Shipyards in Macau
Shipyards in Macau was once part of a shipbuilding industry that existed before disappearing after 2006.[1]
History[]
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[]
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 crubbling buildings facing demolition since 2016.[6]
Model Shipbuilder[]
Today the only shipbuilding exists in Lai Chi Vun Village where Macao Association of Shipyard Workers builds model junks.[7]
References[]
- ^ https://www.cnn.com/style/article/shipbuilding-macao-artisans/index.html
- ^ https://www.cnn.com/style/article/shipbuilding-macao-artisans/index.html
- ^ https://macaulifestyle.com/culture/heritage/coloane-shipyards-treasure-remember/
- ^ http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20151110-preserving-macaus-seafaring-soul
- ^ "Macau | Gov't finishes Lai Chi Vun shipyards listing | Macau Business".
- ^ https://macaunews.mo/authorities-macau-fence-off-11-endangered-coloane-shipyards/
- ^ https://www.cnn.com/style/article/shipbuilding-macao-artisans/index.html
- Shipbuilding companies of China
- Macau
- Transport in Macau
- Economic history of Macau