Whampoa, an island situated in the Zhujiang river, served as the harbour of Canton. A Dutch warehouse was built here, on leased ground. All European vessels bound for Canton were required to anchor at Whampoa.
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Map of the mouth of the Canton River
Schley, Jacobus van der / Bellin, Jacques Nicolas / ...
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Map showing part of the Chinese and Vietnamese coast and southern Formosa
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Map of China and Formosa
Graaff, Isaac de
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View of the tower at Whampoa
Anoniem / Anonymous
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View of houses on the island of Whampoa
Anoniem / Anonymous
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View of Whampoa
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View of the tollbooth at Whampoa
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