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CAPE COLLINSON LIGHTHOUSE.
On the 1st March, this Station was equipped with a new 4th order unwatched Aga flash light of the following character:-flashing 1 second light and 5 seconds darkness, viz., 10 flashes per minute. The cost was £135.
MA WAN ISLAND.
On the 1st August, a new 5th order unwatched Aga flash light was installed of the following character:-flashing 1 second light and 2 seconds darkness, viz., 20 flashes per minute. The cost of the light was £135.
The Aga lights installed at the Fairway and Cust Rock buoys, at the Yaumati Harbour of Refuge, and the above lights are working in a most efficient manner and give great satisfaction.
BUOYS.
In April the Government finally took over all the Merchant buoys in the harbour. These buoys have been classified as A, B, and C buoys and relaid to suit trade conditions of the Port. Seven have been placed in the Coal anchorage at Wanchai, and twelve in the Rice anchorage at West Point, for the convenience of these trades. In all there are now forty-five (45) buoys as follows:-
9 A class for ships over 400 feet in length. Government charge is $8 per day for this class. 15 B class for ships under 400 feet in length. Government charge is $6 per day for this class. 21 C class for ships under 300 feet in length. Government charge is $4 per day for this class.The buoy scheme is now in full working order and the revenue for the year amounted to $51,916.00 from this source.
I think I may add that the scheme is generally much appreciated by the shipping, and considerably improves the facilities and convenience of the Port.
STAFF.
On the 1st June, Mr. J. M. Franco, 9th Lightkeeper, retired on pension after 25 years service under this Government.
On the 21st June, Mr. C. E. Nicholas, Principal Lightkeeper, retired on pension after 24 years service under this Government and 12 years under the Trinity House Service.
Early in August this department suffered a great loss by the death of the Acting Assistant Harbour Master, Lieutenant Davey, R.N.R. This Officer was just over 40 years of age and had served in the Harbour Department for nine years with marked ability. He was a most valuable Government servant, ready at all times to serve the public, tactful, energetic, courteous, and of sound judgment. He will be in my opinion very difficult to replace.