South China Sea Collection (page 2)

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)

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

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

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

Plants and vegetation of the Crocker Range rainforest in Sabah, Borneo

Cross country driving in the Crocker Range of Sabah, Borneo

Ko Wat Ta Lap lookout / Ang Thong National Marine Park (Ko Samui), Surat Thani Province, Thailand People on Ko Wat Ta Lap lookout / Ang Thong National Marine Park (Ko Samui), Surat Thani Province

Beach on Ko Wat Ta Lap, Ang Thong National Marine Park, Ko Samui, Thailand Beach on Ko Wat Ta Lap, Ang Thong National Marine Park (Ko Samui), Surat Thani Province, Thailand

Beach on Ko Wat Ta Lap, Ang Thong National Marine Park (Ko Samui), Surat Thani Province, Thailand

Fishing boats in the Gulf of Thailand on the island of Ko Samui, Thailand

Beach with palm trees and the Gulf of Thailand on the island of Ko Samui, Thailand

Fishing boat in the Gulf of Thailand on the island of Ko Samui, Thailand

Wat Plai Laem temple located on the island of Ko Samui, Thailand

18 arm Buddha statue at Wat Plai Laem temple located on the island of Ko Samui, Thailand

The Big Buddha temple and landmark is located on the Northeast side of the island of Ko Samui, Thailand

The Gulf of Thailand at Chaweng beach on the island of Ko Samui, Thailand

Chaweng beach and the Gulf of Thailand on the island of Ko Samui, Thailand

Swimming pool facing the Gulf of Thailand at Chaweng beach on the island of Ko Samui, Thailand

Malaysia, Perhentian Islands, Perhentian Kecil, beautiful white sand beach

Early Map of Dutch Navigation, Victorian Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Early Map of Dutch Navigation. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

A lone oarsman dwarfed by nature
A single Vietnamese fisherman, rows his traditional boat, towing a bright yellow kayak against a backdrop of the face of a huge karsk (large limestone rock or island rising out of the sea)

Vietnam Pearl Farm
Two workers row out among the buoys of a pearl farm. The clams are hung from the buoys. In the background are the workers floating houses and behind that the rock face of the limestone karsks

Grey and brown wandering cowries, South China Sea
Grey and brown wandering cowries (Cypraea errones), South China Sea, Indonesia

Chromodoris coi beige nudibranch with black line, South China Sea, Indonesia

USS Nimitz and USNS Rainer transit alongside each other
South China Sea, May 21, 2013 - The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7)

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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.