South China Sea Collection

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Map of the Pacific island groups, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Gulf of Thailand on the island of Ko Samui, Thailand

Rock climber, Halong Bay (Ha-Long Bay) (Ha Long Bay), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vietnam, South China Sea, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Merchant ship attacked by Chinese pirates
Chinese pirates attacking a European merchant ship, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Hansen, first officer on the Knivsberg, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
A Hansen, first officer on the Knivsberg, 1898. Portrait of a German crew member using compasses and parallel rulers to plot the course of the SS Knivsberg through the South China Sea

Sumatra, 1800s
Map of Sumatra, 1870s. Color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Leper colony village north of Da Nang along the South China Sea, Vietnam

Island of Coron, Calamian archipelago, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Map of the Malay Peninsula, c.1900 (engraving)
533325 Map of the Malay Peninsula, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing historical boundaries of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Singapore, circa 1902)

Map of Hong Kong, c.1900 (engraving)
532770 Map of Hong Kong, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Hong Kong, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of Manila, c.1900 (engraving)
533340 Map of Manila, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Manila Bay, Philippines, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

The Combined Fleet in China - transports in Cowloong Bay preparing to get under way for... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Combined Fleet in China - transports in Cowloong Bay preparing to get under way for the north - from a sketch by our special artist at Hong-Kong, 1860. British warships at anchor

Hong-Kong: Central Portion of the Town of Victoria, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Hong-Kong: Central Portion of the Town of Victoria, 1857. General view showing...the central part of the town of Victoria, lying at the base of the lofty hills

Wreck of "The Douro" steam-ship, on the Paracels, in the China Sea, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Wreck of "The Douro" steam-ship, on the Paracels, in the China Sea, 1854. Ship runs aground in bad weather between from Hong-Kong

Gorgonian Seafan Coral (Gorgonacea) polyps open to feed at night. South China Sea, Sipadan Island, Borneo

Historical map of the Pearl River Delta, woodcut, published 1897
Historical map of the mouth of the Pearl River Delta (Zhujiang) with the locations of Guangzhou (Canton), Macau and Hong Kong at the end of the 19th century. Wood engraving, published in 1897

Malaysia, Pahang, Pulau Tioman (Tioman Island), Berjaya Beach, Berjaya Tioman Resort, Berjaya Jetty and Pulau Rengis (Rengis Isand)

Political map of China. Map showing China, Mongolia, East Turkestan, Tibet and the Korean peninsula. Plate 62 from The Times Atlas

Political map of Eastern China, showing Taiwan, Tianjin and the Bohai Sea. Plate 64 from The Times Atlas

Alpha male Proboscis Monkey in territorial stance, Sabah, Borneo

Asia, South East Asia, Vietnam; Hoi An, Cham Island, a pristine beach on Cham Island in the Cu Lao Cham Marine Reserve - a Unesco Biosphere Reserve

South East Asia, Thailand, Southern Thailand, Songkhla Province, Songkhla, Samila Beach

Swatow, c. 1868. Creator: John Thomson
Swatow, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. vi from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume ii" (1873)

Map of the Philippines, from the Sala delle Carte Geografiche
BEN95487 Map of the Philippines, from the Sala delle Carte Geografiche (Hall of Geographical Maps) c.1570 (oil on panel) by Danti

"Mouth of the Saigon River", illustration from a Visit to Saigon
DGC418680 " Mouth of the Saigon River", illustration from a Visit to Saigon by Walter Rose, published in Appletons Journal, May 4, 1872 (litho) by American School

In Peaceless China (Colour Litho)
2777766 In Peaceless China (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In peaceless China)

Chinese junks at the entrance to Hong Kong Harbour, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Chinese junks at the entrance to Hong Kong Harbour, 1898. Chinesische Dschunken vor dem Einfahrt in den Hafen von Hongkong

Pemanggil Island, Malaya, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Pemanggil Island, Malaya, 1898. Pulo Pemangil, Pulo Aor, Pinang, South China Sea. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

House on stilts and fishermen in Singapore Harbour, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
House on stilts and fishermen in Singapore Harbour, 1898. Fischer im Hafen von Singapore. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

