24th June,
the enclosed copy of a report Enclosure by the Harbour Master as to the practice which obtains
in regard to the discharge
of seamen in
this Colony. I have the honour to be,
Sir, Your Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
Within Rohingy
Copy
Enclosure.
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Report by the Harbour Master in regard to discharge of Seamen at Hong Kong.
Sanction for the discharge of
seamen at this port is not withheld provided the man is willing to be discharged and has a balance of wages due to him sufficient to provide him with board and lodging
for a reasonable time.
In the case of sickness,
discharge is only given
on the receipt
of a medical certificate to the effect that the seaman is unfit to proceed
to sea in the ship.
In the case of desertion a
report is required from the Master
that the seaman has left the ship without leave and has not returned