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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 236.
The following Regulations made by the Governor in Council under the provisions of Regulations Ordinance, 1886, are published in lieu of those published on the 12th instant..
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th June, 1886.
REGULATIONS
FREDERICK ST
Acting Colo
Made by the Governor in Council under the provisions of The A
Regulations Ordinance, 1886, (No. 20 of 1886),
this 25th day of June, 1886.
I. FAIRWAYS.
1. There shall be three Fairways through the Harbour, for the passage of vessels of burden, and such Fairways shall be named as follows:-
The Southern, the Central, and the Northern Fairways.
2. The Western end of the Southern Fairway commences off the Gas Works, its South side by the North shore of the Island of Hongkong, and terminates: 400 - Canton Steam-boat Wharf, where it connects with the Central Fairway. The Southern Fairway is occupied by Junks, except at a place opposite the Peninsular and Navigation Company's Coal Godowns, where there is a break connecting with the
3. The Western end of the Central Fairway commences off the Wharf near the Sailor and is marked by two Buoys, the Northern one painted white, and the Southern one pai This Fairway is defined by two lines of Mooring Buoys running in an E.S.Easterly direction
4. The Northern side of the Northern Fairway is defined by a line drawn between t point of Chung Hue and Kowloon Point on a S. 66° E. bearing. The Southern boundary Breakwater in Causeway Bay, open of Kellett's Island bearing S. 78° E.
5. Vessels of over 50 tons burden proceeding through either of the Fairways, are to fly at the highest mast head forward as follows:-
Whilst in the Southern Fairway a Red Pendant (F).
Vhilst in the Central Fairway a White Pendant (C). Whilst i the Northern Fairway a Blue Pendant (D).
6. All vessels irrespective of size are to observe the rules of the road, as laid down by Council, issued from time to time under the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, Am 1862; and no vessel whatever is to anchor in either of the Fairways.
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II. MEN-OF-WAR ANCHORAGE.
7. Western Boundary. --West corner of the City Hall in line with Buoy painted
and white.
Northern Boundary. From the Buoy towards North Point of Hongkong un Eastern Boundary.
Eastern Boundary.-A line drawn from a Gully to the Southward of St. Fr gable-end of that Church until it meets the Northern Boundary.
III. VESSELS UNDER 50 TONS BURDEN.
8. Every such vessel, propelled by steam, whether licensed or not, shall have. fitted to its side-lights, as the Harbour Master shall approve, so as to prevent the across the bow.
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IV. STEAM-WHISTLES.
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9. The steam-whistle of no vessel under 50 tons burden propelled by steam, shall, when near the Praya, or when moored to, or waiting at any wharf or landing place, be blown; and vessel when under weigh shall have its steam-whistle blown, unless for the purpose of giving notice of the approach of such vessel towards any other vessel or boat.
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10. No Steamer when entering or leaving the Harbour, or when at anchor therein, sha steam-whistle except for the purpose of navigation and to avoid collision. The whistle for any other purpose is hereby prohibited.
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11. Any i agement of Regulation 8, 9 or 10 will subject the offender to a panty not $100, or, in d. t of payment to imprisonment wib or without hard labour for a ing 3 months.
12. Vessels of war are exempted from these 'egulations.
Council Chamber, Hongkong.
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