| Article number: | 10.03.045 |
The fishing junk from Hong Kong around 1930 is a type of traditional Chinese fishing vessel primarily used in the Hong Kong region and other parts of South China. These boats were frequently employed for fishing and transporting goods at sea.
The fishing junk is a classic design typically characterised by a wide, flat, and sturdy hull, ideal for shallow waters and coastal areas. These boats often had large, square or rectangular sails and a double bow, which made them highly manoeuvrable in the narrow, shallow waters of the Chinese coast.
Around 1930, Hong Kong was experiencing a period of growth and modernisation, although fishing junks were still in use in the fishing industry. The boats were used for catching a variety of seafood, such as fish, shellfish, and squid.
Characteristics of the Hong Kong fishing junk (around 1930):
Double bow: This design made the junks very stable, ideal for sailing in shallow water.
Sails: They usually had a large square sail, but some could also be equipped with multiple sails for different wind conditions.
Wooden construction: Most junks were built of wood and had a solid and sturdy structure that made them resistant to rough sea conditions.
Open deck or cargo hold: The fishing junk often had an open deck or a cargo hold for transporting fish or other goods.
These boats were indispensable for the local economy, as they were an important part of the fishing industry. Many of these traditional vessels were replaced by more modern boats, but the fishing junk remains an iconic symbol of Hong Kong's maritime heritage.
Specifications:
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Drawing number |
10.03.045 |
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Author |
W.Asbach |
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Description |
Fishing Junk from Hong Kong (around 1930) |
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Quality |
general plan; sp/lines; construction frames; sections; details; description |
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Scale |
1 : 33 |
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Number of sheets A00 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A0 |
3 |
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Number of sheets A1 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A2 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A3 |
0 |
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Number of sheets A4 |
0 |
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Total number of drawing sheets |
3 |
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Number of A4 text sheets |
3 |
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Weight in grams |
280 |
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Special features |
a typical "longliner" from Hong Kong that still fished the waters around Hong Kong in large numbers in the 1930s. |