Monsoon Voyages

Author: Praveen Rao Teleti

  • Role of HMS Hornet in the Capture of Canton

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    The HMS Hornet, a 17-gun sloop of the Royal Navy, played a crucial role in the capture of Canton (modern-day Guangzhou) during the Second Opium War (1856–1860). Built in 1854 as part of the Royal Navy’s Cruizer-class sloops, the Hornet was equipped with a combination of sails and steam power, allowing it to operate effectively…

  • Let’s sail into climate past, charting historical rainfall in Southeast Asia

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    The historical rainfall rescue project, Monsoon Voyages is a new initiative that seeks to digitise and analyse old rainfall records, shedding light on historical weather patterns in Southeast Asia. These records, dating back as far as the 19th century, are a treasure trove of information that can enhance our understanding of climate change, inform water…

  • Welcome to Monsoon Voyages!

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    Welcome to Monsoon Voyages. The Historical Rainfall Rescue Project in Malaysia and Singapore, aims to digitize and analyze historical rainfall data from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This initiative addresses the critical need for long-term climate records to better understand past weather patterns and inform future climate models. By rescuing data from old…