Attacks on Cargo and Fishing Craft near Hong Kong by Japanese Vessels.
Divisional Superintendent of Police, Kowloon.
Sir,
which took place at about
I submit the following particulars of an attack
10.00curs on
20. 9. 40.
(Signed) 8. Shepheard.
Divisional Inspector, South.
40.
7 / 10/
Place of birth of Master
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Licence No. 74111. And type
Fishing
(1. Type of cargo.
Bound from
to
2.
Craft en-
gaged in
carrying
cargo.
3.
Value of cargo carried
(4.
Value of cargo lost
(1.
Port from which operating
Shaukiwan
Craft en- gaged in fishing.
(2.
Fishing ground Lema Islands
3.
Value of fish lost
Nil
(
40
Whether armed
Yes
Place where attacked
Whether catch was destined for Hong Kong Yoo
TAM KON TAU, Lema Islando,
4' I.
Long. 1140 13100 120 4 1. Approx. Distance from nearest point of British Territorial
waters 7 miles Bouth of PU TOI Island.
Nature of damage to craft and value Hil.
Property taken and value. Amments (253,00 No. of crew
Killed
32
#11 Injured #11 Missing
No. of passengers
2711
Wil
Type of Japanese vessel making attack
Trawler.
Name, number, or marks No.8.
Remarks:-
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