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20 years ago, Hong Kong bid farewell to the old Central Star Ferry pier – SCMP archive
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This article was first published on November 12, 2006.
End of the line: the last Star Ferry slips its moorings at Central Pier by Norma Connolly and Winnie Yeung The lights of the Star Ferry clock tower and pier in Central went out at midnight last night (November 11, 2006) as the iconic green ferries left their Central berth for the last time – sparking protests for some and nostalgia for others.
Throughout the day, tens of thousands of people flocked to the ferry, some to take the ride from...
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