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Did fate play a trick on the Cape Collinson Lighthouse? Established in 1876, it arrived a year later than its counterparts, Cape D’Aguilar and Green Island. Why the delay? The equipment meant for Cape Collinson was mistakenly sent to the Cape of Good Hope. Imagine the confusion. This two-story structure, with its light perched atop the roof, stands as a unique beacon among Hong Kong’s lighthouses. In 1966, Cape Collinson Lighthouse underwent a significant renovation. The old structure wasn’t demolished. Instead, it was cleverly integrated into the new design, with an added upper floor. The original ground floor, built on a granite plinth, once housed the lighthouse keeper and his family. A charming anecdote shared by the late James Deacon, Superintendent of Lights, tells of a keeper’s wife giving birth at Cape Collinson. Years later, her son followed in his father’s footsteps, becoming a lighthouse keeper himself. The Cape Collinson Lighthouse, a beacon of hope and guidance, stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of those who kept its light burning bright.

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