Copper plate engraving showing the mouth of the River Canton and the island of Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou (Canton) and the region that would eventually become Hong Kong. Note the forts around Canton.
Depth soundings are indicated in the channel.
Browned with age but with good definition and contrast.
Bellin was the first official hydrographer to the French King and the first person to hold the title of "Ingenieur de la Marine des Cartes et plans de la Marine".
