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Annexe C.
REPORT ON THE WATER POLICE.
The following return shows the Establishment and casualties of the Water Police during the year 1932:—
Nationality. Chinese. 244 18 4 4 7 7 22CONDUCT.
2. The conduct of the Chinese Staff of the Water Police shows improvement. There were 261 reports in 1932 as compared with 323 in 1931.
There were 129 men against whom no defaulter reports were made during 1932.
ACCIDENTS.
3. There were eleven Accidents to Police Launches in 1932 as compared with nine in 1931. As a result of enquiries held by the Harbour Master into these cases, five coxswains and two Engineers were dealt with departmentally. In four cases the Water Police staff was found free from blame.
CRUISING LAUNCHES.
4. During the year, Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Launches underwent an annual survey and overhaul. No. 1 Launch, which is very old, was extensively repaired, but cannot be rendered fully efficient as she is suitable only for 'protected waters'. No. 2 has been fitted with a new boiler, and her efficiency has been considerably increased. Nos. 2, 3 and 4 Launches are fitted with Wireless sets which give satisfactory service.
HARBOUR LAUNCHES.
5. The Harbour Launches Nos. 5, 6, 8 and 14 are in a satisfactory condition. Nos. 7 and 9 are old and their efficiency is decreasing.