Cape D'Aguilar Battery, Artillery battery in Southern District, Hong Kong.
The coastal defense fortification sits on a hillside at Cape D'Aguilar, featuring two 4-inch naval guns positioned to protect the southeastern waters of Hong Kong Island.
During World War II in December 1941, the battery operated under the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps with 69 men and three officers defending against Japanese forces.
The battery represents Hong Kong's military heritage as part of the Eastern Fire Command, working alongside other defensive positions at Collinson, Fort Bokhara, and Stanley.
Visitors reach the battery location through Cape D'Aguilar Road, with the site requiring a walk up narrow paths to access the former gun emplacements and observation posts.
The battery personnel experienced a 50 percent casualty rate within 24 hours during the Battle of Hong Kong, demonstrating the intensity of the defense operations.
Location: Southern District
Location: Hong Kong
GPS coordinates: 22.21091,114.24153
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:01
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