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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH MAY, 1897.
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ALACRITY," AT SHANGHAI,
27th April, 1897.
HYDROGRAPHICAL MEMORANDUM, No. 23.
The following information has been received :—
From U.S.S.“ Olympia.”
AMOY HARBOUR.
Chiotah Beacon is now surmounted by a white cage.
From H.M.S. Pique."
China, Vol. III, page 176, Chart 1764,
BORNEO, WEST COAST. PAPPAN ISLAND,
A red light, visible 7 miles, is now exhibited from the N.W. Point of the Island.
China, Vol. II., page 158, Light List, part VI, page 80, Charts 2109, 1844, 947.
From the Straits Settlements Government Gazelle,”
SINGAPORE ROADS,
The red boy in the man-of-war anchorage has been moved to a position with Tanjong Katong Obelisk, N. 42o E. Fort Canning Flagstaff, N. 52° W.
Charts 1995, 2408.
ALEX. BULLER, Vice-Admiral,
No. 332.-NOTICE TO MARINERS.
No. 167 of the year 1897.
(The bearings are Magnetic, and those concerning the visibility of lights are given from seaward.)
CHINA SEA.
SINGAPORE STRAIT-SHOAL IN NORTH CHANNEL.
Information has been received that, on 2nd February 1897, the British steain-vessel Cheang Chew grounded in a position with Horsburgh lighthouse bearing S. 41° E., distant 5 miles; and Large island, Lima islands, S. 55° W,
Approximate position, lat. 1° 24' 15" N., long, 104° 21′ 0′′ E.
A depth of 3 fathoms has been placed in the above position on the Admiralty Charts, and a note written against the words North chaunel, "Should not be used for sea navigation."
NOTE.--Mariners are warned that the North Channel should not be used for navigation, as no advantage is gained by passing through it, and it is possible that more shoals exist there than are shown on the Chart, as already stated in China Sea Directory, vol. I, 1896, page 238.
(Variation 2o Easterly in 1897.)
This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:--Singapore to Tioman island, No. 2,041; Banka strait to Singapore, No. 2,757, Singapore strait, No. 2,403: Also, China Sea Directory, vol. I., 1896, pages 237, 244,
By Command of their Lordships,
Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 25th March, 1897.
W. J. L. WHARTON,
Hydrographer.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. -No. 143.
The following is published.
By Command,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office. Hongkong, 15th April, 1897.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
New Rules for the Examination of Candidates for Certificates as Masters, Mates, and Engincers, Mercantile Marine, will come into force on 1st January, 1898.
Copies of the Rules can be obtained at the Harbour Master's Office, price 25 cents each.
R. MURRAY RUMSEY, Retd. Comdr., R.N., Harbour Master, &e.
Harbour Department, Hongkong, 14th April, 1897.