6.
52' 10" N. Long. 113° 33' 15" E., inclining
to the west bank, the space available for
navigation being indicated by a green flag.
The above procedure is to apply to all
merchant vessels except those of Japanese
nationality.
In regard to regulation No.3, the following
interpretation has been obtained:-
1. That incoming vessels drawing over 7 feet
may proceed as far as Tiger Island, and there
tranship cargo and passengers into transhipment
vessels drawing not more than 7 feet.
2.
That vessels drawing not more than 7 feet
may proceed direct without transhipment between
Canton and Hong Kong etc.
N.B. It is to be noted (Vide Regulation No.1)
that pilots are in every case required for
navigation between Sampanchow and Tiger Island.
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It is assumed that the route described in Regulation
No. 4 is via Hill Passage.
(Signed R. LONGWORTH.
Harbour Master.
Harbour Master's Office,
Canton, 20th October, 1937.