Attacks on Cargo and Fishing Craft. near Hong Kong by Japanese Vessels.
Divisional Superintendent of Police, Kowloon,
Sir,
I submit the following particulars of an attack
at
which took place/about 15.00 hours on 23rd April, 1940.
(Sgd.) S. Shepheard.
Divisional Inspector South.
26th April, 1940.
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Place of birth of Master: Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Licence No.4267 H.C. and type, fishing.
(1. Port from which operating: Aberdeen.
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Craft engaged(2. Fishing ground: near LING TING, Chinese Territory. in fishing.
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(3. Value of fish lost: Nil.
(4. Whether catch was destined for Hong Kong: Yes.
Whether armed: Yes.
Place where attacked: South of LING TING, Chinese Territory. Approximate distance from nearest point of British Territorial
waters: Four miles.
Nature of damage to craft and value: Nil
No. of crew: 11 No. of passengers:
Killed: Nil Injured: Nil
Type of Japanese vessel making attack: Motor boat.
Remarks:-*
Nil.
Missing:
Nil.
Name, number,
or marks:
Unknown.
The junk contained fish valued at $120.00, this was untouched. Arms and ammunition valued at $435.00 H.K. were taken.
LING TINGia South of Lamma Island.
The SAM MUN mentioned is South of LING TING.