A War Junk | Chinese School | 19th Century 19th Century Beyond her are other boats

Beyond her are other boats heading for the beach and in the background is the 'Asia'

The 'Sheerness' is probably the ship in port-bow view in the distance

He ran his sloop close under the walls notwithstanding a very heavy fire

and forests rendered in great detail with a particular relish given to the effects of light

550 men killed

A War Junk | Chinese School | 19th Century 19th Century Beyond her are other boatsA 19th century portrait of a Chinese war junk dated about 1850. Throughout China's history, junks have been used as war ships. They usually have two or three sails and each mast is made of bamboo because of its strength. This junk is shown in full sail with a large number of figures on board. The warriors shields can be seen fixed to the side of the junk in between all the oars. Two lanterns are positioned at the stern with a small cannon in between