The harbor is accessible only to small vessels

Macau, Macao Harbor  22º 11' Ν 113º 34' Ε is a small harbor protected by breakwaters. The harbor is accessible only to small vessels.The entrance of the harbor lies about 1 mile northeastward of the north east extremity of Ilha de Taipa. The city of Macau is located about 1 2/3 miles north ward of Ilha de Taipa, at the south end of Ao-men Tao. (...)

Macau is a Portuguese settlement located on the peninsula on the north side of the harbor. The city is built on the slope of hills which are 200 to 300 feet high. It is a free port and has a population of 169,300 (1962). The principal exports are fish, fireworks, incense, candles, matches, textiles and tobacco; products Imports include food and heavy machinery. There is a Meteorological Station at Macau Piers. The principal piers are on the west side of Macau. One of the largest piers has a berthing length of 140 feet and an alongside depth of 13 feet. The piers have no mechanical cargo handling equipment. Lighters and tugs of up to 400 estimated horse power are available. The port has a 20 ton floating sheerlegs and a 15 ton hand operated jib crane at the naval shipyard. At least twenty four warehouses serve the port. (...)

Communications 

There is a radio station at Macau. The city is in telegraphic and radio communication with Hong Kong and from thence to all ports.

Daily communication by steamers is maintained with Hong Kong and Kuang chou.

There is an airport at Macau with regular air service between Macau and Hong Kong.

A luminous time signal is located at the observatory. (...)

There is a Public Health Service Several hospitals are located in the city.

Excertos de "Sailing Directions for the Western Shores of the South China Sea - From Singapore Strait to and including Hong Kong". United States Hydrographic Office, 1957-?.

Nota: as imagens - postais ilustrados das década 1950/1960 - não fazem parte da obra referida.