File:Admiralty Chart No 1962 Hongkong to the Brothers, Published 1890 webp.webp

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Hongkong to the Brothers. From various Admiralty Charts between 1845 and 1886, adjusted to the triangulations by Commander W.U. Moore, H.M. Surveying Ship Rambler, 1886-7.

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中文：19世纪英国海军航海图，展示了香港岛、大屿山、南澳岛和东山岛等地的水文信息，例如洋流情况。另有东山岛海湾等三地的插图，一幅插画。
English: 19th Century British Navigational Chart

Scarce early sea chart of the coast of China, from Hong Kong and Lantao to Nan'ao Island and Dongshan.

Engraved chart, including tidal information, compass roses, soundings, seabed notations, currents, sandbanks, shoals, lighthouses and beacons.

Includes a profile view of Hutung Fort and Beacon and of the coast near Round Hill (near Jinghai Harbor).

Three insets include:

Tai Sami Goat Island Owick Bay

A fine example of this scarce sea chart.
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United Kingdom Hydrographic Office    wikidata:Q2495231
 
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UK Hydrographic Office; UKHO; Hydrographic Office of the Admiralty
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creator QS:P170,Q2495231
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