HONG KONG MARITIME MUSEUM, Deck C Rooms C1 And C2

In the galleries on this floor and the next, Deck B, you’ll find a large collection of historical photographs, models of various sizes (from those so tiny they can fit into the palm of your hand to very large ones), stunning ceramics, fine paintings and nautical instruments. Take a look in particular at how these instruments, which you’ll also find on the top floor, have evolved over the years into the ultra-modern equipment used today.

The four sections that make up Deck C illustrate the early days of Hong Kong when it was no more than a humble fishing village.

In C1, you’ll find the exhibition “Traditional Maritime China”, which will show you how traditional Chinese boats have evolved from the early rafts and canoes to sail boats and then on to the merchant fleets that dominated Chinese trading routes during the Song and Qing dynasties.

After taking a close look at this exhibition, press pause and enter room C2....