File:Hong Kong Harbour, circa 1865.jpg

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English: Hong Kong Harbour, circa 1865
Shows several ships with sails up, including an American clipper in the heart of the port. Three British ensigns are visible to the right with another American at anchor, while a variety of other European flags are visible to the left and on the headland buildings. The signal tower is in place atop Victoria Peak, and the larger estates rise on the peak’s lower foothill elevations.
Date circa 1865
date QS:P,+1865-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Source Vallejo Gallery
Author AnonymousUnknown author

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