Attacks on Cargo and Fishing Craft near Hong Kong by Japanese Vessels.
Divisional Superintendent of Police, Kowloon.
sir,
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I submit the following particulars of an attack which
took place at about 10.00 hours on 10.9.1940.
(Sgd.) S. Shepheard. Divisional Inspector South. 18th September, 1940.
Place of birth of Master: SAN MEI, (Chinese Territory).
Hong Kong Licence No.1721 H.W. and type: Fishing.
Craft engaged
(1. Port from which operating: Shaukiwan
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(2. Fishing ground: Kwo Cha Wan (not on chart)
in fishing (3. Value of fish lost: Nil
(4. Whether catch was destined for Hong Kong: None on board.
Whether armed: Yes
Place where attacked: Tam Kon Shan, Long.114° 19' 10" E.
Lat. 22° 4 N.
Approx. Distance from nearest point of British Territorial waters:
7 miles South of Pu Toi.
Nature of damage to craft and value: Junk $4,000.00
Money and Jewellery, $1,000.00
No. of crew: 30 No. of passengers: Nil.
Killed: Nil Injured: Nil Missing: Nil.
Type of Japanese vessel making attack: Trawler.
Name, number or marks: No.6.
Remarks: The junk was set afire, but the crew returned and
extinguished the blaze, and later H.M.SScout towed the hulk into
British waters and handed it over to No.4 Police Launch.