Time Ball Tower—Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong
Posted by: 
Ianatlarge
N 22° 17.682 E 114° 10.188
50Q E 208386 N 2468180
The time ball for the important port of Hong Kong.
Waymark Code: WMW1XM
Location: Hong Kong
Date Posted: 06/28/2017
Views: 7
Installed in 1884 this time ball signalled the time to ships in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong. One of the world's major trading ports. The ball is located in a separate tower at the Police HQ, which is now a historic building. This position has a commanding view of the Harbour. The ball is in service, but was undergoing repairs at the time of my visit (Juune 2017). The tower is now a historic site. Entry is free.
Type: Time Ball
In service: no
Time of signal: 13.00
Year established (if known): 1885
Year decommissioned (if applicable): 1907
Address:
1881 Heritage Building
2A Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Weblink (if any): [Web Link]
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