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WAGLAN LIGHTHOUSE.
During 1930, 4,073 vessels were signalled and reported including 1,200 by Flash lamp.
4,220 messages including meteorological observations for the Royal Observatory were sent by telegraph and 93 by wireless.
944 messages were received by telegraph and 19 by wireless including weather reports.
Telegraphic communication was interrupted for 9 days, when W/T was used for that period.
There were 511 hours 40 minutes fog.
The Diaphone fog signal was sounded for 526 hours.
The relief was delayed owing to bad weather on 1 occasion.
GREEN ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE AND SIGNAL STATION.
During 1930, 1,655 vessels were signalled and reported.
380 messages were sent and 58 were received.
Aga lights (including Green Island) are now 17 in number and have worked accurately and continuously throughout the year.
The Beckwith Bell fog signal has worked satisfactorily throughout the year.
KAP SING Lighthouse.
This station has been regularly inspected and has worked satisfactorily throughout the year.
KOWLOON SIGNAL STATION.
At the Signal Hill Station, Kowloon, 4,116 vessels were signalled and reported as entering and 2,680 as leaving the harbour. 108 Typhoon and non-local signals were hoisted.