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Revenue Department in lieu of Steam Launch "R.D.I." which is now known as No. 8 Police Launch (Steam). No. 8 Steam Launch is a fast suitable Beat Launch and is in good running order. There are now only 3 Motor Boats Nos. 9, 10 and 11.
No. 9 did good work up to 17th October when the crank shaft broke. It has since been laid up for repairs.
No. 10 Motor Boat is in excellent condition and has done very good work. It has been employed on passport work during the year. No. 11 has done duty in Sham Chun River throughout the year. During the month of June it was brought in for overhaul. All woodwork from the cabin was removed and this was replaced by canvas which made the boat more useful and improved her speed. This launch is now fitted with a small searchlight.
All pulling boats and gear are in good order and condition. During the year No. 2 Police Launch has done most of her night patrols in Deep Bay. This Launch has also kept the buoys marking the Sham Chun River Channel in good order, which makes the navigation of this difficult channel a simple matter.
Rifle and Maxim gun practice has been carried out on a modified scale by Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Cruising Launches during the year.
All the Police Launches were inspected by the Assistant Superintendent of Water Police from time to time during the year and were found in good order.
C. W. BECKWITH, Commander, R.N.
Deputy Superintendent of Water Police.
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Revenue Department in lieu of Steam Launch "R.D.I." which is now known as No. 8 Police Launch (Steam). No. 8 Steam Launch is a fast suitable Beat Launch and is in good running order. There are now only 3 Motor Boats Nos. 9, 10 and 11.
No. 9 did good work up to 17th October when the crank shaft broke. It has since been laid up for repairs.
No. 10 Motor Boat is in excellent condition and has done very good work. It has been employed on passport work during the year. No. 11 has done duty in Sham Chun River throughout the year. During the month of June it was brought in for overhaul. All woodwork from the cabin was removed and this was replaced by canvas which made the boat more useful and improved her speed. This launch is now fitted with a small searchlight.
All pulling boats and gear are in good order and condition. During the year No. 2 Police Launch has done most of her night patrols in Deep Bay. This Launch has also kept the buoys marking the Sham Chun River Channel in good order, which makes the navigation of this difficult channel a simple matter.
Rifle and Maxim gun practice has been carried out ou a modified scale by Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Cruising Launches during the year.
All the Police Launches were inspected by the Assistant Superintendent of Water Police from time to time during the year and were found in good order.
C. W. BECKWITH, Commander, R.N.
Deputy Superintendent of Water Police.
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