Duk Ling
 Duk Ling Cheung Po Tsai in 2004
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| Owner | Detours Limited[1] |
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The Duk Ling is a chinese Junk ship operating in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong.
History
The Duk Ling was built in Macau around 1950-60, and was subsequently used as a fishing boat. In 1985 it changed ownership, and underwent 3 years of restoration back to its original design. It is now owned by Detours Limited, who are in turn owned by China Pub Company HK Ltd. It has a capacity of 30 passengers in addition to the crew.[1]
Current use
The Duk Ling is used as a charter ship. It is chartered by the Hong Kong Tourism Board for two days a week, who use it for journeys to Hong Kong,[1] which are only available to tourists. Although sailings were initially available for free, they now have standard set fares.[2]
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Duk Ling (ship, 1955).
- ^ a b c "Harbour Tours - Hong Kong Extras". Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ^ "Riding a Hong Kong Junk". Retrieved 21 August 2013.