History of Lamma Island

Located near Hong Kong island the Island of Lamma is actually the third largest by area, but one of the least populace of the populated islands. In historic times as far back as the Bronze Age there have been settlements on Lamma, though the details of these are not all clear. Certainly it has had fishing fleets operating out of its natural harbours and using the gentle beaches for hundreds of years.

1826 - Tin Hau temple constructed at Sok Kwu Wan village. Dedicated to the protector of fishermen this important building still stands.

1898 - Lamma Island comes under British Colonial rule as part of the "New Territories"

1945 - Location of torpedo boats by the Japanese Navy. Tunnels associated with them are still seen on the island.

1960s - Public Piers constructed on the island making transport to and from Hong Kong island much easier.

1978 - Completion of Hong Kong Electric Co power station.