The Oldest Junk Boat Left In Hong Kong 

Would you take a ride on the Dukling? 👀⛵

With the floating restaurant gone, this should become an historical cultural treasure even when sailing her becomes difficult...dock her and become a museum

We might call it junk but we know this boat is a treasure

I sailed on her when I was like 4-5. One of my first memories back in early 1990s was of my entire family puking over the side, including various aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Apparently I made it through just fine and the captain said I had 'sea legs' lol. I've since stuck to the Star Ferry instead of the junk!

When I was in the USN i had a junk boat built in Hong Kong for $42000 USD as in 1977 no one wanted one and boat builders were struggling to stay in business it was built of teak great construction, had an engine along I sailed it to the philippines where I was stationed I had a great time with it for a few years until i got out of the USN sold it to a fellow servicemember for 45,000 i always wonder what happened to it..great

I’m shocked that even after being sunk for half a year, they were able to restore it! 😮 a true labor of love - I can’t imagine all the work!

Unique antique which can be visited by the public & enjoy fabulous views of Victoria Harbor!

I remember how prevalent junk boats were with Hong Kong. It's sad how there's only one left today!

"Duck" was the best.

Love that The Big Story has come back and we need to keep these junk boats alive! My one word would be: “cool” for sure.

One man's junk is another man's treasure

This is something that the gov should do to preserve and protect its cultural heritage.

1955!? Those pictures made it seem much older lol

I was born in HK and went back once in 1980 for a visit. Nice to see my old home and see some history about it.

Awesome! I mean these boats are so iconic. A shame there's only a few left and that this is the oldest one. And that there's only a few places that can repair/restore it as well.

The Dukling of Theseus

The junk introduced numerous innovations, including the sternpost rudder, watertight bulkheads, and the bilge pump. In fact, Ben Franklin mentions bulkheads, suggesting that a certain ship, since it would mostly be for cargo and not passengers, should be built with the compartments caulked shut "in the Chinese manner."

like the neon lights, these junk boats are part of HK's boomtime history and the administration should at least keep some of them around at all cost!

I'm glad that people are keeping cultural heritage alive

How wonderful and interesting. It brings great joy to visitors and captain along with its homage to the harbor. Simply beautiful

This is amazing, I am glad to see that there still are junks that are preserved

The old man driving the boat with the support of the young man in the fancy suit are the HKers keeping the spirit of HK alive

Very enjoyable and informative. Thank you!

You guys are back 🤗

such a rare Chinese junk! Have seen it in the harbour sometimes, but didn’t realise it’s the oldest Chinese junk left!

Beautiful Duckling 🦢

A floating museum, nice video

Thank you to those who keep her sailing the harbor of Hong Kong! It’s important to keep the heritage alive! 😊

I was there in 1967 aboard the USS Monticello LSD 35, got it painted all the way to the water line, all woman did the painting for left over food and scrap metal. I seen many types of vessels such as the Dukling and families living on them.

Beautiful restoration. The work to get this boat back to like new must've been back breaking. Absolutely amazing work.

Once the symbol of Hong Kong!

I enjoyed this video and story, I always enjoy traditional Chinese history and documentaries. Thank you for sharing this video with all of us. If you happen to run across any stories with video about Chinese Carpentry, I would be interested in seeing them. Thank you again. B.T.

amazing

I remember watching Enter the Dragon and the Hong Kong harbour scenes were amazing, there were HUNDREDS of them ! They're such a beautiful design...

I remember seeing this Junk boat when I visited Hong Kong back in 2012. Its was quite the sight to see at night.

That boat also happens to appear on the logo of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

NO WAY GREAT BIG STORY IS BACK LES GOOOO

I love those boats! My family owns a chinese junk boat commissioned and built in Hong Kong by the New Yuen Hing Shipyard in 1982. It is in immaculate condition and with its beautiful red sails, it truly is a sight to see in the Caribbean.

Bravo.......the junk boat are made like bamboo.......camparments that run to roof.......and the sail is the the greatest assist......it is the only boat that can sail in to the wind......cheers

I read a hardy boys book where the mystery was about a chinese junk they bought , always was interest in their cool designs

These historic boats show a different and unique side of hong kong 👏👏

Wooden boats can absorb shocks from thebsra better. I have been travelling to Pulau Ketam using their modern fibre glass boats and you can feel the micro shocks of the sea when it traverse across the Sea. One day a keelong owner offer to send us back using his personal wooden fishing boat. It was slim, slender and long. The ride wad comfortable like a limousine. It ran smooth and wiggle around like a sports car. Definitely the boat builders have refine the art of making boats all these years. Neverthess its a dying trade making wooden boats in Malaysia.

