Vessels of the new Imperial Chinese Squadron (Lay-Osborn flotilla) fitting out in England, Edwin Weedon, 17 January 1863

Vessels of the new imperial chinese squadron. Illustration for the illustrated london news, 17 january 1863. Engraving of vessels of the new imperial chinese squadron (lay-osborn flotilla) fitting out in england. The vessels pictured originally served in the royal navy. They are (from left to right) pekin, china, hms osprey (1856) and amoy. Date: 17 January 1863.