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
which took place at about 05.00
hours on 19. 10. 40.
Signed) S. Shepherd. Divisional Inspector, South.
28/10 / 40
Place of birth of Master CHIU YEUNG (Chinese Territory)
Hong Kong Licence No.
T3921H
and type
Trading.
gaged in carrying
2.
Craft en-
(1. Type of cargo. General
Bound from BAN CHIN (not on chart)
to
Song Kong
cargo.
3.
Value of cargo carried
$5,775.00
4. Value of cargo lost
$2,775.00
(1.
Port from which operating
(
Craft en-
(2.
Fishing ground
gaged in
fishing.
(3. (
Value of fish lost
(4.
Whether catch was destined for Hong Kong
Whether armed
No.
Place where attacked West of SAM MUN, Long.114° 39° E.
Approx. Distance from nearest point of
waters 4 miles E. of Kirs Point
tis22134'irial
Nature of damage to craft and value Rigging $100.00.
No. of crew 13
Killed il Injured
No. of passengers 32
Missing Nil
Motor Boat.
Type of Japanese vessel making attack
Name, number, or marks 22
Remarks:
The master was lightly assaulted by Japanese. The Europeans referred to were the Hon. Mr. Shields and party in the yacht "LUANA".
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