Shipyards in Macau
Shipyards in Macau was once part of a shipbuilding industry that existed before disappearing after 2006.[1]
History[edit]
Shipbuilding had existed in Macau for centuries but large scale beginning in the 1850s, peaked in the 1950s with 30 facilities and lasted until the 1980s before disappearing in 2006.[2]
The industry which focused in building fishing vessels (namely wooden junks) used in Hong Kong and China[3] was challenged by cheaper metal boats from China.[4]
Coloane[edit]
The village of Lai Chi Vun Village was once home to at least 17 shipbuilders[5] and now vacant. Veng Lok Shipyard was once located in Lai Chi Vun. Most other shipyards are abandoned and crumbling buildings facing demolition since 2016.[6]
Model Shipbuilder[edit]
Today the only shipbuilding exists in Lai Chi Vun Village where Macao Association of Shipyard Workers builds model junks.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "The master shipbuilder keeping Macao's maritime past alive -- in miniature". CNN.
- ^ "The master shipbuilder keeping Macao's maritime past alive -- in miniature". CNN.
- ^ "Coloane Shipyards: A Treasure to Remember". 20 May 2019.
- ^ "A 400-year-old-port – with no boats".
- ^ "Macau | Gov't finishes Lai Chi Vun shipyards listing | Macau Business". 5 December 2018.
- ^ "Authorities of Macau fence off Coloane shipyards | Macau News". macaunews.mo. Archived from the original on 2019-09-02.
- ^ "The master shipbuilder keeping Macao's maritime past alive -- in miniature". CNN.