AnnualReport-1926 — Page 280

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Annexe A.

REPORT ON THE WATER POLICE.

The strength of the Water Police during the year was 4 Inspectors, 2 Sub Inspectors, 4 Crown Sergeants, 24 Lance Sergeants (including 2 Lance Sergeants at Lok Ma Chau), 34 Coxswains, 116 Seamen, 36 Engineers, 35 Stokers, 4 Boatswains, 1 Motor Mechanic, 8 Detectives, 6 C.C. Searchers, 6 R. Searchers, 1 female searcher, 17 Boatmen making 300.

The above included all the detectives at the Water Police Station and those employed under the Piracy Prevention Ordinance.

Yearly Return of Changes in the Establishment during the year 1926.

Resignations Dismissals Struck off Retirements Deaths Invalided On transfer to Land Force or otherwise Total 12 8 4 2 3 2 8 39 Enlistments Vacancies on 31/12/26 Total 37 2 39

CRUISING LAUNCHES.

During the year under review Cruising Launches 1, 2 and 3 have been thoroughly overhauled besides being slipped quarterly when minor repairs were effected. These launches are in good order with the exception of No 3 which is not very seaworthy and cannot proceed in rough weather. The Old No. 4 Launch having been condemned, the new No. 4 Launch, constructed at Messrs. W. S. Bailey & Co.'s Yard, was launched on April 8th 1926, underwent her trials on April 29th and commenced duty on May 22nd.

HARBOUR LAUNCHES.

Harbour Launch No. 8 having been condemned, ceased running on 25th November 1925 and has not been replaced, with the

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- K 38 Annexe A. REPORT ON THE WATER POLICE. The strength of the Water Police during the year was 4 Inspectors, 2 Sub Inspectors, 4 Crown Sergeants, 24 Lance Sergeants (including 2 Lance Sergeants at Lok Ma Chau), 34 Coxswains, 116 Seamen, 36 Engineers, 35 Stokers, 4 Boatswains, 1 Motor Mechanic, 8 Detectives, 6 C.C. Searchers, 6 R. Searchers, 1 female searcher, 17 Boatmen making 300. The above included all the detectives at the Water Police Station and those employed under the Piracy Prevention Ordinance. Yearly Return of Changes in the Establishment during the year 1926. Resignations Dismissals Struck off Retirements Deaths Invalided On transfer to Land Force or otherwise Total 12 8 4 2 3 2 8 39 Enlistments Vacancies on 31/12/26 Total 37 2 39 CRUISING LAUNCHES. During the year under review Cruising Launches 1, 2 and 3 have been thoroughly overhauled besides being slipped quarterly when minor repairs were effected. These launches are in good order with the exception of No 3 which is not very seaworthy and cannot proceed in rough weather. The Old No. 4 Launch having been condemned, the new No. 4 Launch, constructed at Messrs. W. S. Bailey & Co.'s Yard, was launched on April 8th 1926, underwent her trials on April 29th and commenced duty on May 22nd. HARBOUR LAUNCHES. Harbour Launch No. 8 having been condemned, ceased running on 25th November 1925 and has not been replaced, with the

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- K 38 Annexe A. REPORT ON THE WATER POLICE. The strength of the Water Police during the year was 4 Inspectors, 2 Sub Inspectors, 4 Crown Sergeants, 24 Lance Sergeants (including 2 Lance Sergeants at Lok Ma Chau), 34 Coxswains, 116 Seamen, 36 Engmeers, 35 Stokers, 4 Boatswains, 1 Motor Mechanic, 8 Detectives, 6 C.C. Searchers, 6 R. Searchers, 1 female searcher, 17 Boatmen making 300. The above included all the detectives at the Water Police Station and those employed under the Piracy Prevention Ordinance. Yearly Return of Changes in the Establishment during the year 1926. Resignations Dismissals 12 8 Struck off 4 Retirements 2 Deaths 3 Invalidėd 2 On transfer to Land Force or otherwise 8 39 Enlistments Vacancies on 31/12/26 37 2 39 CRUISING LAUNCHES. During the year under review Cruising Launches 1, 2 and 3 have been thoroughly overhauled besides being slipped quarter- ly when minor repairs were effected. These launches are in good order with the exception of No 3 which is not very seaworthy and cannot proceed in rough weather. The Old No. 4 Launch having been condemned, the new No. 4 Taunch, constructed at Messrs. W. S. Bailey & Co.'s Yard, was launched on April 8th 1926, underwent her trials on, April 29th and commenced duty on May 22nd. HARBOUR LAUNCHES, Harbour Taunch No. 8 having been condemned, ceased run- ning on 25th November 1925 and has not been replaced, with the

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- K 38

Annexe A.

REPORT ON THE WATER POLICE.

The strength of the Water Police during the year was 4 Inspectors, 2 Sub Inspectors, 4 Crown Sergeants, 24 Lance Sergeants (including 2 Lance Sergeants at Lok Ma Chau), 34 Coxswains, 116 Seamen, 36 Engmeers, 35 Stokers, 4 Boatswains, 1 Motor Mechanic, 8 Detectives, 6 C.C. Searchers, 6 R. Searchers, 1 female searcher, 17 Boatmen making 300.

The above included all the detectives at the Water Police Station and those employed under the Piracy Prevention Ordinance.

Yearly Return of Changes in the Establishment during the year 1926.

Resignations Dismissals

Struck off

Retirements

Deaths

Invalidėd

On transfer to Land Force or otherwise

Enlistments

Vacancies on 31/12/26

CRUISING LAUNCHES.

During the year under review Cruising Launches 1, 2 and 3 have been thoroughly overhauled besides being slipped quarter- ly when minor repairs were effected. These launches are in good order with the exception of No 3 which is not very seaworthy and cannot proceed in rough weather. The Old No. 4 Launch having been condemned, the new No. 4 Taunch, constructed at Messrs. W. S. Bailey & Co.'s Yard, was launched on April 8th 1926, underwent her trials on, April 29th and commenced duty on May 22nd.

HARBOUR LAUNCHES,

Harbour Taunch No. 8 having been condemned, ceased run- ning on 25th November 1925 and has not been replaced, with the

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