The Oldest Junk Boat Left In Hong Kong

Victoria Harbor is filled with boats of all shapes and sizes. However, theres one boat that has a particularly special relationship with Hong Kong. The Dukling is Hong Kongs oldest authentic junk boat and its still going strong nearly 70 years later.

For Hong Kongs Tanka people, living aboard their fishing vessels was common practice. Junk boats used to be a common sighting in Hong Kongs waters but as the city modernised the junks began to disappear. Dukling itself sank in 2014 and its stories could have been lost to history forever. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Captain Ng and others, the Dukling was given a second chance.

The Dukling is now the only authentic Junk boat that is publicly accessible in Hong Kong. Visitors can enjoy a nostalgic ride in Victoria Harbor while gazing at the citys glorious skyline.

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00:00 Boats Boats Boats
00:24 Junks' History in Hong Kong
01:46 The Dukling
04:07 Sinking
04:51 Repair
05:25 Maintenance
06:42 Open For Business
07:55 In One Word

LEAD PRODUCER: CHRIS AGATHANGELOU
EDITOR: STEVE KELLY
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: JAMES GOLDMAN
LOCAL SHOOTING PRODUCERS: DOMINIC LAI & HIN NG PAK

ARCHIVE: ALAMY, DUKLING, HONG KONG TOURISM BOARD & POND5

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