East Point showing Victoria Hills, Hong Kong, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
East Point showing Victoria Hills, Hong Kong, 1895. Boats in the harbour of what was then a British colony, now part of mainland China

Map of China and Japan, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Map of China and Japan, 1902. Showing Mongolia, Eastern Turkestan and Tibet, with insets of Hong Kong and Tokyo Bay. From The Century Atlas of the World. [John Walker & Co, Ltd. London, 1902]

Map of the East Indian Archipelago, 1902. Creator: Unknown
Map of the East Indian Archipelago, 1902. Showing Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Siam, The Philippines, Papua New Guinea and the South China Sea. From The Century Atlas of the World. [John Walker & Co, Ltd

Geographical map of China. Plate 63 from The Times Atlas

Hong Kong, view from Kowlun, c1890. Hong Kong seen from Kowloon, China. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

Javanese emperor and empress, 1890s
Emperor and empress of Surakarta in Java, Indonesia, circa 1890. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Panoramic Night View of Hong Kong Island Skyline Along Victoria Harbour From Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, China
The Victoria Harbour is world-famous for its dramatic panoramic night view and skyline, particularly in the direction towards Hong Kong Island where the skyline of skyscrapers is superimposed over

A Traditional Chinese Junk Sailing In Victoria Harbour With View of Hong Kong Island Skyline At Night, Hong Kong, China

Map of China and northeastern Asia

Boatswains Mate directs a landing craft air cushion as it approaches USS Kearsarge
Atlantic Ocean, July 9, 2010 - Boatswains Mate directs a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) as it approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)

USS Intrepid underway in the South China Sea as a special attack carrier, 1968
November 15, 1968 - USS Intrepid (CVS-11) underway in the South China Sea while serving as a special attack carrier

Ripples on coastal sand dunes, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province, Vietnam, December

Drink sellers in conical hats, sitting on coastal sand dunes, Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan Province, Vietnam, December

Java dancers and actors
Performers of Java in traditional costumes. Antique hand-colored print

Java official and his attendants, 1800s
Regent of Java, his bodyguard, and an attendant, 1800s. Antique hand colored print

Wild orangutans in arboral settings in rainforest near Sepilok, Borneo

Waterlillies in the Crocker Range rainforest in Sabah, Borneo

Rainforest and waterfall in biopark near the entrance to Mount Kinabalu National Park, Sabah, Borneo

Proboscus monkey dolls for sale in gift shop in Kota Kinabalu. Sabah, Borneo

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The South China Sea, a breathtaking expanse of turquoise waters and hidden treasures, holds countless stories within its depths. From the towering rock formations of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam, to the pristine beaches of Borneo's Sabah region in Malaysia, this region is a paradise for adventurers. In the annals of history, tales emerge like that of the brave merchant ship attacked by Chinese pirates off these treacherous shores. The year was 1898 when A Hansen, first officer on the Knivsberg, faced danger head-on and lived to tell his harrowing tale. Not far from Da Nang lies a leper colony village nestled along the South China Sea. Here, amidst stunning vistas and resilient spirits, lives are rebuilt with hope and compassion. Traveling back in time to Sumatra during the 1800s reveals an era where trade routes thrived along these waters. Merchants sailed through this maritime crossroads connecting diverse cultures and exchanging goods that shaped Southeast Asia's rich heritage. Further south lies Thailand's Gulf of Thailand on Ko Samui island - a tropical haven where azure waves meet golden sands. Relaxation takes hold as you immerse yourself in nature's embrace. Venturing westward brings us to Palawan in the Philippines - home to Coron Island within the Calamian archipelago. Its crystal-clear waters beckon explorers seeking underwater wonders while El Nido Bay offers tranquility aboard outrigger boats amidst Bacuit Archipelago’s limestone cliffs. Beneath these enchanting seas lie vibrant coral reefs teeming with life; Gorgonian Seafan Coral polyps open their delicate arms at nightfall to feed upon passing nutrients brought by ocean currents – an awe-inspiring sight indeed. Finally, we find ourselves on Pulau Tioman (Tioman Island) off Malaysia's Pahang coast - specifically Berjaya Beach at Berjaya Tioman Resort.