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21st September.
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Hopsang (1859) British, from Tsingtao, Swatów-J.M. & Co.:~ 476 tons general cargo for Hong Kong, 827 tons (through), 4 passen-
gera,
Szechuen (1594) British, from Canton-B. & S.:-72 passengers, 150 tons general cargo (through).
Kanchow (1222) British, from Shanghai, Amoy-B. & S.-47 pas sengers, 553 tons general cargo for Hong Kong, 693 tons (through).
Borneo (1297) British, from Hongay, Holhow-Shun Tai S.S. Co.:-39 passengers, 2,900 tons coal (through).
Campinas (1972) French, from Saigon Optorg Co.:-1 passengers, 2,000 tons rice and general cargo for Hong Kong.
Tai Poo Sek (1219) French, from Fort Bayard-Shun Cheong B.S. Co.:-169 passengers, 765 tons gen- eral cargo for Hong Kong.
Limehow (1416) French, from Haiphong, Holhow-Sing Kee: 243 passengers, 1,600 tons coal and general cargo for Hong Kong, 1,000 tons coal (through).
Abert Sarrdert (1132). French, from Saigon - Mackinnon Mac- konzie:-2,100 tons rica for Hong Kong.
Hanoi (630) French, from Haiphong, Fort Bayard-Mackinnon Mackenzie:-31
180 passengers, tons rice for Hong Kong,
Tjlliboet (3635) Dutch, from Batavia, Balikpapan J.C.J. L. Con 34 passengers, 1,936 tons sugar, for Hong Kong 3,775 tons (through),
Lushan Maru (1507) Japanese, from Shanghai, Swataw-N.Y.K.- 119 passengers, 22 tons general cargo for Hong Kong, 55 tons (through).
SECTION.
ATLANTIC FLEET.
THE REGATTAS AND CRUISES.
[By Ambrose Seabert.].
London, July.
The 6th
"On the 9th
general diapersal of the Fleet Occur red, when the various units salled in accordance with the published, programme, on the first phase of their "showing the "flag" cruises.. The 2nd Cruiser Squadron wore bound for the Baltic where they aplit up into two divisions, ¡"Curacoa"--flagship of Rear-Ad- miral Frank Larken-and "Comus" proceeding to Helsingfors from 18th to 18th, Libau, 19th to 22nd, and Riga, 23rd to 30th. "Cambrian- Captain R. H. O. Lane-Poole--and Canterbury visited Reval, Memel By the beginning of June all and Danzig respectively, during available ships had concentrated atmilar datea. On July 2 the whole Invergordon or its opposite number squadron is due to return via the on the other side of the Firth, Kiel Canal, the first occasion since Cromarty, and for the first time the war that any other than single
ships will have done so. since the termination of the Spring Destroyer Flotilla spent a week at
at full Cruise the Fleet, was
Copenhagen. strength (35)-without Including
STERNER DUTY. the threa target towing service ves- seis-and opportunity was taken ac- The battleships proceeded to tho cordingly to exercise them as squa- West Coast of Scotland, "Nelson" drons during the passage to Scapa and "Rodney" to Rothesay, and "Benbow," "Marlborough" and "Em- The Fleet was due to leave Inver-peror of India" to Oban for eight gordon on June 4, but during the days, after which individual visits previous evening the battleships were paid to Campbeltown, Rothe- came down the Firth Indian-like in say and Brodick by the latter three, single file in order to avoid the vessels for a week, followed by a wreck of "Natal" and pass through week in company at Lamlash. the narrow confines of the North
The battle-cruisers, on sterner and South Sutors out into open duty bent, spent, the week-end in water. With certain destroyers the Firth of Forth. In inclement they proceeded on a course and
weather some 600 Cameran High- speed to take up a given position inlanders were embarked from Port readiness for the morrow.
Elgar during the dog watches an The following morning the battle Sunday to take part in a combined cruisers weighed and proceeded landing operation supported by 300 from Cromarty anchorage, their Marines, in the Moray Firth. Gen- solitary state typical of the status eral Sir Williata Peyton, the, G.O.C.- in-C., Scottish Command, was ac- of these ships as three of the finest! in the world, and "Furious," undercommodated on board "Hood," flag- way like a vast Noah's Ark, was
ship of Read-Admiral F. C. Dreyer, being faithfully stalked by her two The squadron sailed at 2 a.m., and attendant destroyers, who appeared arrived at Dornoch Firth at 9.30 to have missed their passage inside. the massive argosy just before the on Monday night, when a portion of
Flow.
flood-tide!
on
the troops was transferred to des troyers. Later, all the ships an- MEMORIES...
chored off Naira at about 2 a.m. Working northwards during the
Boats were immediately got out, exercise, at its conclusion the Fleet: proceeded into Scapa Flow and an-, the landing party disembarked, and an open chored in two lines off Flotta Island, were towed ashore the destroyers being berthed off beach, but as the beats grounded Scapa Pier. War-time memories of some way out the men were forced a spot hallowed by the graves of to wade ashore. Nothing daunted, former shipmates were rekindled they gave a rousing cheer, formed in the minds of those who played up in platoons, and moved off to en- their part in the Great War for gage the defending force comprised civilisation, while not a few other of the 2nd Battalion, The Black officers and ratings, whose ribbon-Watch, and the 6th (Territorial) less breasts announced their entry Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders, into the service during the past ten and rendered distinctive by wearing years of so-called peace, 'felt a cer-steel helmets. tain elation on their first arrival
Wing Wo (503) Chinese, from at the famous bast of their renown K. C. Wan-Yiu Kee Co-12 pased precursor, the Grand Fleet, sengers, 800 tons general cargo for
The First Group Regatte, for Hong Kong.
and
Lee Cheung (168) Chinese, from Shaamel Fook Hoi Co.:-177 paa sengers, 10 tons general cargo for Hong Kong.
