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  Star Ferry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
Until the opening of the Cross Harbour Tunnel in 1972, the Star Ferry was the main means of public transportation between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon side.
Star Ferry Pier (1957) at Tsim Sha Tsui
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Star_Ferry   (1748 words)

  
 The "Star" Ferry Co. Ltd
The earliest report of a ferry service appeared in a local newspaper dated 28th December 1888: “Steam launch ‘Morning Star’ runs daily as a ferry boat between Pedders Wharf and Tsim Sha Tsui at the following hours (a 40 minutes to one hour service during all hours of the day).
The ferry service was originally founded by a prominent Parsee, Dorabjee Nowrojee, under the name of the Kowloon Ferry Company.
In 1946, the Star Ferry found itself bereaved of three vessels with two others having to return to the dockyard.
www.starferry.com.hk /new/en/history/index.asp   (520 words)

  
 Star Ferry, Hong Kong - 12hk.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
One of the must-do's in Hong Kong, the Star Ferry has been running for about a century.
Star Ferry in Tsim Sha Tsui with Hong Kong Island in the background
Central District - old Star Ferry pier and clock tower (soon to be dismantled)
www.12hk.com /StarFry.html   (256 words)

  
 Hong Kong Tourist Attractions: Star Ferry
The Star Ferry now owns 12 double-deck ferries and each ferry has a cabin on the upper deck that is equipped with air conditioning.
The Star Ferry operates on four routes: between Wanchai and Tsim Sha Tsui, Tsim Sha Tsui and Central, Central and Hung Hom, and Hung Hom and Wanchai.
This ferry is a reproduction of a ferry of the 1920s and features a coffee house and a deck for sunbathing.
www.travelchinaguide.com /attraction/hongkong/kowloon/star_ferry.htm   (499 words)

  
 Star Island Ferry Service: Isles of Shoals Steamship Company
When I informed Star Island management and Shoals Marine Lab management last spring of my decision not to renew the ferry contract this season, it was a very difficult decision to make.
The difference between the Isles of Shoals Steamship Co (ISSCO) ferry role and that of other ferry operators is that since Star Island is a privately owned island, therefore, ISSCO was ineligibility for city, state or federal transportation subsidies that other ferry services rely on.
While revenues were generated from the purchase of roundtrip tickets by the Island 's Conference guests, this revenue alone did not cover the costs of the required ferry runs necessary to sustain Star Island 's operation or cover the costs of the access fee charged by Star Island.
www.islesofshoals.com /Cruises/daily/starislandferry.htm   (1456 words)

  
 star ferry
Star Ferry Apartment in Hong Kong, Flight and Guide for residents and tourists
There will be no launch on Monday and Friday, on account of coaling." The ferry service was originally founded by a prominent Parsee, Dorabjee Nowrojee, under the name of the Kowloon Ferry Company.
The devastation subsequently led the company to reconstruct the ferry wharf using a new design ¡V being parallel instead of perpendicular to the praya.
www.starferry.com /directory/s/starferry.htm   (935 words)

  
 The Star Ferry
Now though sadly the original Star Ferry Pier -- a crossing place for the whole of Hong Kong where you could hang out all day and see every strata of society walk past -- is now to be replaced as reclamation is filling in the sea beside the piers.
So soon there will be a new Star ferry Pier -- it's under construction now and I only hope it can maintain some of the feel of the original but I'm afraid I'm not too optimistic.
Soon it will be that the "Old Star Ferry Pier" will be gone, a sad day for me as it's been there all my life and quite a number of notable things have happened to me there.
www.hkfastfacts.com /sightseeing/star-ferry.htm   (296 words)

  
 DiscoverHongKong - All About Hong Kong - Useful Information - Getting Around
A plethora of ferries ply the waters of Hong Kong connecting Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the Outlying Islands, Macau and Mainland China.
Most notable of all is the humble but legendary “Star” Ferry service between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island from piers in Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom in Kowloon and Central and Wan Chai on the Island.
Ferries operating from the Central Ferry Piersin Central provide service to the main outlying island of Peng Chau, Cheung Chau, Lamma Island and Lantau Island including Discovery Bay.
www.discoverhongkong.com /eng/mustknow/information/mk_info_gett5.jhtml   (206 words)

