HONGKONG FIRMS
WING-KEE & CO.,
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Coal Merchants, Shipchandlers, Stevedores and Naval Contractors to the British Admiralty. Office: Nos. 66, 68 & 70, PRAYA CENTRAL.
= 828. WING-KEE & Co.
TESTIMONIALS.
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Hongkong, 30th July, 1902.
I am directed by the Commodore-in-charge to express his satisfaction with the manner in which you conducted your part of the coaling of H.M.S. "TERRIBLE' on 24th April, 192, &h July, 1902, and 25th July, 1902. On the first occasion 2,500 tons were put on board in 9 hours 15 minutes; on the second, 2,500 tons in 10 hours; and on the third 1,500 tons in 6 hours 2) minutes.
The firemen and coolies worked well, and orders were carried out rapidly and correctly, with the result that on each occasion a successful evolution was made.
J. W. L. OLIVER, Naval Store Officer.
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GINTLIXIN,
Hongkong, 18th February, 1901
I am desired by the Commodore-in-Charge to express his great pleasure at the Coaling Operation which you carried out last week.
On the 14th instant a total of 3,739 tons were handled by you, including the loading up of 2,600 tons at Lap-Sap-Wan between 7 a.m. aud 12 midnight.
On the following day the loading of H.M.S. “TERRIBLE" with 2,600 tons was carried out, with every success, in 15 hours (including 24 hours for meals, &c.) and the Commodore and Commanding Officer of H.M.S. “TERRIBLE” have both expressed their satisfaction at this operation.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your Obedient Servant, (Signed) W. SMITH,
Messrs. WING-KEE & Co., Hongkong.
Naval Store Officer.
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MESSRS. WING-KEE & Co.
Hongkong, 24th January, 1899.
DEAR SIRS,
I am directed by the Commodore to express to you his satisfaction with the manner in which the recent coaling of the "CENTURION” was carried out.
Both the No. 1 man and the coolies worked well, and the Captain of H.M.S. "CENTURION," who reported this to the Commodore, was also pleased with the rapid coaling of the ship.
I am, Yours Faithfully,
(Signed) H. SIMMINS, Naval Store Oficer.
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H.M. NAVAL YARD.
MENES. WING-KEE & Co.
Hongkong, 30th March, 1898. I am desired by the Commodore to express to you his gratification with the expeditious manner in which the coaling of H.M.S. “CENTURION” was carried out yesterday.
(Signed) W. TAEN, Naval Store Keeper.
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