Reminiscences of Western Travels 西海紀遊草 (Xi hai ji you cao): An Early Chinese Traveler to America & Relevant American Press Reports, 1847-1850

The Chinese Junk Keying

THE CHINESE JUNK KEYING.—The Captain and consignees of the Chinese Junk have made arrangements to exhibit this singular specimen of Chinese naval architecture to the citizens of New York. She will be up this morning at 11 o’clock at Castle Garden, where she will be moored and ready to receive visitors tomorrow, from 6 o’clock, A.M. until 5 ½ o’clock, P.M.—In coming up the Bay she will be decorated with flags peculiar to her country, and salute the vessels in our harbor. Particulars hereafter. Get out your half dollars, and prepare to Chin-Chin Capt. Kellett and have a confab with HESING.

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