Attacks on Cargo and Fishing Craft near Hong Kong by Japanese Vessels.
Divisional Superintendent of Police, Kowloon.
3.
Sir,
which took place at about
I submit the following particulars of an attack
06.00 hours on 22.9.1940.
Place of birth of Master
sd.S.Shepheard
Divisional Inspector, South.
28/ 9 / 40
CHIU YEUNG
Hong Kong Licence No. T3523H and type Trading
(1.
Type of cargo. Ginger & Garlic
Craft en-
(2.
gaged in
carrying
Bound from TAT FAU, CHIU YEUNG (not on chart)
to Hồng Trong
cargo.
(3.
Value of cargo carried $2,200) Chinese
-
H.K.$ 490.00
(4.
Value of cargo lost ($2,200) Chinese = .K.$490.00.
(1.
Port from which operating
(
Craft en-
( 2.
Fishing ground
gaged in fishing.
(
(3.
Value of fish lost
(4.
Whether catch was destined for Hong Kong
Whether armed No
Place where attacked SAM MUN, Long.114° 39' E. Lat.220 26' N.
Approx. Distance from nearest point of British Territorial
waters 7 miles E. of Mirs Point.
Nature of damage to craft and value Junk taken($3,000,00)Chinese
H.K..$655.00
No. of crew 7
No. of passengers 1
1,
Killed Nil Injured Nil Missing Nil
Type of Japanese vessel making attack Motor Boat
Name, number, or marks No.8
Remarks: The junk and cargo were taken and the crew were placed
<
on board boat 3083 H.W.
No report made to Police from master or crew of 3083 H.W.