IN DEFENCE OF THE “KAU SING.”
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on board until such time as all fear, of a typhoon striking the Colony has passed.
(2) On any of the Black typhoon signals or their equiva- lent lights being holsted, the "Kau Sing" will patrol they Harbour picking up any junka or sampana that have not already taken ahollor and tow them to the Typhoon Shelter.
(4) In the event of a typhoon striking the Colony the Master will, as soon as practicablo, either weigh er slip his anchor nnd proceed to patrol the Har- hour rendering Assistance generally.
(6) When rescue work essen tial to the saving of life has been completed in the Harbour and its vicinity, the tug will then proceed to the assistance of the "Fishing Fleet" at sca-Informa-. tion as to its whereabouts bóing obtained via the Harbour Office from Shaukiwan, Aberdeen and Cheung Chau.
(7) The Master of the rescue tug is to bear in mind, that the paramount duty of the "Kau Sing" is to save life, and he should remain under way until all Harbour craft are in pasi.
tions of safety, and should get under way again as soon as he considers that weather conditions ollow him to render old.
The Harbour Master wrote on 7th July, 1926, that "Government have accepted all recommendations put forward by the Committee which aut to consider the orders For the rescue tug Kau. Sing.' The work is being put in hand im- mediately and stepa uro boing taken to secure the services of a suit- able fully qualified Master Mariner to act as Master."
In the Colonial Secretary's speech introducing the Budget (October 15th, 1926) there, however, eurred this pusengo:
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"A нepurate post of Master of the rescue tug disappears as the duties will be performed by one
the additional Boarding! Masters."
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The Points at Issue.
The points' al issue are Three:-- (A) Twin or Single crow. (B) The appropriate quali-
Beations un the novi- pating Officer.
(C) Diesel or Steam power. On these questions the following notes have been supplied by ex- perty:
(A) Twin or Single Screw. On the question of twin or single screw, the following com- ments are made:--
(D)
"The Kau Sing resembles very closely the Admiralty type of rescue lug which, developed during the war, proved their serviceability then and sub sequently all over the world, and as recently no the latter part of 1028 two of these tugs brought the pontoon for the large. Ad-; miralty Floating Crane from! Britain to Singapore.
"In view of the above, and knowing also that the majority of large and successful tugs such as the Liverpool tugs, the Lon-|
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don tugs, and the Dutch as well: as the large fleet of the Clyde Shipping Company, knowing also that a very large proportion of the mercantile shipping of the "world" is equipped with single) screws and manages to manœuvre In narrow and congested har bours without mishap, it would appear that some other renson exists for the difficulty which in 'slated to have been experienced
with the 'Kou Sing","
(II)
"After much consideration the 'Kau Sing' was evolved, her de- sign is practically identical with the competitive design approved of by the Admiralty and Home experta for a very large number of tuge built during the war for going alongside vessels in the open sea which had been lor- pedoed, rescuing the crow and passengers and, if possible, tow- ing the vessel to safety or shallow water. These
were
tuga wero n great success and were the means, In expert trained tug masterz hands, of saving many Kves, and becoming total Vessels from
And losses,
generally endorsed as being the best that could be evolved, on account of their being easily handled by an expert in all weathers as also their exceptional towing power, During the typhoon blow of 27th September, 1926, the 'Kau Sing' performed her first good service, towing many craft to safety and generally being received with ac- clamation by press and public."
"The Shanghai: Tug & Lighter Company purchased one of theso as "Kau rescue tugs (same 'Sing"); after experience with the first one they followed up by buying two more; these turs are in regular use for lowage and salvage and, in spite of the conditions in Shanghai river, handle admirably."
"The Naval Yard in Hongkong have two; and these also, we un- derstand, give first class service at docking vessels and towing."
"When the steamer Tjileboot' atramicd on Ling Ting Island
on the fith April, 1927, In henvy weather and in a dangeroila position for approaching on ac- count of the surrounding racks, the single screw tug "Wanchun” successfully, during Boveral trips, went alongside the wreck and transferred about 1,400 pus- sengers to other vessels lying in shelter. The manner in which this angle screw tag was handled by an expert tug master brought most favourable comment from Naval And other officers present."
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(III)
"There is a mistaken iden that |
single screw lug 'doca not manoeuvre well, but a single screw vessel of this length withi good rudder area is, if anything, better than twin screw, he in- stance the Naval Rescue type tuga."
(IV)
A Tug Master with many years' continuous experience in Hongkong Harbour on a twin screw lug; states;—
"Small craft will always range and sheer considerably when, at anchor in a strong wind and in a typhoon would require to go ahead on their engines to pre- vent dragging.
"During the Typhoon condi tfors large Ocean steamers also
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Rivor steamers sheer and range considerably and they too have to use their engines to prevent dragging,
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***** should think that the "Kau Sing" would manoeuvre easier if put on an even keel. The "Saint" class about the same; size and tonnage scani to
without any
dif- flculty. Even with twin screws and with a strong wind force 0-3 I have had to let go anchor when putting a ship to 8 buoy to keep the tug's head from falling off, being unable to do so with the screws. All boats with a high superstruc ture are very difficult to handle in a strong wind whether they have single or twin screws.
