ENG-1983 — Page 131

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Hong Kong's dynamic pace of life ashore is nowhere better reflected than in its man time activities. The earliest pictures Victoria Harbour show the significance shipping to the maritime territory of the 19th century- when Hong Kong was set up to handle trade with China and the land was of secondary importance to the fine shattered anchorage. Today, Hong Kong, h the third largest container throughput affer New York and Rotterdam) and its ship ownership, in terms of tonnage, ranks, second highest in the world (after Greece representing some eight per cent of the world's merchant marine fleet. Considered to be one of the three most perfect natural harbours in the world, Victoria "Harbour handles more than 11000 ocean-going vessels a year, discharging and loading cargo round-the-clock and carrying some 30 per cent of travellers to the territory. Added to this is the movement of the world's largest fleet of hydrofoils and jetfoils, ferries, river trade vessels. lighters and Police. Marine Department and Fire Services craft. With a land area comprising more than 230 islands, Hong Kong's links with the sea are enduring: boats and junks have been built and repaired on local shores for centuries. Today, competitive ship repair, conversion and back-up services, and oil rig production facilities are provided by Hong Kong's three major shipyards. while the building of small vessels and pleasure craft remains an integral part of the industry.

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