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Mirs Bay
Mirs Bay (also known as Tai Pang Wan, Dapeng Wan, Dapeng Bay or Mers Bay; ) is a bay in the northeast of Kat O and Sai Kung Peninsula of Hong Kong. The north and east shores are surrounded by Yantian and Dapeng New District of Shenzhen. Ping Chau stands in the midst of the bay. History Mirs Bay, along with other waterways near Hong Kong, was once was home to various coastal defences (e.g. Dapeng Fortress) used against pirates during the Ming Dynasty. Mirs Bay was used by then American Commodore (later Admiral) George Washington Dewey during the Spanish–American War as a refuge and repair facility for the US Navy. In 1949, the colonial government imposed a curfew under the Public Order Ordinance forbidding movement of watercraft in Mirs Bay between 10 PM and 6 AM without written permission of the Hong Kong Police Force. For purposes of the order, the dividing line between Tolo Channel and Mirs Bay runs from Wong Chuk Kok Tsui to Ngo Keng Tsui (; ). Features With ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kat O
Kat O (), also named Crooked Island, is an island in northeast Hong Kong. Administration Administratively, Kat O is part of North District, Hong Kong, North District. It is a recognized village under the New Territories Small House Policy. Geography Kat O is located in the west of Mirs Bay.Hong Kong GeoparkKat O Nature Trail/ref> With an area of 2.35 km², it is the largest island in North District, the second largest being Double Island, Hong Kong, Wong Wan Chau (Double Island). Neighbouring islands include Ap Chau, Ngo Mei Chau (Crescent Island), and Pak Sha Chau (North District), Pak Sha Chau (Round Island). The village of Tung O () is located on its northwest coast. Its highest point is Kai Kung Leng (), which is 122 m above sea level. O Pui Tong () is a bay surrounded by the crook-shaped Crooked Island and Yeung Chau, North District, Yeung Chau. O Pui Tong, together with the northwestern waters of Kat O, are two of the 26 designated Agriculture and aquaculture in Hon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
