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C133_Hankow_after_fire,_Oct._1906

Submitted by Klaus on Tue, 2022-01-04 22:33
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1906

From Wiki Swire.

Text on Wiki Swire:

On the 14th October, 1906, Hankow was gutted by fire, whilst alongside the Canton Steamer Wharf at Hong Kong, as a result of a passenger's cooking stove overturning. One hundred and thirty people were killed in C.N.Co.’s worst-ever (non- wartime )disaster.

Hong Kong Macau Ferry Wharf (second generation) after 1906 typhoon

Submitted by Klaus on Tue, 2022-01-04 21:29

Obviously after a typhoon, but unfortunately neither date nor location given (also not on MMIS).

Possibly also 1906. 

Update: location and time confirmed (see comments below).

 

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1906
Tags: 
typhoon
Ferry pier

Blake Pier after 1906 typhoon

Submitted by Klaus on Tue, 2022-01-04 18:52

Not sure if the image is horizontally inverted. Yes, it was - now correct!

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1906
Tags: 
blake pier
Ferry pier
central
1906 Typhoon
pier

Western Pier at (late) 1920s

Submitted by Klaus on Sun, 2022-01-02 00:14

Shows very clearly buildings on Connaught Road Central. Photo from the late 1920s, Central Fire Station built already.

Buildings from left to right:

General Post Office

P&O Building (4th generation)

Nine Arches Building

Ornate Building

26-33 Connaught Road Central 

34, 35, 36, 37 Connaught Road Central 

37A-46  Connaught Road Central 

Central Fire Station

At the end of the ricksha queue is the Duke of Connaught Statue (2nd location) and (on the right) Blake Pier.

 

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1928
Tags: 
connaught road
praya central
Ferry pier
Rickshaw
pier

Hung Hom aerial view 1990-11-13

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2021-11-26 03:51
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1990

Current Hung Hom Pier completed, but not yet in use. Temporary ferry pier active  - one ferry leaving, another approaching.

Hung Hom aerial view 1976-11-08

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2021-11-26 03:39
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1976

In 1975/76, the North Point Pier was rebuilt and equipped with a jetty to accommodate two ferries at a time.

Hung Hom Ferry Piers – A Timeline

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2021-11-26 02:25

Currently, a lot of comments are posted on Gwulo regarding the ferry piers in Hung Hom. Many of these are by simtang who was able to reveal the timeline of the different piers. I thought it would be valuable to collect all comments and create a summary of the development. This might not be fully correct, so any comments are welcome.

 

Hung Hom aerial view 1978-12-07

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2021-11-26 01:47
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1978

New (1979) pier finished, old North Point Pier still in use.

Hung Hom aerial view 1985-10-03

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2021-11-26 01:47
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1985

Star Ferry still used the pier which originally served the Hung Hom/Wanchai ferry line

Hung Hom aerial view 1989-02-03

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2021-11-26 01:47
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1989

1979 pier demolished, Star Ferry further used the pier which originally served the Hung Hom/Wanchai ferry line.

Temporary ferry pier in use.

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