G. O. P I
Piracy in Chinese Waters.
Special Report, dated 13th November, 1899.
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Name and Residence of Informer: Lo Yung Sing, 24, Wing Sing Street.
Name and Residence of Master: Chan Chuen Tien, King Lok Street.
Name of Security and Residence: None, licensed Launch.
Amount of Security: None.
Name of launch: "Chung Kong"
Whether Registered in Hongkong: Yes, in Harbour Office.
From what Port: Kam Chuk.
Capacity 57 tons; Crew 27; Passengers 40.
Cargo: Nil.
Date of Attack: 12th November, 1899.
Place of Attack: off Chu Tau Shan.
Distance from Hongkong: 70 miles.
Casualties: None.
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Particulars.
Lo Yung Sing, Master, Steam launch "Chung Kong", Licensed to carry 191 passengers, trading between Sam Shui, Kam Chuk, Kong Moon and Hongkong, reports that, at 4:30 p.m. 12th instant, when on the way to Kong Moon from Kam Chuk, which was left at 3:45 p.m. 12th instant, a band of about 30 robbers, armed with Revolvers and Swords, who were on board as passengers, suddenly seized and overpowered him and his crew of 27 men and 40 passengers, and stole $800 from a desk in the Compradore's room, and clothing belonging to the passengers value about $1,000.
They...