Is "Heung Gong" Cantonese? I wonder because in Mandarin HK is "Xiang Gang."

Duklings could also be a heritage boat tour, or be repurposed as floating restaurants.

Brings to life the descriptions of a sailors life by James Clavell's Ti Pan.

What is this translation from 1:00 ? He said that people would usually refer to his people as Hakka people but that’s not what they call themselves and would usually refer to themselves as “water people”. No mention of Tanka at all.

I want one!😮

When I visited Hong Kong I was very disapointed that there were no more junks to be found.

A rare, historical piece of Junk, (excuse the pun), that the sea gave back. I had many yachts in my lifetime but always coveted a junk or a Madagascar D how. This Junk should be sailed and treasured as a Hong Kong

That was the best little kid response I’ve heard😂😂🦆

I hope Hong Kong can keep their tradition of Independent alive

Times change fast. When I was there in late 80s there was about a hundred of them just off the yacht club.

So great big story in online again?

*"If the owner adores it, we will adore it"* What a beautiful sentiment for those with the heart of a servant.

Such an amazing culture! I'm glad they're preserving that beautiful vessel and I'm glad they haven't abandoned religious practices. Unlike western countries

Ok but that boat kinda looks like the Destiny’s Bounty from Ninjago

GBS Nice 🇭🇰⛵️🇭🇰

After those sailor retire this boat will have to put in the museum assuming there are only a few.

🎉❤🎉❤🎉😊😊

Fragrant Harbor, sounds euphemistic to me.

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Is it the Duckling meaning baby duck or is it Duk Ling (that's what the side of the ship says). If so, what does it mean in Cantonese?

What a unique girl.

The life rafts in the back almost look like tail lights to me.

They should install a high performance marine engine on that thing so it can do some crazy speeds

I get the feeling this might be a ship of Theseus scenario. How much of that boat is original?

A falha é que o chines falado é somente legendado em ingles. Tornando sem entendimento. Linda nave

I always thought Chinese Junk boats where so cool

acho que ele deveria ser atracado na cidade e virar um restaurante

The translations are pretty iffy

The way he said “hang gong” 😭

Sugoi. ;-;7

I would love to see this boat tour other countries. Especially since the current status of China vs the West. But alas I know it would cost too much, even if it toured local Asian countries. Still... It would be nice to see a piece of this culture stay alive if you know what I mean.

The translation of this video seems off - I think he says Hakka not Tanka people.

It's amazing how the government in HK doesn't seem to care about keeping these things alive. This is an iconic ship, people look for it when they are overlooking the harbor. I remember seeing it a couple years ago...if anything they should add more of them.

Hong Kong has lost its soul with out its junk boats :(

Your editing style feels different. Less snappy. Feels like video from other channels.

Looks like that flying boat from lego ninjago 💀💀

0:42 😮

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Ironic how these are the symbol of hk but hk didn’t preserve a lot of them

Add story to that of Ning Po, and Free China

As if the 6 year old knows what nostalgia means..... :/

Above & Beyond played on the junk.

Amsterdam, Fantastic ❤😊

It has to be replicated like other Made in China products

Always liked junks

If its junk, maybe get a new one?

first

Old junk boat

Hakka not tanka. HK are not Japanese

Glory to Hong Kong

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This is a junk!

Why does Hong Kong people sound so much better, nicer, and humble than Mainland Chinese. 🤔

China will claim that this boat went around the world and mapped all of the South china Sea and said that they owned it.

8:03 I highly doubt a kid used the word "nostalgia". I doubt its something a kid has even experienced. Is there anyone who can actually translate what he said? Otherwise, I'll assume he was a plant.

Please change the title, and remove the J word.

When I saw "Tanka" at 1:01 and 1:08 while hearing "Hakka" (客家 haak3 gaa1) I was surprised, then realised that actually the person misspoke the Cantonese term and that Tanka would be what he was referring to Thanks for teaching me the name "Tanka" (蜑家 daan6 gaa1), and hope you enjoyed Hong Kong!