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Annexe A.
REPORT ON THE WATER POLICE.
Return of Changes in the Establishment in 1928:
Resignations 6 Dismissals 15 Struck Off 1 Retirements Invalided 9 On Transfer to Land Force NO 2 33 Enlistments 1 enlistment to cover 1 vacancy on 31.12.27. Vacancies on 31.12.28 29 5 34CRUISING LAUNCHES.
During the year under review Nos. 1, 2, and 4 Cruising Launches have undergone their annual survey and overhaul, besides being slipped quarterly when minor repairs were effected.
No. 3 Cruising Launch is still afloat and doing duty, but is now unseaworthy. A new No. 3 Launch which will be ready for duty about the end of January 1929, will take up the beat now covered by the old No. 3 Launch. This new Launch when completed, will be mounted with a 3 pounder gun which will bring her into line with Nos. 2, and 4 Launches, each of which carry similar guns. A number of European and Chinese attached to the Cruising Launches have been trained in the use of the 3 pounder guns,
HARBOUR LAUNCHES.
Launches Nos. 5, 6, 7, 9 and 14 which have been employed on Harbour work during the year, have been overhauled and are in good condition.
A new No. 8 Harbour Launch was bought from the Kowloon Dock Company, during the year and is giving satisfaction. She took the place of the old No. 8 Launch which was condemned. During the year under review the colour of the Launches has been changed from Slate to Blue, with Yellow funnel.