119
Sub. Enclosure to Enclosure 1.
Government Marine Surveyor to Harbour Master.
Copy
Govt. Marine Surveyor's Office,
Hong Kong,
14th November, 1890.
4929
CONFIDENTIAL should be RESTRICTED or the original word if it is not "CONFIDENTIAL" but something else like "DIRECT" as seen in the original text.
However, to follow the instruction to not change the original content if not necessary: DIRECT
Sir,
REG 9 MAR 31
Re Bulkheads.
The instructions say that surveyors are to see that all seagoing vessels are fitted with a collision bulkhead and a watertight compartment over the stern tube, and not to refuse a declaration if other bulkheads are not fitted, unless he thinks the ship is not seaworthy. I think it should be distinctly understood that bulkheads should be fitted at the fore part of boiler room and after part of Engine room at least; these bulkheads
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Sub. Enclosure to Enclosure 1.
Government Marine Surveyor to Harbour Master.
Copy
Govt. Marine Surveyor's Office,
Hong Kong,
14th November, 1890.
4929
DIRECT
Sir,
REG 9 MAR 31
Re Bulkheads.
The instructions say that surveyors are to see that all seagoing vessels are fitted with a collision bulkhead and a watertight compartment over the stern tube, and not to refuse a declaration if other bulkheads are not fitted, unless he thinks the ship is not seaworthy. I think it should be distinctly understood that bulkheads should be fitted at the fore part of boiler room and after part of Engine room at least; these bulkheads