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has been established on the southern side of the North Channel Entrance to the Yangtze River. From the Buoy, Liuchiao Beacon bears N. 25° W., distant 2:32 miles. This Buoy is to be known as the Liuchiao Buoy. The East Entrance Buoy has been moved, and from the new position of the buoy, Liuchiao Beacon bears east, distant 2:41 miles, its characteristics remaining unchanged.
The West Spit Buoy has been moved, and from the new position of the Buoy, Middle Island Beacon bears S. 76° E., distant 5:31 miles, its characteristics remaining unchanged.
All bearings given are magnetic.
By Order of the Inspector General of Customs,
THE MARITIME CUSTOMS,
COAST INSPECTOR'S OFFICE,
SHANGHAI, 11th May, 1920.
H. E. HILLMAN, Acting Coast Inspector.
No. 705.
CHINA.
Canton River Delta.
KONGMOON DISTRICT--WANGMOON.
Intended Alteration in Character of Wangudon Entrance Light.
NOTICE is hereby given that on or about the 15th July, 1920, the Wangmoon Entrance Light, Canton River Delta, will be changed to a white acetylene light, occulting every 3 seconds thus:-
Light
Eclipse
0.3 second.
2.7 seconds.
This alteration will increase the candle-power of the light, making it visible in clear weather for a distance of 12 nautical miles.
Other characteristics of this Light will remain unchanged.
By Order of the Inspector General of Custonis,
THE MARITIME CUSTOMS,
COAST INSPECTOR'S OFFICE,
SHANGHAI, 14th May, 1920.
II. E. HILLMAN,
Acting Coast Inspector.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA,
LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE.
1920. No. 8.
The Astronomical positions are only approximate unless seconds are given. The bearings are given both True and Magnetic, and those relating to lights are from seaward. The visibility of lights is that in clear weather. Fog signals are sounded only in thick or foggy weather. The elevation giren is the height of focal plane above high water.
TASMANIA SOUTH COAST.
Derwent Light (“Iron Pot")-Intended Alteration in Characteristics.
MARINERS and others are hereby notified that the Fixed White Light on Iron Pot Island, Derwent River entrance, will be replaced by a Group Flashing White Light (U), on or about 31st July, 1920.