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(S. 50)
Attacks on Cargo and Fishing Craft near Hong Kong by Japanese Vessela
b. Supt. of Police, Kowloon.
Sir,
I submit the following particulars of an attack which took place at about 08.00 hours on 12.3.41.
(sd.) R.F. Oliver S.I. for Div. Insp. South
19.3.41.
Place of birth of Master Hong Kong. Hong Kong Licence No. 943 H.. and type Fishing
Craft engaged in fishing.
(1. Port from which operating Shaukiwan
2. Fishing ground PING HOI, Long 114 51, E. Lat 22 37 Ho
3. Value of fish lost Nil
4. Whether catch was destinedfor Hong Kong Yes.
Whether armed
Yes
Place where attacked
SAM MUN KWAN, Long. SAM MUN KWAN, Long. 114° 39
Lat.
22° 26 N.
E
Approx. Distance from nearest point of British Territorial waters
7 miles.
Nature of damage to craft and value
Nil
Property taken and value 3 rifles & 300 rds. ammunition v. $240.00 No. of crew 12 No. of passengers Nil
Killed N11
Injured Nil
Type of Japanese vessel
making attack
Trawler
Missing Nil.
Name, number,
or marks
No. 7.
Hon. Colonial Secretary.
The above particulars and supporting statements are
Separate report concerning Junk No.
forwarded for your information.
L.E.C. Calthrop.
4247 H.C. has been forwarded.
for Commissioner of Police.
21.3.41.