South China Sea Collection (page 5)

An aircraft director directs an E-2C Hawkeye aboard USS George Washington
South China Sea, July 1, 2014 - An aircraft director signals the pilot of an E-2C Hawkeye during engine start-up procedures on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73)

Satellite view of Indochina
December 24, 2009 - Satellite view of Indochina

Brown and yellow folded sea slug, Indonesia
Brown and yellow folded sea slug (chelidonura amoena) nudibranch, South China Sea, Indonesia

An MH-60R Sea Hawk maneuvers over the South China Sea
South China Sea, May 18, 2013 - An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter maneuvers over the South China Sea

USS Cowpens transits alongside USNS Tippecanoe
South China Sea, July 21, 2012 - The forward-deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG 63) transits alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS

ircraft are stacked on the bow of USS Ronald Reagan
South China Sea, April 6, 2007 - Aircraft are stacked on the bow of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), to clear the rest of the flight deck and the hangar bay for ammunition offload

U. S. Navy Petty Officer leans out the door of an SH-60 Seahawk
April 6, 2007 - U.S. Navy Petty Officer leans out the door of an SH-60 Seahawk as the helicopter approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)

An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter lifts off from USS Wayne E. Meyer
South China Sea, August 6, 2014 - An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter lifts off from the guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108)

USS Rainier transfers ordnance to another ship while in the South China Sea, 1970
February 1970 - USS Rainier (AE-5) transfers ordnance to another Seventh Fleet ship while operating in the South China Sea

Task Force 77 operating in the South China Sea, March 1965. It had recently launched strikes against North Vietnam. Carriers present are (clockwise from bottom): USS Ranger (CVA-61)

An A-3B Skywarrior landing aboard USS Kitty Hawk, 1966
April 13, 1966 - An A-3B Skywarrior of Heavy Attack Squadron 4 (VAH-4) prepares to release arresting cable after landing aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) while underway in the South China Sea

The Philippines, Formosa, South China, the Kingdoms of Tonkin, Cochin China, Cambodia
KW205831 The Philippines, Formosa, South China, the Kingdoms of Tonkin, Cochin China, Cambodia, Siam, Laos, and part of those of Pegu and Ava

Map of the South China Sea, from the itinerary of La Perouse, 1787 (engraving)
XIR1272877 Map of the South China Sea, from the itinerary of La Perouse, 1787 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean FranAzois de Galaup)

The magnificent Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam

Ha Long Bay, sunset at Cat Ba Island
Vietnam, Quang Ninh Province, Ha Long Bay, sunset at Cat Ba Island. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination

Ha Long Bay, sunset at Cat Ba Island
Vietnam, Quang Ninh Province, Ha Long Bay, sunset at Cat Ba Island. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination

Fishing village in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. Quang Ninh, Vietnam, South-East Asia, Asia

Floating village in Halong bay. Quang Ninh, Vietnam, South-East Asia, Asia

Halong Bay, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Under a Karsk
These masive Limestone rocks (Karsks) or small limestone islands, sometimes are worn away at the base by weather and tidal erosion (over milennia)

A Floating Fishing Village
A colourful floating fishing village, moored at the base of a limestone karsk (large limestone rock or island rising out of the sea). Villagers live on the sea most of their life

Oyster farm near halong bay
Many wooden structures that support the oysters tied on by string. Halong Bay, North Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Cargo ship near Halong Bay
An empty cargo ship sails through Halong Bay. The limestone Karsks (small islands) can be seen in the background. Halong Bay, Northern Vietnam

Squid fishing trawler
A squid Fishing trawler returning to the floating fishing village with a huge limestone quarks as the background. Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Moored tourist boats
Brightly coloured tourist boats moored at the edge of a large quarks (tall limestone island) near Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor) - male flying. GALAPAGOS ISLANDS ECUADOR South
Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor), male flying. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America. Breed on Genovesa (Tower), Seymour and San Cristobal Islands in the Galapagos

View across wetland towards skyscrapers at sunset, with Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo carbo sinensis) flock in flight, Tin Shui Wai, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, November

Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata orientalis) adult, non-breeding plumage, with prey in beak, walking on tidal mudflat, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, September

Greater Painted-snipe (Rostratula benghalensis) adult male and juvenile, standing together, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, October

Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor) flock, in flight, landing at night roost site, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, December

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) juvenile, walking in shallow water, Hong Kong, China, October

Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) juvenile, walking on tidal mudflat, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, November

Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata) juvenile, with ring on leg, perched on grass stems, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, December

Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris) adult, non-breeding plumage, standing on mud, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, September

Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus) adult, perched on boat, Aberdeen Harbour, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, December

Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica menzbieri) adult, non-breeding plumage, walking on tidal mudflat, Mai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, September

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) adult, in flight, landing in wetland, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, May

Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) immature, in flight, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, December

Asian Dowitcher (Limnodromus semipalmatus) adult, partial breeding plumage, with invertebrate prey in beak, feeding on mudflats, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, Deep Bay, New Territories, Hong Kong, China

Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis) adult, breeding plumage, walking on mud, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, Deep Bay, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, May

Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa melanuroides), Great Knot (Calidris teniurostris), Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) and Eurasian Avocet (Recurvirostra avocetta) mixed flock

Great White Egret (Ardea alba modesta) Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) and Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis) mixed flock, standing in wetland habitat, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, Deep Bay

Fishing boats in Pattaya City, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Fishing boat in Nathon City, Koh Samui Island, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

The beach of El Nido at sunset, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Outrigger boat at sunset in the bay of El Nido, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dramatic sunset light over the bay of El Nido, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Outrigger at sunset in the bay of El Nido, Bacuit Archipelago, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

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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.