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result that No. 14 Launch, which previously was used as a "stand-by Launch for use of Superintendents and to answer emergency calls, has been employed on Harbour Beats. Nos. 5, 6, 7, 9 and 14 have been overhauled and are in good condition. They have been employed on Harbour Beats throughout the year
MOTOR BOATS.
Motor Boats Nos. 10, 11 and 12 have been overhauled regularly and are in satisfactory condition.
SEARCHLIGHTS.
Searchlights on Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 14 Launches have been tested regularly and are in good order.
PULLING BOATS.
All Pulling Boats and gear are in good order.
WIRELESS.
No. 4 Launch is fitted with wireless and supplied with one operator. Wireless has been of very great value. It is hoped that all Cruising Launches will eventually be fitted with wireless and two operators supplied to each Launch. Authority has been obtained to fit wireless in No. 2 Launch and work commenced in December 1926.
Vickers Gun
MUSKETRY.
Courses have been fired every quarter on Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Launches. Guns are in good condition. Chinese boatswains, coxswains and seamen who normally carry firearms have been periodically exercised in the use of Revolvers and Winchester Rifles and courses have been fired.
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result that No. 14 Launch, which previously was used as a "stand-by Launch for use of Superintendents and to answer emergency calls, has been employed on Harbour Beats. Nos. 5, 6, 7, 9 and 14 have been overhauled and are in good condition. They have been employed on Harbour Beats through- out the year
MOTOR BOATS.
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Motor Boats Nos. 10, 11 and 12 have been overhauled regularly and are in satisfactory condition.
SEARCHLIGHTS.
Searchlights on Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 14 Launches have been tested regularly and are in good order.
PULLING BOATS.
All Pulling Boats and gear are in good order.
WIRELESS.
No. 4 Launch is fitted with wireless and supplied with one operator. Wireless has been of very great value. It is hoped that all Cruising Launches will eventually be fitted with wireless and two operators supplied to each Launch. Authority has been obtained to fit wireless in No 2 Launch and work commenced in December 1926.
Vickers Gum
MUSKETRY.
Courses have been fired every quarter ov Nos. 1. 2, 3 and 4 Launches. Guns are in good condition. Chinese boatswains, coxswains and seamen who normally carry firearms have been periodically exercised in the use of Revolvers and Winchester Rifles and courses have been fired.
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