The rudder of a Canton salt junk on the beach at Shaukiwan, Hong Kong

A close up view of the perforated rudder of a Canton salt junk at Shaukiwan, Hong Kong. The rudder has been removed from the junk while it is on a grid undergoing repairs. The photographer was in the area in the following periods: 6 to 28 May 1937; 14 October 1937 to 8 January 1938; 14 April to 4 June 1938 and 8 to 12 September 1938. Negative number P34183 is a stern view of the vessel on the grid.

Object Details

ID: P34184
Type: Rolled film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Waters, David Watkin
Places: China
Vessels: Canton Salt Junk
Date made: 1937-1938
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Waters Collection
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