Yellow Sea Collection

Asia - 1680
2902849 Asia - 1680; (add.info.: Asia in praecipuas ipsius partes distributa, ad ovesrvationes academiae regiae scientiarum, et exquisitissimas tabulas, quae nunquam antehac lucem viderunt)

Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson
Wei-Hai-Wei, 1898, (c1900). View of Weihai, formerly called Weihaiwei, a major seaport on the Yellow Sea, Shandong province, China....British diplomacy sprung its surprise on Russia and Germany

Third Illustration of the Great Victory of Our Forces on the Yellow Sea (Kokai ni okeru...), 1894
Third Illustration of the Great Victory of Our Forces on the Yellow Sea (Kokai ni okeru wagagun no taisho, dai san zu), Japan, 1894

The roads at Chefoo seen from the hills, China, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
The roads at Chefoo seen from the hills, China, 1898. Steamships and junks on the Yellow Sea off the coast of what is now Yantai. Die Rhede von Chi-Fu vom Hugel gesehen, 1898

Blue bat star (Patiria pectinifera). Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea. Penglai / Dengzhou / Tengchow, Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Bivalves on the rocky shore, Zhifu Island. Shandong Province, China

Sun / Tube coral (Tubastraea sp) with tentacles extended to catch zooplankton. Gulf of Bohai, Yellow Sea. Penglai / Dengzhou / Tengchow, Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Rocks along Yellow Sea coast at sunset. Yangma Island, Yantai, Shandong Province, China. September 2017

Ascidian / Sea squirt (Ascidiacea) close-up. Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea. Zhifu Island, Shandong Province, China

Sinking of a Japanese warship off Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
3097443 Sinking of a Japanese warship off Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chefoo, the Principal Chinese Port on the Yellow Sea (engraving)
1107579 Chefoo, the Principal Chinese Port on the Yellow Sea (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chefoo)

Map showing the theatre of the Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
2795817 Map showing the theatre of the Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map showing the theatre of the Russo-Japanese War)

Gulf of Pechili, China (chromolitho)
2782504 Gulf of Pechili, China (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulf of Pechili, China. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Mines tethered to the seabed off Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
3097394 Mines tethered to the seabed off Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mines tethered to the seabed off Port Arthur)

The Japanese battleship Hatsutse sunk by a Russian mine off Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
3097390 The Japanese battleship Hatsutse sunk by a Russian mine off Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School

German cruiser squadron in the Far East (Jiaozhou), 1898 (chromolitho)
1094102 German cruiser squadron in the Far East (Jiaozhou), 1898 (chromolitho) by Stoewer (Stower) Willy (1864-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of the theatre of the Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
2795812 Map of the theatre of the Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the theatre of the Russo-Japanese War)

Japanese Troops Landing at Rongcheng, January 20 1895 (b / w photo)
740737 Japanese Troops Landing at Rongcheng, January 20 1895 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russo-Japanese War: naval battle off Port Arthur (colour litho)
3097369 Russo-Japanese War: naval battle off Port Arthur (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russo-Japanese War: naval battle off Port Arthur)

Russian Admiral Yevgeni Alekseyev visiting defences under construction at Port Arthur, Manchuria
3097350 Russian Admiral Yevgeni Alekseyev visiting defences under construction at Port Arthur, Manchuria, on the eve of the Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School

Blockade of the Russian naval squadron at Port Arthur (engraving)
3097391 Blockade of the Russian naval squadron at Port Arthur (engraving) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blockade of the Russian naval squadron at Port Arthur)

The Russo-Japanese War: Japanese troops coming ashore on the Liaodong Peninsula in preparation to lay siege to Port
3097383 The Russo-Japanese War: Japanese troops coming ashore on the Liaodong Peninsula in preparation to lay siege to Port Arthur (colour litho) by French School

The Russo-Japanese War: the heroic death of the captain of the Russian minelayer Yenisei (colour litho)
3097354 The Russo-Japanese War: the heroic death of the captain of the Russian minelayer Yenisei (colour litho) by French School

View of Chemulpo, the Principal Port of Corea on the Yellow Sea (litho)
1107966 View of Chemulpo, the Principal Port of Corea on the Yellow Sea (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Chemulpo)

