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Arrangements are in progress to replace the Buoy at the earliest opportunity, but until further notice is published, Masters of Vessels should exercise great caution when entering the Harbor.
Chart affected, No. 2389.
Marine Board Offices, Port Adelaide,
April 15th, 1914.
ARTHUR SEARCY,
President of the Marine Board
and Controller of Harbors.
SINGAPORE STRAIT.
Singapore. Fort Canning.-The Candle Power of this light has been increased from 9,000 to 20,000 from May 16th, 1914.
Norsburgh (Pedra Branca).—The Candle Power of this light will be increased from 22,500 to 103,000. The duration of flash will be altered to 14". Probable date on or about May 30th, 1914.
MALACCA STRAIT.
Pulo Pisang.-The Candle Power of this light will be increased from 22,000 to 103,000. The duration of flash will be altered to ". Probable date, June 1914.
Pulo Undan.-The Candle Power of this light will be increased from 9,500 to 35,000. Probable date, June 1914.
Muka Head (Penang).-The Candle Power of this light will be increased from 45,000 to 206,000. The duration of flash will be altered to 11". Probable date, July 1914.
B. A. CATOR, Lieutenant, R.N.,
SINGAPORE, 13th May, 1914.
Acting Master Attendant, S.8.
CANTON DISTRICT.
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 106.
Canton River :
Sunken Steam Launch Off First Bar Island ; Wreck Marked by Native Boat.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Steam Launch Yuen Fat lies sunk in 21 feet at L. W. S. T. in the fairway abreast First Bar Light Station. From the position of the Wreck First Bar Light Station bears N. 21° E (Magnetic) distant 683 feet.
The wreck is marked by a native boat exhibiting from sunset to sunrise 2 red unclassed lights, suspended vertically, 3 feet apart. By day a red flag is exhibited.
The wreck marking boat is moored over the top of the wreck and can be passed on either side.
H. E. HILLMAN,
Approved :
F. W. MAZE,
Commissioner of Customs.
HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE,
CUSTOM HOUSE,
CANTON, 22nd May, 1914.
Harbour Master.