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Kapsuimun Anchorage [????- ]

Submitted by Herostratus on Wed, 2018-08-29 10:07

During the south-west monsoons the anchorages of Kapsuimun, and Hong Kong were used because they provided greater protection.The Kapsuimun anchorage was situated south of Ma Wan island and sheltered to the west by the headland of Lantao and to the east by Tsing YI island

 

Source: A Reconnaissance of Ma Wan And Lantao Islands in 1794. J. L. CRANMER-BYNG AND A. SHEPHERD.  RASHK Vol 4 p.105

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Victoria Harbour Map with Moorings 1921

Submitted by Adam on Fri, 2011-02-18 11:46
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1921

A China Mail sketch map from November 1921 showing various anchorages, moorings and a handful of intersting land sites for reference.

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