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are
healthy. This would not be the case
Howloon
at
as the neighbourhood would rapidly become crowded with Chinese residents of
the lower class.
defect
The only way
to
overcome
this
in the site proposed is that the whole of the promontory at the back to Hongham Bay
for British subjects.
should be
reserved The statement that
a
considerable
portion of the basin and dock of the present
will have to be excavated
scheme in Hong Kong
wrong
in solid rock is
strong currents being dangerous
On
regards
the
"it is records d
irregular, "
the chart Currents weak and
And
an entrance to a dock not subjected to scour would rapidly become silted up and the
ship entering effect of currents on a
overcome either by fixed dolphins or knocks.
are
more
Q
Dock
a.
Having pointed out the defects of the site proposed it is to be seen whether
a favourable site cannot be obtained
are two that from their position advantageous. Rocky Peak, situated mainland North West of the Lyeemoon Pass
chart
there
marked A
Kontoon,
marked Bon
On
the
chart.
Hongham Bay.
The Rocky Peak site has all
the advantages of shelter and deep water approaches without dredging.
water supply
An ample
can be obtained for Dockyard
purposes