- A view of Cape Collinson Lighthouse from the Castle on hilltop
This is a view looking from the abandoned castle on the hilltop of D'Aguilar Peninsular to the Cape Collinson Lighthouse. Far away is the Waglan Island where a lighthouse is still in operation. In front of the Cape Collinson Lighthouse is a busy passage of cargo ships from and to abroad.
- Granite tower on Cape D' Aguilar (4)
It can be seen that the Cape D’Aguilar Lighthouse tower, constructed of local granite, is a splendid example of the stone mason’s craft. Such towers have to withstand immense force during severe typhoons consequently they are constructed circular on plan. They are expensive to construct but as can be seen from the various photographs they can be relatively pleasing in appearance.
- Granite tower on Cape D' Aguilar (3)
It can be seen that the Cape D’Aguilar Lighthouse tower, constructed of local granite, is a splendid example of the stone mason’s craft. Such towers have to withstand immense force during severe typhoons consequently they are constructed circular on plan. They are expensive to construct but as can be seen from the various photographs they can be relatively pleasing in appearance.
- The lighthouse at Waglan Island
A full view of the lighthouse and the associated facilities on Waglan Island.
- Old Green Island Lighthouse
Green Island Lighthouse in the past. The photograph shows the original tower which is smaller in size.
- Waglan Island seascape with Chinese fishing boats anchored off the barren 'tail' of Waglan Island.
This photograph shows the barren 'tail' of Waglan Island where Hong Kong's oldest functioning lighthouses is sited out in the South China Sea.
- Waglan Seascape
Looking north towards Tung Lung Chau showing former quarters for lighthouse staff and the barren 'tail' of Waglan.
- Cape D' Aguilar Lighthouse situated in the hills
In 1875 the Hong Kong Government Gazette announced, 'A light would be exhibited on Cape D' Aguilar on and after the 16th April.'
- Granite tower on Cape D' Aguilar (1)
It can be seen that the Cape D’Aguilar Lighthouse tower, constructed of local granite, is a splendid example of the stone mason’s craft. Such towers have to withstand immense force during severe typhoons consequently they are constructed circular on plan. They are expensive to construct but as can be seen from the various photographs they can be relatively pleasing in appearance.
- Granite tower on Cape D' Aguilar (2)
The Granite tower on Cape D' Aguilar from another angle. It can be seen that the Cape D’Aguilar Lighthouse tower, constructed of local granite, is a splendid example of the stone mason’s craft. Such towers have to withstand immense force during severe typhoons consequently they are constructed circular on plan. They are expensive to construct but as can be seen from the various photographs they can be relatively pleasing in appearance.