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Annexe A.
REPORT ON THE WATER POLICE.
The strength of the Water Police during the year was 1 Inspector, 3 Sub Inspectors, 3 Crown Sergeants, 25 Lance Sergeants (including 1 at Lok Ma Chau), 34 Coxswains, 120 Seamen, 38 Engineers, 39 Stokers, 4 Boatswains, 4 Barrack Sergeants, 1 Motor Mechanic, 8 Detectives, 6 C. C. Searchers, 6 Temporary Searchers, 1 Female Searcher, 17 Boatmen. Total 310.
The above includes all the detectives at the Water Police Station and those employed under the Piracy Prevention Ordinance.
CRUISING LAUNCHES.
During the year under review Cruising Launches Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4 have had their yearly survey and annual overhaul, besides being slipped quarterly, when minor repairs were effected. No. 3 is not very seaworthy and has been condemned and will be replaced in 1928.
HARBOUR LAUNCHES.
Launches Nos. 5, 6, 7, 9 & 14 have been overhauled and are in good condition, and have been employed on Harbour Beats throughout the year. A new launch is being supplied in 1928 to replace the old No. 8 which was condemned and ceased running on 25/11/25.
MOTOR BOATS.
Motor Boats Nos. 10, 11 & 12 have been overhauled, and are in good running condition.
SEARCHLIGHTS.
Searchlights on Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 14 Launches have been overhauled and exercised and are in good working order.
PULLING BOATS.
All Pulling boats and gear are in good order, including the sampan taken over by the C.J.D. “T” for duty in the Harbour.
WIRELESS.
No. 4 Launch Wireless Cabin was refitted to take an extra Wireless Operator, and two operators are now carried. No. 2 was fitted with wireless on 15.1.27, and carries one operator. There is room for a second operator, and it is hoped that another operator will be provided early in 1928.
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Annexe A.
REPORT ON THE WATER POLICE.
The strength of the Water Police during the year was 1 Inspector, 3 Sub Inspectors, 3 Crown Sergeants, 25 Lance Sergeants (including 1 at Lok Ma Chau), 34 Coxswains, 120 Seamen, 38 Engineers, 39 Stokers, 4 Boatswains, 4 Barrack Sergeants, 1 Motor Mechanic, 8 Detectives, 6 C. C. Searchers, 6 Temporary Searches, 1 Female Searcher, 17 Boatmen. Total 310.
The above includes all the detectives at the Water Police Station and those employed under the Piracy Prevention Ordinance.
CRUISING LAUNCHES.
During the year under review Cruising Launches Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4 have had their yearly survey and annual overhaul, besides being slipped quarterly, when minor repairs were effected. No. 3 is not very seaworthy and has been condemned and will be replaced in 1928.
HARBOUR LAUNCHES.
Launches Nos. 5, 6, 7, 9 & 14 have been overhauled and are in good condition, and have been employed on Harbour Beats throughout the year. A new launch is being supplied in 1928 to replace the old No. 8 which was condemned and ceased running on 25/11/25.
MOTOR BOATS.
Motor Boats Nos. 10, 11 & 12 have been overhauled, and are in good running condition.
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SEARCHLIGHTS.
Searchlights on Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 14 Launches have been overhauled and exercised and are in good working order.
PULLING Boats,
All Pulling boats and gear are in good order, including the sampan taken over by the C.J.]). “T” for duty in the Harbour.
WIRELESS.
No. 4 Launch Wireless Cabin was refitted to take an extra Wireless Operator, and two operators are now carried. No. 2 was fitted with wireless on 15.1.27, and carries one operator. There is room for a second operator, and it is hoped that another operator will be provided early in 1928.
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