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Vessels and warships of the Chinese navy
Vessels and warships of the Chinese navy. Mail ship or news frigate 1, junk with defensive boards 2, covered waterwheel riverboat 3, junk 4, and hawks beak boat with two prows 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1842
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Antique Beak Boards Covered Deck Ferrrario Frigate Giulio Hawks Junk Mail News Prow Riverboat Warship Waterwheel
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Andrea Bernieri for Giulio Ferrrario's 'Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples' (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), published in Florence in 1842, offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse maritime fleet of the Chinese navy during the early 19th century. The image showcases an array of vessels and warships, each unique in design and purpose. At the center, a mail ship or news frigate, with its distinctively tall mast and sails, suggests the importance of maritime communication and trade in the region. To its left, a traditional Chinese junk is depicted, complete with defensive boards on its deck, indicating its role as a military vessel during times of conflict. A covered waterwheel riverboat is shown towards the right, its waterwheel hidden beneath a protective canopy, demonstrating the innovative engineering solutions employed by the Chinese in their watercraft. Another junk is visible in the background, while a hawks beak boat, with its distinctive double prows, adds an intriguing element to the scene. The intricate details and vibrant colours of this engraving offer a testament to the skill and artistry of the Italian engraver, Andrea Bernieri, and the European fascination with the exotic and mysterious Far East during the 19th century. This image provides a valuable historical record of the Chinese maritime fleet and offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of China's maritime past.
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