AnnualReport-1934 — Page 336

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Annexe A.

REPORT OF THE WATER POLICE.

The following return shows the Establishment and casualties of the Water Police during the year 1934:-

Nationality.

Chinese...

245 26 4

7

10

8

24

CONDUCT.

2. The conduct of the Chinese Staff of the Water Police was fairly good. There were 224 reports in 1934 as compared with 298 in 1933.

There were 134 men against whom no defaulters reports were made during 1934.

2.

ACCIDENTS.

There were ten accidents to Police Launches in 1934 as compared with eleven in 1933. As a result of enquiries held by the Harbour Master into these cases, 4 Coxswains and one. seaman were dealt with departmentally. In four cases the accidents were unavoidable with no blame attached to anyone and in two cases the Water Police Staff was free from blame.

CRUISING LAUNCHES.

4. During the year Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Launches underwent an annual survey and overhaul. No. 1 Launch is very old and cannot be counted as fully efficient as she is only suitable for protected waters. This Launch is to be replaced during 1935. Nos. 2, 3 and 4 Launches are in good condition and their wireless gives satisfactory service.

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HARBOUR LAUNCHES.

5. The Harbour Launches Nos. 5, 6, 8 and 14 are in a satisfactory condition. No. 7 Launch is old and her efficiency is rapidly decreasing. No. 9 Launch is to be replaced during 1935. Launches Nos. 7 and 9 are not fitted with searchlights.

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