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opened in 2000. The pier has a vehicular ferry ramp and until 2006 also had building waste discharge ramps. There is also a marine refuelling bowser for commercial and public customers.
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village in the 19th century, that became deserted towards the end of the century, after it was destroyed by a typhoon that was followed by a disease. In the 1950s,
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reported a population of 42. In 1961, the village population reached about 200 people of 52 families in 1961. It later grew to 500 people.
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The jetty pier at Nim Shue Wan was once the main freight pier serving
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which has a well established marina, now occupied by a large number of live-aboard residents who rarely set sail from their berths.
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Delineation of area of existing village Nim Shu Wan (Peng Chau) for election of resident representative (2019 to 2022)
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The bay provides a safe anchorage for small fishing boats and pleasure craft. An even safer haven is provided by the
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operates a scheduled service between Peng Chau, Nim Shue Wan and Tai Shui Hang Pier near
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in Nim Shue Wan, which was built in 1920. Villagers moved the statue of the goddess to
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View of
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Distant view of Nim Shue Wan
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354:(2010). Strickland, John (ed.).
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1007:This list is incomplete.
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