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The Sat Kong (or the West River) is the third largest river in the Chin- ese Republic and second only to the Yangtaze in importance. This magni- ficent trade route was opened to for- eign traffic in 1897, but how many
foreigners travel on this important waterway? The scenery along the route le beautiful. We recommend it As a combined operation between to any person who wishes to spend a the Navy, Army, and Naval Airshort and economical holiday, ships of the 2nd Battle Squadron, Wing, the practice provided a good, test of staff work and organisation: Battle Cruiser Squadron "Furious," consisted of 26 events in Reliable communication is one of cutters, gigs, whalers and skiffs the first essentials for success. At manned in turn by all classes, in-first the Naval beach parties aign- during which, an extensive pro- Tak Hing (101) Chinese, from cluded a race for drifter's skiffs.alled progress and observation of gramme of sporting events and en- Macao-Hot Hing Co.:-75 tons and required two days to complete. ships' gun-fire. Later this was done tertainments has been arranged by In glorious weather tremendous by temporary wireless stations the municipal fathers of Torquay enthusiasm was shown in this an- erected by the attacking force, and and district, and the Fleet Sailing nual tourney of skill with oars, not finally, when daylight made it poa-Regatta will take place. The fol Coast to further visits to South only by the competing crews but sible, aircraft from "Furious" were lowing fortnight is to be devoted
success, "Ceano also by the vociferous support of employed with their shipmates as the various races fire" was sounded at 5.45; and the towns, and the Channel Tales, the battle-cruiser "Repulse," in particu- naval parties returned to their
lar, anchoring in the Thames Estu- passed down the lines of ships.
“Hood" gained the highest num- ships.
ary. The ships will disperse to their home ports for Summer Leave on July 25. "The Navy."
general cargo for Hong Kong.
Departures. For Swatow:-King Hydrangea, Yunnan.
For Bangkok: Haldie.
Stephen,
For Canton:-Tojo, Hop Sang.
For Haiphong:-Francis Garnier,
For Newchwang:-Kathe.
For Macao:-Tak Hing.
For Moji: St. "Albans."
ber of aggregate points (695), as Later "Hood," "Henown," "Re against 672 last year, and retained pulse," and "Furious" departed to For Singapore:-Kawachi Maru, the "Chanticleer," the Fleet flag-visit Loch Kishorn, Stornaway, Loch For Saigon:-Solviken,
For Shanme!:--Lee Cheung. For Amoy? Vulcanus.
ship being second again, though Ewe, and Loch-Eriboll respectively this year it was¿Nelson, 574%, in until 18th, when they proceeded to place of "Revenge," and "Repulse" Ballachulish, Swanage, and Bangor. third with 53344 points. "Hood" The 5th Destroyer Flotilla at the Arrivale. Departures. In also won the all-camera race, same time visited Belfast.
Port. always an exciting finale of a
On July 4, all available ships are
21 schedule to which only naval rat to assemble in Torbay for a week,
British Japanese Norwegian 0
4
1.
8
Inga can contribute fuil zést.
7
"HOOD" WINS.
Chinese
3
#
12
The three ships of the 3rd Battle
Dutch
French
5
German American Danish Portuguese
0
14
14.
7
0
at Lamlash, but each of them en-
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SEPTEMBER SAILINGS.
DEPARTURE HOURS;
Hong Kong 6.30 p.m. Wuchow 2.00 p.m. 8.3. "TAI HING"
[1,068 tons Capt. O. B. Wilks.] SEPTEMBER.
FRI.
7th
WED. 12th MON,
17th
SUN. FRL
23rd 28th
8.8. "TAI MING" [649 tons-Capt. G. J. Spink] SEPTEMBER.
MON. SUN.
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THE EASTERN EXTENSION
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Cranebill, Hong Kong Hotel, from Birmingham..
Syndicate, from Colombo.. William Walters, from Sydney.
E. A. LEGGATT,
Superintendent. Hong Kong, 6th Sept,, 1928.
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4 Squadron were to hold their re-
gatta for boys and ship's companies
tered a crew in the two Fleet cup
races; which took place on the third:
2 day in a strong wind and choppy
sea, a striking contrast to the pre vious two days.
(1) The Rodman Cup for cutters racing crews presented by the American Admiral of this name at the end of the war, was won by the Royal Marine crew from "Hood," for the third year in succession, "with" "Nelson” in second
"Renown" third.
and
(2) The race for the Battenberg Cup for subordinate officers' gigs, presented by the late Prince Louis of Battenberg, resolved itself into a great tussle between "Hood" and "Renown, with the boats almost neck and neck, the "Renown" win ning by the small margin of one stroke..
In the Cruisers regatta, - held separately, the minoisyer Adven ture" and "Centaur-Commodore "D's ship took part, in addition to the four vessels of the 2nd "Cruiser Squadrong and fébntested alghteen events: in five of which twelve: crawa (twere rentered; two from dach sblm The points won were (1) -Cambrión", - 823; (2) “Adventure, 320; and (8); the flag- ship"Curacos,2772 The two destroyer fotillas ran regattas on their own, the top ships, by a coin- cidence,
Ining the sama-npm- ber of
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troyer, Flotill
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