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Hong Kong's iconic Central Star Ferry pier closed 20 years ago

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Twenty years ago, Hong Kong's third-generation Central Star Ferry pier, known for its iconic clock tower, closed its operations. The final Star Ferry departure occurred on November 11, 2006, marking the end of an era for the beloved landmark which was subsequently demolished as part of a reclamation project. The closure evoked both nostalgia and protests among residents. AI

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Hong Kong's iconic Central Star Ferry pier closed 20 years ago

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP ·

    20 years ago, Hong Kong bid farewell to the old Central Star Ferry pier – SCMP archive

    This article was first published on November 12, 2006. End of the line: the last Star Ferry slips its moorings at Central Pier by Norma Connolly and Winnie Yeung The lights of the Star Ferry clock tower and pier in Central went out at midnight last night (November 11, 2006) as th…

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