Attacks on Gargo and Fishing Craft near Hong Kong by Japanese Vessels
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Divisional Superintendent of Polics. Keyloon.
sir,
I submit the following particulars of an attack
which took place at about 10.30 hours on 7.12.1940.
(Signed) 8. Shepheard.
Divisional Inspector, South.
30/12/40.
Place of birth of Master Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Licence No.1863 H.W. and type Fishing.
1.
Port from which operating Shaukivan.
2.
Fishing ground PING HOI.
Craft engaged in fishing.
3. Value of fish lost Nil.
4.
Whether catch was destined for Hong Kong None on board.
Whether armed
Place where attacked South of PING HOI, Long.114° 51' East.
Lat.
22° 37' North.
Approx. Distance from nearest point of British Territorial waters.
45 miles N.. of Hong Kong.
Nature of damage to craft and value Hil.
Property taken and value
Armament and licence Value $435.00 Money $300.00.
Io. of crew 39 No. of passengers Hi1. Killed K11. Injured Bil.
Missing. H12.
Type of Japanese vessel making attack Trawler.
Hame, number, or marka No.20.
Remarks:-
This junk was attacked then allowed to go with the
crew of Junk T4240H on board tzsparata:report)x