Special Exhibition

Across Victoria Harbour

維港渡影

2024年3月1日至5月15日

展覽概覽

由香港海事博物館策劃的特備展覽《維港渡影》於2024年3月1日至5月15日期間舉行。該展覽深入探索穿梭於維多利亞港的船舶歷史，包括客船如舢舨、渡輪、電船，及貨船如駁艇、拖輪和躉船，揭示它們對本地文化的重要意義，並帶領參觀者一起重溫維多利亞港、船舶與我們的故事。

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Section 1: The Harbour, the City and the People

Highlighting the development of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon City, and Victoria Harbour from 1842 to the 1930s, featuring the thriving trades and shops on both sides of the coast, and the vital role of sampans in harbor activities.

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Section 2: Crossing the Harbour

As the population grew, travels across the harbour also increased. This led to the rise of cross-harbour transportations such as ferries and motorboat, catering to the demand for crossing the Victoria Harbour since late 19th century.

Section 3: Freight Transport

Traditional lighters were unable to meet the growing demands of cargo shipping after the post-war period. Tugboats and barges become the major vessels to facilitate the efficient movement of goods in Victoria Harbour.

Section 4: Changes in Harbour Voyages

The opening of the Cross-harbour tunnel in the 1972 had a profound impact on passenger ships industry. Walla-Walla was diminished, while other vessels like ferries repositioned as a cultural and tourist experience. Nowadays, modern vessels such as cruises and container ships appear more frequently in Victoria Harbour, bringing a new scenery on the horizon.

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