'Ichang' paddle steamer and the Bund, Shanghai

'Ichang' paddle steamer and the Bund, Shanghai

Identifier

DH-s119

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: DH-s119. This is a detail from a panoramic view of the Huangpu River and Bund, Shanghai.  See also DH-s511, DH-s101, DH-s102, DH-s103, DH-s104, DH-s105, DH-s106, DH-s107, DH-s108, DH-s109, DH-s110, DH-s111, DH-s112, DH-s113, DH-s114, DH-s115, DH-s116, DH-s117, DH-s118, DH-s120, DH-s121, DH-s122, DH-s123, DH-s124, DH-s125, DH-s126, DH-s127, DH-s128, DH-s129, and DH-s130.  The Ichang was one of the Shanghai Steam Navigation Co.'s steamers, named after the city of Ichang (now called Yichang). On the far left is the old French Consulate; and next to it, the Messageries Maritimes. The building in the center, behind the ship, is sometimes identified on old postcard views as Melchers & Co. On the right is the Gutzlaff Signal Pole. Below it, barely visible, is the bridge over the Yangjingbang (上海洋泾浜). At far right is one of Fogg's two buildings, at No. 1 The Bund, in the International Settlement. In the background can be seen the steeple of St Joseph's Catholic Church.  

Location

Shanghai

Date

March 1891

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph