Attacks on Cargo and Fishing Craft near Hong Kong by Japanese Vessels.
Divisional Superintendent of Police, Kowloon.
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Sir,
I submit the following particulars of an attack
which took place at about 00.00 hours on 15. 9. 40.
(signed) S. Chepheard. Divisional Inspector, South.
19/ 9 / 40
Place of birth of Master KIT WIE, HOI FUND.
Hong Kong Licence No. Ta038 and type Trading
Type of cargo. General
Craft en- gaged in
carrying
(1.
2.
Bound from KIT SIEK, Long.115° 49′ E.
Lat. 22° 48' 30" 11.
to Hong Kong.
cargo.
3.
Value of cargo carried
€2,560.00.
4.
Value of cargo lost
$2,560.00.
(1.
Port from which operating
(
Craft en-
gaged in fishing.
(2. Fishing ground
(3. Value of fish lost
(
(4.
Whether catch was destined for Hong Kong
Whether armed No.
Place where attacked SAN MIN KWAN, Long.114° 30' S.
Lat. 200
Approx. Distance from nearest point of British Territorial
waters 6. miles E. of Kire Foint
Nature of damage to craft and value
$2,000.00 Junk taken
No. of crew 23
No. of passengersyil.
Killed Fil
Injured 11
Missing 11
Type of Japanese vessel making attack Trawler
Name, number, or marks No.6.
Remarks:
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The crew were sent away on Jun': T47941 (Soparate
report).