Cropped from Panorama of Hong Kong, taken from Happy Valley Beato and J Hentry Hering |
In 1860, three ex-74 ships were in use as hulks in Hong Kong. These were Minden, Hercules and Melville. The only ship with a distinct sterncastle was HMS Melville, compare this photo. So my vote goes to this ship.
Addendum: HMS Princess Charlotte is also visible on the original photo.
Date picture taken
1 Mar 1860
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