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Exhibits N and N 1.
Reports of Director of Sikawei Observatory extracted from issues of the “North China Daily News" for 30th and 31st August, 1905.
N.
The Director of Sicawei Observatory reports: Tuesday, 29th August, 10 a.m.-State of the atmosphere on the 28th.-The typhoon enters the Bashee Channel towards the even- ing; it is travelling W.N.W.-ward and shows tendency to cross the S. of the Formosa Channel. Bad weather in the Channel. Unsteady breezes in the N. Heavy showers at Shanghai.-State on the morning of the 29th.-The typhoon has passed the S. end of Formosa. Glass rising at Shanghai under the influence of the high pressures of Mongolia. Overcast weather with N.E.-ly winds.-Probabilities, 5 p.m.-The typhoon enters the S. part of the Formosa Channel progressing N.W.-ward. Bad weather in the S. Variable winds in the N.
N1.
The Director of Sicawei Observatory reports: Wednesday, 30th August, 10 a.m.- State of the atmosphere on the 29th.-The typhoon enters the S. part of the Formosa Channel, and moves slowly towards the coast of China; very high barometer over Northern Japan; variable breezes and unsettled weather over the N. coast.--State on the morning of the 30th.-Barometer rising; variable weather with light showers; light E.-ly winds. Probabilities, 5 p.m.-The centre is in the neighbourhood of the Pescadores and seems to be filling up on the spot. The barometer is falling in Japan. Variable winds in the N.
Exhibits O and O 1.
Extracts from Signal Book and Log of H. M. S. Tamar for 18th September, 1906.
Tuesday, September 18th, 1906.
0.
8.50 a.m.-Fired Typhoon gun from Observatory. Hoisted Red Burgee White Ensign (meaning All Officers repair on board).
8.55 a.m.-"Tamar" General Q. P..
Raise steam for full speed.
Tuesday, September 18th, 1906.
8.00 a.in.-Fron King's Harbour Master to Commr. (x).
I do not propose to attempt adjustment of Fame's compasses till weather
improves, tug will not be required at 9.30.
8.50 a m.-From Commr. to Mr. Welsh, Torpedo Boat No. 38.
If there is any danger at all at D'Aguilar do not attempt to land but come straight
back at once.
8.10 a.m.-From Prometheus to Commr. (x).
Please send steamboat for lighter.
8.15 a.m. From Tamar to 38 Torpedo Boat.
Return to Kowloon at once.
8.15 a.m.-From Commr. to Chaplain.
You need not come on board for prayers this morning as weather is too bad. 8.25 a.m.- ·Tamar General.
Shackle on second bridle.
Thursday, September 13th, 1906.
5.50 p.m.-Typhoon in centre of Formosa Channel moving N. W.
Tuesday, September 18th, 1906.
8.10 a.m.-Typhoon East of Colony within 300 miles.
T. A. MILLS, Yeoman of Signals,
H. M. S. Tamur,
Hongkong.