02884cam a22003493u 4500 43669 UtSlPG 20260610134013.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Hall, W. H., Sir (William Hutcheon), 1797?-1878 Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis from 1840 to 1843 : And of the Combined Naval and Military Operations in China: Comprising a Complete Account of the Colony of Hong-Kong and Remarks on the Character & Habits of the Chinese. Second Edition Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-09-08 Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis from 1840 to 1843" by Hall et al. is a historical account written in the early to mid-19th century. The work chronicles the experiences and operations of the British iron steamer Nemesis during the First Opium War in China, detailing both the ship's technical innovations and the military adventures she undertook. The narrative not only covers the journey of the Nemesis itself, but also provides insights into British naval operations and interactions with the Chinese as well as discussions on colonialism and trade. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the historical context surrounding the British-CChinese relations of the time. It begins with a reflection on the tensions that arose in 1839 due to aggressive actions taken by Chinese Commissioner Lin against British trade interests. This conflict prompted the British government to send out armed vessels tailored for riverine warfare, leading to the commissioning of the Nemesis. The text delves into the ship's construction, capabilities, and the challenges faced during her early voyages, including navigational difficulties, mechanical issues, and the fierce conditions faced at sea. The Nemesis's departure from Liverpool is marked by both excitement and trepidation, as the crew embarks on a journey filled with uncertainty and potential peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Nemesis (Steamer) China -- History -- Opium War, 1840-1842 Hong Kong (China) -- History Hong Kong (China) Bernard, W. D. (William Dallas), 1808-1866 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43669 84508 84508