Green Island Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Central and Western District, Hong Kong
Green Island Lighthouse is a 17.5-meter navigation structure built from granite and concrete in Hong Kong's harbor waters, with a steel-caged lantern crowned at its top. The white tower guides ships through the busy shipping channel and remains fully operational today.
The first lighthouse on Green Island started operating in 1875, though its limited capacity led to the construction of a larger replacement tower in 1905. The site remains active after more than a century of service.
The lighthouse compound received monument status in 2008, with the keeper's house transformed from a police recreation facility into a Christian youth rehabilitation center.
The structure is visible from the water and serves as an aid to ships and aircraft navigating the area. Access to the site is limited since it functions as active harbor infrastructure and is not open to casual visitors.
The original 1875 structure featured cross-shaped wall openings that reflected medieval European design, making it visually different from other regional lighthouses. This architectural detail set it apart from more conventional tower designs of its era.
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