Picturesque Chinese Junk under Full Sail on the Yellow Sea, Coast of Manchukuo in Distance, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa

Chameleon goby (Tridentiger trigonocephalus) with Blue bat star (Patiria pectinifera) in background. Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea. Zhifu Island, Shandong Province, China

Map of China, 1847. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Battle of the Yalu River, Sino-Japanese War, 25 October 1894. The First Sino-Japanese War was fought in 1894-1895 between Qing Dynasty China and Meiji Japan over the control of Korea

China and Japan, lithograph, published in 1881
Antique map of China and Japan. Lithograph, published in 1881

Map of China and Japan, lithograph, published in 1875
Map of China and Japan. Lithograph, published in 1875

Haze across the North China Plain
October 2, 2009 - Gray-white haze blankets patches of the North China Plain and the mountain landscape to its south in this satellite image

Satellite view of the Korean Peninsula showing city lights at night
September 24, 2012 - Satellite view of the Korean Peninsula showing city lights at night. Also visible are parts of China and Japan, the Yellow Sea, and the Sea of Japan

Cloud streets in the Sea of Japan and Yellow Sea
January 9, 2014 - Cloud streets in the Sea of Japan and Yellow Sea

Haze over eastern China
October 31, 2010 - Haze over eastern China. Thick haze hung over eastern China, just south of the capital city of Beijing. A nearly unbroken sea of haze spreads over the coastal plain and out to sea

A South Korean amphibious assault vehicle
Yellow Sea, March 30, 2006 - A South Korean amphibious assault vehicle leaves the well deck of the U.S. Navys amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD-10)

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington underway in the Yellow Sea
July 25, 2010 - The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) is underway with the Republic of Korea Navy amphibious landing ship Dokdo (LPH-6111) after departing Busan, Republic of Korea

Termination of the Great Wall of China, Gulf of Pecheli, from China in a Series
XJF384034 Termination of the Great Wall of China, Gulf of Pecheli, from China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright, engraved by James Baylis Allen, 1843 (engraving) by Allom

Chinese fishing boat heading back to port, Hebei, Bohai Gulf, Yellow Sea, China, may

Land reclaimation project, reclaiming mudflats using inflatable booms, Hebei, Bohai Gulf, Yellow Sea, China, may

Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus) adult, walking on mudflats, Hebei, China, may

Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) adult, migrant, standing on stony beach, Beidaihe, Hebei, China, may

Cocktail wrasse, Pteragogus flagellifer, Seopsom island, Jeju-Do, South Korea (East Sea)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Seoul, satellite image. North is at top.Vegetation is green, urbanised areas are grey andsediments are grey/brown. Seoul (upper right) isthe capital city of South Korea

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The Yellow Sea, a mesmerizing body of water that stretches along the coastlines of China and Korea, holds within its depths a world of captivating wonders. From the hills of Chefoo in 1898, one could witness the intricate web of roads weaving through this coastal region, connecting bustling towns and villages. Venturing further into its waters reveals an enchanting array of marine life. The Blue bat star gracefully glides through the Bohai Sea, showcasing its vibrant hues against the backdrop of Penglai, Dengzhou, and Tengchow. On Zhifu Island's rocky shore in Shandong Province, bivalves cling to their seaside abode as waves crash around them. Intriguing creatures like the Sun/Tube coral extend their tentacles to capture zooplankton in the Gulf of Bohai. As evening descends upon Yangma Island in Yantai, Shandong Province, rocks along the Yellow Sea coast become silhouettes against a breathtaking sunset sky. Yet amidst this natural beauty lies remnants from historical conflicts. The sinking Japanese warship off Port Arthur during Russo-Japanese War serves as a reminder of past struggles for dominance over these waters. Chefoo stands proud as a principal Chinese port on the Yellow Sea while maps illustrate how this sea became a theater for intense battles between Russia and Japan. Even German cruiser squadrons made their presence known in Jiaozhou with chromolitho prints capturing their expedition to Far East shores in 1898. Mines tethered to seabeds near Port Arthur demonstrate tactics employed during warfare at sea. The Yellow Sea is not merely an expanse of water; it is an embodiment of history entwined with nature's splendor—a testament to both human endeavors and Mother Nature's resilience.