Three vessels lying at anchor

The Costume of China. Illustrated in forty-eight c Author: Alexander, William / William Miller: London, 1805 Language: English Source/Shelfmark: 455.e.9, plate 12 Three vessels lying at anchor in the river of Ning-po. The middle vesselis a trading ship. The Chinese characters over the rudder, denote the name of the vessel. The small vessel on the left was hired for the service of the embassy, and employed in transporting luggage. The vessel on the right, conveyed staff from the embassy. Image taken from The Costume of China. Illustrated in forty-eight coloured engravings. Originally published/produced in William Miller: London, 1805.