Black and white photograph of a shoreline with many sailing ships pulled up on the shore and in the water. In the left background there are several buildings. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of a pier buildings along the shore. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of a steamboat filled with people sailing away from the coast. A sign for the Asiatic Petroleum Company is visible in the background. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of a steamboat filled with people sailing away from the coast. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of nine white men men standing next to the railing of a boat wearing suits and hats.

Black and white photograph of a steamboat moored to a crowded boardwalk. "Ching Ling Tien Tsih" is visible on the stern.

Black and white photograph of the Ching Ling Tien Tsih steamboat.

Black and white photograph of eight white people, including five men and three women, sitting around a table on a porch. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of a field surrounded by trees with sand dunes in the distance. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of a pier surrounded by ships. A rowboat is visible floating closer to the photographer. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.

Black and white photograph of eight whitepeople, three men, four women, and a toddler, sitting on the porch of a brick building with white windows and dark painted shutters. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area…

Black and white photograph of eight white people in swimsuits sitting on the beach in front of a shelter. Another shelter is visible in the background. Photograph was taken by Robert Merrill in the Chinese coastal resort area of Beidaihe Qu.