Hong Kong Parade Ground, May 24, 1862

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 03:23

Image from the book: Imperial China, Photographs from 1850-1912. Available on the website of the Australian National University here. [You can download the complete book as pdf file].

A parade likely for the birthday of Queen Victoria.

HMS Princess Charlotte (hulk) visible in the harbour. There is another hulk, could be HMS Alligator(??).

Photo by M. Miller.

Date picture taken
24 May 1862
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