Pak Sha Wan Battery, Military fortification in Eastern District, Hong Kong.
Pak Sha Wan Battery is an artillery fortification on the northeastern shoreline of Hong Kong Island containing gun emplacements, ammunition storage, and an observation post. The installation was positioned strategically along this coastal strip to monitor approaches to the island.
Construction began in 1903 with four 12-pounder guns initially installed, later upgraded in 1910 to three 6-inch breech-loading guns. These modifications reflected efforts to modernize Hong Kong's coastal defense capability with improved artillery technology.
The battery exemplifies British military construction methods and reflects how colonial authorities designed coastal defenses to protect the island's approaches during the early 1900s. This site remains a testament to engineering practices developed specifically for difficult coastal terrain.
The battery grounds are not open to visitors, but exterior views are available from the nearby Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence nearby. The museum provides historical context and detailed information about the fortification and similar coastal defense installations.
During the Battle of Hong Kong in December 1941, the garrison resisted a Japanese assault before ultimately surrendering. This defensive action made the battery a site of significant combat during the military occupation.
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