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usefulness for anti-piracy work is therefore considerably
curtailed.
5.
Of the other Police Launches Nos.2, 3,
and 4, only one, No.4, is a fast vessel and it is most
desirable that there should be two of this type to
cover the waters to the east and west of the Colony
respectively. It is proposed to fit the new vessel with
internal combustion engines giving a speed of about
thirteen knots.
6.
I had decided to make provision for this
new cruising launch in the Estimates for 1935 but in
view of the increasing unseaworthiness of the present
launch it is desirable that it should be replaced before
the next typhoon season and I accordingly request that
I may have your approval for work to be commenced this
autumn. It is estimated that not more than $50,000 will
be required for this purpose during the current year,
leaving a balance of $200,000 for 1935.
7.
In view of the urgency of the matter I should be glad to receive your sanction by telegraph.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Lime
Governor, &c.
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