Cape D'Aguilar () is a

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. The cape is on the southeastern end of D'Aguilar Peninsula. To its north are

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and D'Aguilar Peak.

Name

It is named after Major-General George Charles d'Aguilar.

History

The name Cape D'Aguilar appeared first on a map in 1845 surveyed by Lieutenant Collinson and Sir John Francis Davis. (see image) The Chinese name likely originated from the nearby village Hoktsuewan (鶴嘴灣) Around the same time and before, Cape D'Aguilar was also regularly named Tylong Head in maps, a direct translation of the Chinese 大浪頭 '' it. Big Wave Head'.

Geography

Cape D'Aguilar is in the Southern District. Nearby, there are two small islands collectively called Kau Pei Chau (). A channel called Sheung Sze Mun () is located close to the cape. Cape D'Aguilar Road is the only road for access. The Hong Kong Government Gazette confirmed the name on April 12, 1935:

Marine Reserve

Cape D'Aguilar is environmentally protected as part of the Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve.

Sightseeings

Common sightseeings for visitors include the Bones of Miss Willy, a whale's skeleton display mounted in front of the

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's Swire Institute of Marine Science. The Crab's Eye is a sea cave off the Cape D'Aguilar Road, connected to the Thunder Cave. It is also a popular sightseeing point for tourists. Another popular sightseeing point is the Bokhara Battery, the remains of an

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that is used during the

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.Historic building appraisal
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References

External links

Satellite image of the peninsula by Google MapsCape D’Aguilar Lighthouse video on YouTube
Capes of Hong Kong Declared monuments of Hong Kong Southern District, Hong Kong {{HongKongIsland-geo-stub