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Map of the Pearl River Delta

Surveyed by Captain R. Collinson R.N., published by J & C Walker and Hong Kong Maritime Museum Collection

Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

This is a copper engraving of a chart published by J & C Walker according to the Act of Parliament at the Hydrographic Office of the Admiralty in 1849. A detailed chart showing the China coast northeast of Hong Kong. Mirs Bay, Bias Bay and Hie Chin Bay are all sounded. The upper left corner contains Ty-Sami enlarged. It includes details of Castle Peak, Mahwan, Hong Kong Road, the Lamma Channel and Starling Inlet.

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  • Title: Map of the Pearl River Delta
  • Creator: Surveyed by Captain R. Collinson R.N., published by J & C Walker, Hong Kong Maritime Museum Collection
Hong Kong Maritime Museum

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