Saturday, November 11, 2006

Chinchow Fisher


Amoy Fisher ?


Pechili / Kiangsu Trader ?


Amoy Fisher


Foochow Pole Junk with Cargo


I am having a model made of a Foochow Pole Junk finished as illustrated in Donnelly's book "Chinese Junks and Other Native Craft". Maker is Tara Models , owner Paul Tarrant.Will post pictures once it arrives which will be soon.


Chusan Fishing Boat


This is from a new set of Donnelly postcards that I recently acquired

Friday, November 10, 2006

Advertisement for Taku Tug & Lighter Co.


Donnelly worked for this company and produced this advertisement.

Courtesy of Charlotte Bleasdale.

I.C.S.N Co. S/S Tingsang in Chefoo Harbor


Courtesy of Charlotte Bleasdale.

I.C.S.N Co.S/S Kungwo - Lower Yangtze Line


Copy of illustration from China Shipping Manual , 1937-8 of Indo-China Steam Navigation Co vessel . Courtesy Charlotte Bleasdale formerly of John Swire & Sons.