  
 Farewell Star Ferry Central Pier Photo Gallery by H.L.Tam at pbase.com
The Star Ferry Pier is well-known because of its unique bells of the antique tower have marked every quarter-hour since 1957, when Hong Kong’s industry was just taking off, till the present.
The pier is expected to move to Pier 7 and 8 on the reclaimed land in November 2006, which is around 300 metres away from the old pier.
Don't be misled, Chris, the majority of theses photos were not taken on, or near, the last day of the Central Star ferry.
www.pbase.com /hltam/starferry_central   (234 words)

  
 TrekEarth | The Star Ferry Photo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Taken in the Star Ferry Terminal in Kowloon, as I was waiting to cross to Hong Kong island that you can see in the background.
The small distinctive green and white ferries of the Star Ferry Service are transportation means on sea which have linked the Central District on Hong Kong Island with Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon peninsula district) over the past 100 years.
The ferry makes a good and crisp foreground interest versus the skyline that is separated by sort of a layer of haze.
www.trekearth.com /gallery/photo115557.htm   (626 words)

  
 Hong Kong Help - Star Ferry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Founded in 1898 the Star Ferry was once the key route between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
The ferry runs every few minutes thoughout the day and is very inexpensive.
From the ferry you are able to see many of Hong Kong's most famous buildings such as the Commerce Tower and The Bank of China.
www.hongkonghelp.com /kowloon/star-ferry.html   (266 words)

  
 Star Ferry: Hong Kong Travel, Hong Kong Tour
Star Ferry ferryboats travel mainly between Central of Hong Kong Island, Tsimshatsui and Hunghom of Kowloon.
Taking the ferry at Star Ferry Pier is the best way to enjoy the bewitching sights of Victoria Harbor.
The ferry fee is between HKD 1.7 and HKD 5.3.
www.warriortours.com /cityguides/hongkong/star_ferry.htm   (155 words)

  
 Hong Kong Local Travel - Star Ferry - Southeast Asia
The Star Ferry has been in operation for more than a hundred years.
Two ferries leave from the central pier traveling to Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom and the other ferries leave from Wan Chai to the same destinations.
The Star Ferry fleet consists of twelve diesel-electric vessels.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art27930.asp   (211 words)

  
 Victoria Harbor and the Star Ferry
No trip to Hong Kong is complete without a ride on the Star Ferry between Hong Kong island and the Kowloon peninsula.
Victoria Harbor shimmers colorfully as we return to the island on the Star Ferry.
Alexander, his girlfriend and Melita chat on the ferry ride back to the island.
www.edwebproject.org /hongkong04/harbor.html   (382 words)

  
 Star Ferry from TST to Central (night) Photo Gallery by Jacky Lee at pbase.com
Star Ferry from TST to Central (night) Photo Gallery by Jacky Lee at pbase.com
Star Ferry from TST to Central (day)
Star Ferry from TST to Central (night)
www.pbase.com /middlehill/star_ferry_from_tst_to_central_night   (67 words)

  
 Getting Around Hong Kong : MTR/KCR, Star Ferry, Trams and Taxis
Although it is more expensive than the bus or ferry, the MTR is quick, clean, convenient and offers comprehensive coverage.
Beware of rush hours (08:00 - 09:30 and 17:30 - 19:00), when trains are crammed to the hilt with passengers and you may find it difficult to get on and off.
You can't say you really know Hong Kong until you have crossed the harbour via the Star Ferry, still the most romantic and inexpensive way to commute, although the journey may take a mere 15 minutes.
www.hong-kong-hotels.ws /gettingaround.htm   (542 words)

  
 Hong Kong's Star Ferry Pier Closes its Doors to the Public   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Hong Kong's Star Ferry Pier Closes its Doors to the Public
Residents and tourists grabbed their last chance to embark the ferry at Hong Kong's famous Star Ferry Pier, before it closed its doors to the public on Sunday after 48 years of service.
The iconic green ferries, with a history dating back 100 years, will remain on the water until the new relocated pier complex is ready.
en.chinabroadcast.cn /2946/2006/11/12/176@161827.htm   (361 words)

