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NOTICES TO MARINERS.
No. 179/1939.
ENTRANCE TO KUAUTOW BAY
(Lat. 27° 32' N.
Long. 120° 35' E.)
Obstruction and dangerous objects exist in vicinity of line running North and South from Pipashan.
Authority-Naval Authorities.
No. 181/1939.
As from the 17th October, all vessels using the Eastern Entrance to Hong Kong Harbour are to pass between the two Gate vessels moored in the fairway in Tathong Channel.
The following signals will be displayed by the Gate vessels to indicate that the Gate is open :-
(A) For Income Traffic. Gate vessel to be Left on the Port Hand.
(1) By Day......Two black balls vertical.
By Night...Two Red all round lights vertical. In Fog
W" followed by one long blast on fog horn.
Gate Vessel to be Left on Starboard Hand.
......Two black cones vertical.
(2) By Day...
By Night...Two Green all round lights vertical. In Fog
"K" followed by one long blast on fog horn.
(B) For Outgoing Traffic. Gate vessel to be Left on the Port Hand.
(1) By Day......One black ball.
By Night ...One red all round light.
In Fog
"W
on fog horn.
Gate vessel to be Left on the Starboard Hand.
(2) By Day......One black cone.
By Night ...One Green all round light.
In Fog......"K" on fog horn.
An examination launch will be on duty outside gate to guide incoming vessels.
Examination of Wireless Installation Seal will take place at the Boom.
This notice cancels Notice to Mariners No. 137/1939.
Authority.-Naval Authorities.
HONG KONG, 17th October, 1939.