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Port Hamilton as it is (engraving)
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Port Hamilton as it is (engraving)
1050298 Port Hamilton as it is (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Hamilton as it is, Port Hamilton, Corea, which might become an Important Naval Arsenal and Coaling Station for Russia, was taken Possession of by England in 1885, it has now been handed over to China. Illustration for The Graphic, 12 February 1887.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23024566
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1885 Birds Eye View Coaling Station Corea Corean Goose Handed Korea Korean Koreans Orphans Port Hamilton Possession Sentry Showing Sketched Chineses
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Port Hamilton - A Glimpse into a Complex Colonial Era
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. This engraving, titled "Port Hamilton as it is" offers us a fascinating window into the intricate dynamics of 19th-century geopolitics. The image depicts Port Hamilton, also known as Port Hamilton in Corea (now Korea), an island that held immense strategic importance during this era. The scene showcases various elements of life on the island, from its native inhabitants to the presence of foreign powers. At first glance, we see a young Corean boy and woman prostrate before what appears to be an observatory on Observatory Island. This highlights the cultural clash between traditional Corean society and the encroaching influence of Western powers. The print further reveals significant historical events surrounding Port Hamilton's possession by England in 1885 and its subsequent handover to China. It hints at Russia's interest in establishing an important naval arsenal and coaling station on this very island – a move that surely raised concerns among other global powers. From topography to temporary graves and even orphaned children, every detail within this artwork tells a story about colonialism's impact on local communities. Additionally, we catch glimpses of Russian officers' mess huts and Coreans employed by foreign forces. In sum, "Port Hamilton as it is" serves not only as a visual record but also as a thought-provoking reflection on power struggles, cultural exchanges, and territorial ambitions that defined this period in history.
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