  
 Mosaic Musings...interactive poetry & prose
Star Ferry -  Hong Kong is ready to depart.
These are a collection of wonderful memories of the Star ferry, which according to a Holiday Programme I saw last week is still operating despite the new tunnel.
The only thing missing here was a pen picture of Marlene Dietriech standing at the top of the gang plank, with a long cigarette holder, poised and ready to be lit by ten eager male attendants.
forums.mosaicmusings.net /index.php?showtopic=740   (1776 words)

  
 Star Ferry, Hong Kong
The Star Ferry runs a regular service between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
This ferry service has been operating since 1880.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by law.
www.planetware.com /hong-kong/star-ferry-hk-hk-sf.htm   (63 words)

  
 Star Ferry,Hong Kong
The small distinctive green and white ferries of the Star Ferry Service are transportation means on sea which have linked the Central District on Hong Kong Island with Tsim Shs Tsui over the past 100 years.
Far away, the Hong Kong Conference Exhibition Center in which the grand ceremony for the restoration of sovereignty of Hong Kong to the motherland and the Central District Center where the outer wall of the first Hong Kong Commercial Towering computer to control the illuminating system are all visible.
At the Tsim Sha Tsui, there are such magnificent places as the Cultural Center, an architecture of sliding escalator shape, the dome-shaped Space Museum, the Harbor City, the Hong Kong biggest indoor shopping centre, the world first class Peninsula Hotel; a few Rickshaws, extremely rare historic objects are displayed at the Star Ferry Harbour.
www.orientaltravel.com /province/city/area/HK_Star_Ferry.htm   (161 words)

  
 Star Traveller - Ferry Corsten Forum
Personally, I think this to be one of his best productions to date.
I love the Right Of Way Album immensely but when Star Traveller comes on....
I can see it now: Ferry Corsten - Star Traveller (Armin van Buuren's "Lost In Space" remix or AvB's "Global Religion" mix.) Umm...
www.ferrycorsten.com /forum/showthread.php?t=143   (347 words)

  
 Star Ferry - Sightseeing International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
One can get to see the fantanstic view just by riding this traditional ferry.
I find it very relaxing, because it is not as crowded as mtr station, and can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the harbour.
Mehr bei dooyoo Deutschland: Star Ferry © 2000-2006 dooyoo AG RegisterLoginHelp
www.dooyoo.co.uk /sightseeing-international/star-ferry   (238 words)

  
 dave's wibblings: Star Ferry Star   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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It's not compulsory to carry a star on the Star Ferry, but...
TrackBack URL for this entry: Star Ferry Star
www.diaspoir.net /blog/mt/2006/10/star_ferry_star.html   (119 words)

  
 TCAnet: Exhibition Hall - Gallery: Star Ferry: Title   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
TCAnet: Exhibition Hall - Gallery: Star Ferry: Title
"Star Ferry" shows Andy Warhol's interest in pattern and repetition.
He uses multiple images which are laid out in a grid-like format.
www.arts.state.tx.us /gallery/sbc2/star2.htm   (120 words)

  
 Stock Photo: Star Ferry at the Pier, Hong Kong, China - Acclaim Stock Photography
Stock Photo: Star Ferry at the Pier, Hong Kong, China - Acclaim Stock Photography
Stock Photo: Star Ferry at the Pier, Hong Kong, China
Stock Photo Description: 2007 Photograh Image: Green Star Ferry Loads and Unloads Passengers at the Terminal Pier, TST, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR, China.
www.acclaimimages.com /_gallery/_pages/0278-0610-3023-2603.html   (176 words)

  
 star-ferry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This is the dock for the Star Ferry.
As you can see, the weather can get a bit nasty.
There were always shops and restaurants to duck into anytime the weather became unpleasant.
www.catsinparis.com /HK/pages/star-ferry.htm   (33 words)

  
 YouTube - Star Ferry
I was thinking to take video of the star ferry for a mth.
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Final bell ring for the Star Ferry's old Central Pier
www.youtube.com /watch?v=mQKbVfVdfo8   (111 words)

  
 Star Ferry - HK side pictures from scenery & nature photos on webshots
Star Ferry - HK side pictures from scenery and nature photos on webshots
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