Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery
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A little known attraction in Hong Kong is the Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery located at the waterfront area of Quarry Bay Park in the Eastern district of Hong Kong Island. The Alexandre Grantham fireboat served the Hong Kong waters from 1953 until 2002. After decades as the flagship for HK fireboat operations, the vessel was decommissioned and, since 2007, has been featured as a permanent exhibition at Quarry Bay Park, on the shores of Victoria Harbour. Today, you can enter the Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery (free entry) and see a short but nice exhibition on the ground floor, providing general information about the vessel, its service in Hong Kong waters and the lives of the fireman who served on the Alexandre Grantham. There are video screens (Cantonese and English) for you to watch a few short programmes and there are a few interactive monitors for children to use with games and other information presented in a more child-friendly manner. You can also enter the Alexandre Grantham vessel and explore its deck and top deck rooms, a fun activity for kids and an interesting perspective for adults, curious to see the rooms within Alexandre Grantham and to walk on its topside. Overall, this minor attraction is surprisingly good if you enjoy naval, maritime or history attractions or are looking for more child-friendly attractions around the city. We personally find it a good complement to the Museum of Coastal Defence, which isn't too far from here. Tip: While in the area, you can also visit the respectable Hong Kong Film Archive and the decent City Plaza shopping mall at Tai Koo Shing. Collectively, this is a good way to spend a few hours of your time in this area of Hong Kong. Tip: To visit the Fireboat Alexander Grantham Exhibition Gallery, exit the Tai Koo Shing MTR, walk through the City Plaza Mall, towards and past the Ice Rink. Once you manage your way outside, you will find yourself in Quarry Bay Park. Walk towards the other side, via two separate linked bridges and you will finally arrive at the waterfront where the vessel and exhibition gallery are located. Altogether, the walk is around 12-15 minutes from the MTR station.
Brad
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Possibly the largest artifact in Hong Kong. Now in dry dock with a little exhibition outside this fireboat can be almost entirely accessed, save for the lowest decks and engine room, and gives a great idea of the noble history of, and life of those who worked within, the fire ships of Hong Kong. Named for the Hong Kong Governor, the fireship itself was launched in 1952 and began its service a year later in 1953. The ship 38.9m long was the biggest of the fleet before retiring in 2002. It was present at a great many famous ship fires including the Seawise University. The ship is well maintained and you can walk the exhibition seeing photos, history and artifacts from the ship and its crew, or walk the ship itself. The ship is impressive and you can access crew areas, bridge, fire fighting equipment and fully walk the decks. An unrivalled experience in Hong Kong.
Rik
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If you are interested in Fire Service Department and its history in Hong Kong, this is the right place for you. Together with the fireboat, this place also display many information related to the fire service in Hong Kong. ( The Alexander Grantham was a fireboat of Hong Kong's Fire Services Department. The fireboat was named after former Governor Sir Alexander Grantham. The boat has since retired from service and been replaced by other vessels ) .
And Depart
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Calling all future firefighters! Climb aboard the Fireboat Alexander Grantham for a fun and education outing on Hong Kong Island. See the model boats, firefighter tools and uniforms throughout history, and pictures of fireboats in action. Then climb aboard the boat to explore the Engine Room, the Casualty Room, and many more. Make sure to visit Quarry Bay Park's huge playground that you will pass as you walk from the MTR to the fireboat.
Mack Lee
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A really excellent display and a well maintained fireboat. You can see the history of the Alexander Grantham with some fantastic photographs and artifacts, before entering the deck. The cabin area is small but very interesting and the bright red water hoses are very nice. The staff at the entrance are very welcoming and friendly. It may not be one of HK’s top attractions but it’s certainly worth an hour of your time.
Rich Loffman
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What a wonderful super cute exhibit of a retired fire boat in Hong Kong. So much mechanics for kids to see and so much unspoken history of Hong Kong being on display here. It is an awesome celebration of the many unsung heroes who worked tirelessly to serve Hong Kong people. So fun. It is so easy to get to and if you enjoy the board walk along the harbor, there is no reason to not stop by.
eva chan
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Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
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The Alexander Grantham was a fireboat of Hong Kong's Fire Services Department. The fireboat was named after former Governor Sir Alexander Grantham. The boat has since retired from service and been replaced by other vessels.
attractions: Two Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay Park Phase 1, Aldrich Bay Park, Quarry Bay Park, EAST Hong Kong, One Island East, Quarry Bay Park Phase II, Grand Kornhill Cinema, 百嘉新村, Sai Wan Ho Harbour Park, restaurants: MR & MRS FOX, CouCou Hotpot Reserve, Victoria Harbour Supreme (Kornhill), Peking Garden (Cityplaza), The Salted Pig, Gingko Moment (Quarry Bay), Kam Kee Cafe (Kornhill), Dan Ryan's Chicago Grill (Cityplaza), Jade Garden (Cityplaza), West Villa Restaurant

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