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Mong Chau

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Former island of Hong Kong

Mong Chau (Chinese: 芒洲) was an island off South Kwai Chung, in the Rambler Channel, Hong Kong. The island was incorporated in the reclamation for the Chung Container Port (present-day Kwai Tsing Container Terminals). It was located between what is now Container Terminals 3 and 4.

Also known as Ballast Island, Mong Chau had a fort and customs station.

References

  1. Department, Great Britain Hydrographic (1884). The China Sea Directory. Hydrographic Department, Admiralty, and sold. p. 68.
  2. Office, United States Hydrographic (1910). Asiatic Pilot: Coast of China, Yalu River to Hongkong with Formosa. Hydrographic office under the authority of the secretary of the navy. p. 621.
Major islands of Hong Kong
By area
Former islands

22°20′38″N 114°07′22″E / 22.3438°N 114.1229°E / 22.3438; 114.1229


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