Pottinger Street Pier (1898) [1898-c.1965]
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Located at Connaught Road opposite to the end of Pottinger Street.
The Public Works Report for 1898 refers:
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Sutherland Street Pier [c.1903-c.1980]
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In 1902, a public auction was held to obtain "the right of erecting and maintaining piers over Crown Fore-shore". This was successful for three piers including the one " End of Sutherland Street".
Estimated start of operation is 1903, end about 1980 when the next phase of reclamation started. On the 1945 map on Gwulo the name of the pier is given as Sai Kong Wharf.
Pasig / Hau Tak / Po Tak Wharf [1900-c.1958]
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This wharf was opposite Cleverly Street on Connaught Road. It appears first on the 1901.3 map on hkmaps.hk. The Public Works Report for 1899 refers:
The Tai On Steam-ship Company are new erecting a permanent timber wharf at the foot of Cleverly Street.
Opened probably in 1900. Although the name Pasig does not appear, quite likely this is the pier mentioned in the report.
Outside Harbour Services Pier [1966-1995]
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The Government Annual Report for 1966 refers:
Inner Harbour Services Pier [1964-1995]
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The Government Annual Report for 1964 refers:
Hongkong, Canton & Macao Steamboat Co. Wharf / Canton Wharf (second generation) [1900-c.1958]
The next step of reclamation started at the end of the 1890s. This work extended the seashore from DesVoeux to Connaught Road. The older pier extended further out into the sea (beyond the new praya), the new one possibly used parts of the old one; or it was built completely new.
The Public Works Report for 1900 refers:
Canton Steamboat Pier/Wharf east of Ma Wan Lane (first generation) [c.1870-c.1897]
HongKong Canton & Macao Steamboat Co.was formed in 1865. The company operated ferry services between Hong Kong, Canton (Guangzhou) and Macao.
The first pier (or wharf) was built at the praya that existed after the 1850/60 reclamation (today's DesVoeux Road), east of today's Man Wa Lane (oppositeM.L. 22). It is easily visible on the 1889 map on hkmaps.hk.
Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal (current generation) [1985- ]
From the Government Annual Report for 1985:
Rumsey Street Temporary Vehicular Ferry Pier [1960-????]
from Hugh Farmer's website: https://industrialhistoryhk.org/the-hongkong-and-yaumati-ferry-company-ltd-1923-1973-timeline/
1960 - On the 15th January a temporary auxiliary vehicular ferry service commenced between Rumsey Street/Jordan Road.
1965 - On the 8th March the Temporary Vehicular Ferry Service between Rumsey Street/Jordan Road was closed.