# WAGLAN ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE
During the year 1915, 3,114 vessels were reported. 1,754 messages were sent and 605 received.
Owing to telegraphic communication being interrupted, 102 vessels were not reported.
There were 224 hours of fog and the fog signal fired 2,329 times.
# GREEN ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE
During the year 1915, 719 vessels were reported. 495 messages were sent and 185 received.
Owing to telephone communication being interrupted on 1 different occasions, 8 vessels were not reported.
# CAPE COLLINSON LIGHTHOUSE
During the year 1915, 3,005 vessels were signalled and reported. 55 messages were sent and 16 received.
Owing to telegraphic communication being interrupted on 6 occasions, 44 vessels were not reported.
# Signals Sent and Received
Flash Lamp Signals, Nil.
Semaphore Signals, 2.
International Signals, 3.
On the 1st November a new 5th order unwatched Aga Light was installed at Signal Hill, Kowloon, of the following character:- flashing second light and 23" darkness, viz., 20 flashes per minute, and up to the end of the year had worked in a most efficient manner. The Aga Lights installed in the Fairway and Cust Rock Buoys also continue to work without a hitch and give great satisfaction.
Early in April Commander Basil Taylour, R.N., left the Colony with the permission of this Government and returned for service to the Admiralty, and has since July been employed as one of the Naval Transport Officers at Havre.
In May the Department was further depleted by the retirement of Mr. Edward Jones, Chief Boarding Officer, who had been in this Department for 27 years, and who by his tact and practical ability had rendered valuable assistance to the various Harbour Masters under whom he had served.
Six (6) Officers from this Department have been employed almost continuously on Examination Service of the Port during the year.
# HARBOUR OFFICE
2nd March, 1916.
C. W. BECKWITH, Commander, R.N.,
Harbour Master, &c.
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WAGLAN ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE.
During the year 1915, 3,114 vessels were reported. 1,754 messages were sent and 605 received.
Owing to telegraphic communication being interrupted, 102 vessels were not reported.
There were 224 hours of fog and the fog signal fired 2,329 times.
GREEN ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE.
During the year 1915, 719 vessels were reported. 495 messages were sent and 185 received.
Owing to telephone communication being interrupted on 1 different occasions, 8 vessels were not reported.
CAPE COLLINSON LIGHTHOuse.
During the year 1915, 3,005 vessels were signalled and reported. 55 messages were sent and 16 received.
Owing to telegraphic communication being interrupted on 6 occasions, 44 vessels were not reported.
Signals Sent and Received.
Flash Lamp Signals, Nil.
Semaphore Signals, 2.
International Signals, 3.
On the 1st November a new 5th order unwatched Aga Light was installed at Signal Hill, Kowloon, of the following character:- flashing second light and 23" darkness, viz., 20 flashes per minute, and up to the end of the year had worked in a most efficient manner. The Aga Lights installed in the Fairway and Cust Rock Buoys also continue to work without a hitch and give great satisfaction.
Early in April Commander Basil Taylour, R.N., left the Colony with the permission of this Government and returned for service to the Admiralty, and has since July been employed as one of the Naval Transport Officers at Havre.
In May the Department was further depleted by the retirement of Mr. Edward Jones, Chief Boarding Officer, who had been in this Department for 27 years, and who by his tact and practical ability had rendered valuable assistance to the various Harbour Masters under whom he had served.
Six (6) Officers from this Department have been employed almost continuously on Examination Service of the Port during the
year.
HARBOUR OFFICE.
2nd March, 1916.
C. W. BECKWITH, Commander, R.,
Harbour Master, &c,
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