The Coastal Defence History

In 1885, the British Army constructed the Lei Yue Mun Fort in the southern part of Lei Yue Mun Channel to defend against foreign invasion. Equipped with barracks, ammunition depots and cannons, the fort stayed intact before coming under attack from the Japanese Imperial Army. Since then, the British stepped up defensive efforts in Lei Yue Mun, however, the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong followed. After the battle, the fort was converted to the British forces' military bases before their withdrawal in 1987. Considering the historical and architectural values of the emplacement, the government spent HK$300 million in 1993 to transform it into the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence. Not only restoring the original architecture, but it also showcases a wide range of relics such as cannons, military uniforms and documentary heritage, complemented by a host of regular activities.