Galleries of Pier 8
When the Hong Kong Maritime Museum opens its doors at Pier 8 Central in early 2013, the spaces will be filled with some of Hong Kong’s most cultural heritage objects. Themes explored in the galleries include: China`s maritime heritage, the Canton Trade, the Pirate Coast, Hong Kong`s harbour, the evolution of China`s sea routes, relations with foreign powers, maritime communications, charting, navigation and pilotage, sounds of the sea, shipping today, port development and safety at sea and Chinese marine art. Each of the galleries has been set up with the help and support of individuals and corporations in the maritime industry, who believe that the preservation of Hong Kong`s maritime history should be a priority.
One of the highlights of the museum is a painted scroll that depicts historical events of piracy in China in the early 19th century. The scroll is one of Hong Kong’s most important historical artefacts and one of the jewels of the museum’s collection. It was painted in the early 19th century by an unknown artist to commemorate the defeat of the pirates who prowled the waters around Guangdong in the early Jiaqing period (1796-1820). The scroll will be prominently displayed in the new Sea Bandits Gallery at Pier 8. In addition to the original, museum visitors will have the opportunity to view the digital scroll in minute detail.
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