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‘HMS Powerful’ at the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock, 1890s

Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Thanks to its location, Hong Kong became a hub for shipbuilding and ship repairs. Some of the earliest workshops could be found in today’s areas of Ap Lei Chau, Wan Chai, Tai O and Sham Shui Po. Whampoa Dock Company developed an outstanding reputation and was known for having the best shipyard facilities in the world.

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  • Title: ‘HMS Powerful’ at the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock, 1890s
  • Rights: ©Hong Kong Maritime Museum
  • Medium: Photo print
  • object id: HKMM2004.0167.0001
Hong Kong Maritime Museum

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