the busy cityscape. This humble image embodies the resilience and simplicity associated with sampan culture. Venturing further into Southeast Asia, we find ourselves immersed in Bangkok's floating market. Here, traditional boats glide effortlessly along waterways, showcasing Thailand's rich cultural heritage and deep connection to its aquatic roots. Traveling back in time to Calcutta in 1852, an oil painting captures shipping activities on the Hooghly River. Amongst various vessels stands proudly our beloved sampan - an enduring symbol of trade and transportation along these historic waters. The allure of Edo (now Tokyo) beckons us next as we stumble upon Ommaya Embankment showered by Sumida River's gentle currents. A Chinese boat or "sampan" elegantly rests nearby while locals go about their daily lives against this picturesque backdrop. Delving deeper into art history reveals masterpieces like "The Dogana di Mare with San Giorgio Maggiore Beyond. " Painted in 1863 by an unknown artist, it showcases how even renowned landmarks can be enhanced when graced by these charming vessels. Unveiling more hidden gems from yesteryears are two intriguing snapshots from the 1870s – "Sampan" and "Boats Along Riverbank.