with the crew consisting of 15 men, he himself escaped in a sampan to the shore before the pirates took possession of his boat and arrived in Aust... night. He had cargo on board at the time. Can identify the two piratical boats and several of the pirates.
(Charged) Wm. Quin. Captain Superintendent.
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Police Department, 26th September, 1960
Special Report of Tuesday 87
Ag. Ficht. Cheong, master and owner of a fishing boat belonging to Shou-keiran reports that at 6:30 P.M. yesterday whilst fishing off Ding Hay company with another boat belonging to him, he was attacked by a large piratical junk which approaching fired more than 10 musket shots. There came alongside, boarded, took possession of the boat.
The Honourable The Colonial Secretary.