The steam launch 'Stibnite' at the pier, China Mining & Metal Company Ltd works during construction, Gin Drinkers Bay (醉酒灣), Hong Kong
Collection
Identifier
Tr02-028
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Tr02-028. The aptly named steam launch ‘Stibnite’ was owned by the China Mining & Metal Company and registered in Hong Kong (See Tr01-029, Tr02-055 and Tr02-059). Stibnite is a mineral ore which consists of molybdenum (Mo) and antimony / antimonite (Sb), which was used in alloys, for example for type metal and tinware. See Tr02-027, Tr02-029, Tr02-030, Tr02-031 and Tr02-032 (same place). See also https://gwulo.com/node/60293.
Caption in album or on mount
HONG KONG WORKS DURING CONSTRUCTION.
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Location
Estimated Date
1920s
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
