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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH JUNE, 1892.
Government of China.
NOTICE TO MARINERS,
No. 19 (Special).
CHINA SEA.
SHANGHAI DISTRICT.
BONHAM STRAIT.
Wreck of S.S. "Peking”: position of and marks for clearing.
Having reference to the approximate position of the wreck of the S.S. Peking, which was given in Shanghai District Local Notice to Mariners No. 74, dated the 5th May, 1892:
Notice is hereby given that observations taken on the 2nd and 3rd instant, at the wreck and from the shore, fix its position as:
Lying in a straight line drawn from the summit of Napier Island [368 feet hill] to the South-western extreme of Gutzlaff Island, and with Bonham Island Lighthouse bearing S. 33° 25′ E., True, distant 6 miles.
The Button islet open its own length to the eastward of Pirie Island leads clear, to the westward, of the wreck; and the eastern extreme of The Button in line with eastern extreme of Pirie Island leads clear, to the eastward, of the wreck.
IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS,
COAST INSPECTOR'S OFFICE,
SHANGHAI, 6th June, 1892.
FOOCHOW DISTRICT.
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS.
No. 54.
A. M. BISBEE,
Coast Inspector.
Min Reef Whistling Buoy ; replaced in position.
Notice is hereby given that the Whistling Buoy marking the Min Reef, having been painted, was placed in position on the 4th instant.
Approved:
E. FARAGO,
Commissioner of Customs.
Custom House, Foochow, 6th June, 1892.
CANTON DISTRICT.
H. A. McINNES,
Harbour Master.
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
No. 44.
JUNK SUNK OFF LANKEET ISLAND.
Notice is hereby given, that the wreck referred to in Local Notices to Mariners Nos. 42 and 43 has this day been removed, and the Junk stationed to mark the danger withdrawn.
J. H. MAY, Harbour Master.
Approved,
Ls. ROCHER,
Commissioner of Customs.
Custom House, Canton, 15th June, 1892.