A 19th century American sea chart of Hong Kong

BREWER, H.G.

Southern Coast of China. Harbor of Hong Kong and Approaches. Compiled from the latest information.
Washington DC: Hydrographic Office, Navy Department, 1886-1906. 770 x 1050mm.

Some surface soiling, official ink date stamp in bottom margin.

Detailed chart of the approaches to Hong Kong, first published 1886 but here updated to 1916. Despite being a sea chart the streets of the settlements are carefully delineated. This chart was published as the U.S. was working to increase its sphere of influence across the Pacific.


Stock ID : 23973