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HMS "Powerful"in Dock at Kowloon, Hong Kong (b / w photo)
1064093 HMS " Powerful" in Dock at Kowloon, Hong Kong (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Powerful" in Dock at Kowloon, Hong Kong. Illustration for The Graphic, 17 December 1898.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22647498
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
China Station Dock Hms Powerful Hong Kong Kowloon Pier Pontoons Wharf Chineses
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the majestic HMS "Powerful" in dock at Kowloon, Hong Kong. Taken by an English photographer in the 19th century, this image showcases the grandeur of this powerful warship against the backdrop of bustling docks. The "Powerful" stands tall and proud, a symbol of British naval might during its time. The photograph provides a glimpse into the historical significance of China's relationship with foreign powers, as it was taken during a period when Western nations were asserting their influence over Chinese territories. The presence of HMS "Powerful" in Kowloon highlights Britain's strategic interests in maintaining control over key ports and trade routes. The intricate details captured by the photographer allow us to appreciate both the engineering marvels that went into constructing such a vessel and the vibrant atmosphere surrounding it. From Chinese workers going about their daily tasks on pontoons to other ships dotting the harbor, there is an undeniable sense of activity and energy. This image serves as a reminder of Hong Kong's rich maritime history and its role as an international trading hub. It also offers insight into how different cultures intersected within these bustling port cities, with British naval power coexisting alongside local communities. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported back to a time when global powers vied for dominance while everyday life continued amidst these monumental structures on land and sea.
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