HMS Tamar (shore station)
HMS Tamar (Chinese: 添馬艦) was the name for the British Royal Navy's base in Hong Kong from 1897 to 1997. It took its name from HMS Tamar, a ship that was used as the base until replaced by buildings ashore.
| HMS Tamar | |
|---|---|
| Stonecutter's Island, Hong Kong | |
Gate emblem | |
| Type | Naval base |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | RN |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1897–1997 |
| In use | 1897–1997 |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Hong Kong 1941 |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Commodore-in-Charge, Hong Kong |
| Garrison | British Forces Overseas Hong Kong (naval) |
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