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"I think that if there was an experienced Master permanent- ly on the 'Kau Sing' this would lielp as it would give the Officer an opportunity to know his ves- sel,"
A Naval Opinion. The Chamber is indebted to Commodore R.A.S. Hill, R.N., for the following note as to how the two Nayal Yard single acrew tuga handle:
"These craft were
built as ocean rescue tuga; e. for tow- ing vessels damaged by mine, torpedo, etc., for which purpose a single screw is preferable.
"The Tux Masters state that they, personally, prefer single screw for the harbour work on which they are normally em- ployed In Hongkong..
"They were unable, owing to lack of experience, to give an opinion on the subject of Diesel versus steam power"
(B) Qualifientions of the Navigating Officer.
On the question of the qualifica- lions of the navigating officer of the tug, the expertu atate;
(D)
"Due to the over ranging con- ditions of wind, sen, tides and currents, to the, many conflict- ing requirements of work for almost any type of vessel, ship design is always a matter for compromise and the art of sen- manship must always supple- ment that of design, the more ao as the services are more and more conflicting.
"Tug boat work is senman- khip of a highly specialised kind requiring both. The_gift and experience. The arrangement which obtains at present of sending off one of the Harbour Office officials in temporary command of the 'Rau Sing' as occasion arises is selther fair to the Master nor to the vessel, and before she is to be regard ed as unsuitable she should be continuously, employed for n period of at least twelve months under the command of a Mas ter who has had experience of handling small high powered vessels under such conditions as are to be found in and out side Hongkong Harbour,
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(11)
"As regards the handling, the whole question hinges on the man who is trying to handle the tug. It is perhaps not gen- erally understood that a good tug master is a man who specially trained as auch cupi- ed to a natural aptitude, Hav- ing a deep sea master's, or master's, B.0.7. certificate does not make a man a tug master; many of the most. expert tug masters at Home do not hold such a certificate.
THURSDAY, JULY 1929.
"With no idea of disparag Ing the boarding officer who, takes charge of the 'Kau Sing' in typhoon weather, can it ho expected that it is possible for him to be able to handle the craft with, may be, n' week's experience per year? Tug masters handle their
craft daily, and were such employed, and the 'Kau Sing used more frequently to keep his hand in, thero would be no question as to his ability in handling.".. (C) Diesel or Steam Power. On the question of "Diesel or steam power, the experts stato:
(1)
"The Sub-Committee probably would not agree with the pro- posal to substitute diesels for steam engines in a vessel of this type. Briefly the disadvantages of the diesel for this work are:
(1) Lack of flodbility., (2) Lack of statte torque. 13). Starting off. at almost full power which would involve great klak of breaking tow ropes, t
(4) Higher rate of revolu-
tlon with consequent ly smaller propeller
undesirable fea turo in a Tug."
an
(II)
"Had the 'Kau Sing' been fitt- ed with Diesel engines, single or twin, the ability to handle in either case would have been much diminished, as nt that
time, and still, Diesels do not handle as well as steam en-
gines, and having ample time for raining steam after the typ- leon signal was received, there was to excuse for taking the risk of Diesel failure,"
"Motor engines have reached the stage where they can be con- -sidered quite reliable under normal working conditions, but it must be remembered that they are more or less untried in under typhoon conditions small craft with very little free- board.
"In the operation of these en gines, a great deal of intake air is used which must be dry and free from, moisture, which would be very difficult to secure un der these severe conditions; it would also be necessary to have in charge a properly quall- fed diesel engineer; this would be more costly than at present with steam."
Praise from the Harbour Master,
In conclusion, it is interesting to note that the Harbour Master himself is quoted in the Hongkong Daily Press of 28th Sep- tember, 1920) as expressing the opinion that the "Kau Sing" had justified her existence as a rescue tug. During the typhoon of 27th September, 1926, the "Kau Sing" pulled off the "Sui-ta!" which was partially beached on Stonecutters, and piloted the ship to a safe nnchorage. During the same typ- hoon, thirty-four boat people were rescued by the "Kau Sing" from junks which had capsized in the Harbour.
The Harbour Master was inter- viewed and stated to the Press representative:
"I am very pleased with what the 'Kau Sing' has done, She has certainly justified her exis- tence, despite the fact that she la a bad boat to handle. Her new master is getting more and more used to her as he gains ex- perience in her handling. She
A JUNK PIRATED:
FRUIT CARGO SEIZED BY RAIDERS,
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will, however, always behave badly. She will always be a bad boat to handle by reason of being a single screw vessel. am, however, very pleased sho was able to rescue 34 lves, saved during the middle of the storm, and was also able to pull off a distressed, steamer."
KHYBER The local Press also, at that ARAFURA time, commended in enthusiastic TALAMBA articles and headlines the work MALWA accomplished by the tug.
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"May I, on hehalf of the Chi- nese Community, lay emphasis on the appreciative comments of the Hon. Senior Unofficial. Member on the good work done by the Harbour Department? On the 22nd July, when the typhoon was at its height, the Government tug. 'Kau Sing' ren- dered assistance to the 'Pawnee which had broken adrift from her moorings, and to the 5,8, 'Confucius' which had grounded in Kowloon Bay. Aguin, the typhoon of the 20th Sep- TO TRINGTAU vins SWATOW tember it towed to safe on- chorage the 'Sui Tal' which had dragged her anchor. It also stood by the "Tanglatan' and Milton' which had come into 10 OSAKA vin AMOY, MOJI Kutsang collision. Subsequently it pick-
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