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of Hongkong in the typhoon of 1871,
I consider a place of refuge for them most necessary, especially as the number of boats and steam launches is continually increasing. Most of the boats swarm to Kowloong for shelter if they hear southerlies; and being too numerous to get into the creek near the racecourse in time, many take refuge outside and are broken up. This was the case in 1871.
A Breakwater of rough stone from Kellet Island in an E.S.E. direction towards the shore will effectually give shelter from the N.E. quarter which is the most mischievous; the natural form of the land shelters the rest.
As the water is shallow it need not be very expensive. I propose to have a passage between the Breakwater and Jardine's Bund for boats and steam launches, and also that the sweep of the tide may keep the channel between the Bund.
It will not interfere with the use of Kellet's Island as a powder depôt if that is any advantage, as it will still remain deep close to it.
It will not interfere in any way with the anchorage of ships or vessels.