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5. No. 2 Launch underwent a very extensive refit and was placed on the Tai Po Beat, replacing the old No. 1B Launch which has been transferred to the Harbour Department. All cruising launches escaped without damage in the typhoon of September 2nd, except No. 3 Launch which received very slight damage in collision with the S.S. Yuet On off Tsun Wan. No. 1 Launch was able to give assistance in taking off passengers and crew of S.S. "Kwang Chow" when she stranded on Chau Kung Island during the typhoon.
6. All Cruising Launches are now equipped with wireless and armed with 3 pdr. Guns.
HARBOUR LAUNCHES.
7. All six harbour launches are giving efficient service. All are fitted with search-lights, with the exception of No. 7 which is mainly used by Anti-Piracy searching staff.
8. Three beat launches and one General Patrol launch were kept in service day and night during the greater part of the year.
MOTOR BOATS.
9. Nos. 10 and 12 motor boats are giving good service on Special Harbour duties. No. 11 motor boat has proved very valuable on Shum Chun River patrol. Nos. 15 and 16 are stationed at Sai Kung and Tai O respectively. All motor boats are in good condition.
MUSKETRY.
10. A half yearly Machine Gun Course was fired on the four Cruising Launches. The 3 pounder guns crew of all cruising launches fired one 3 pounder course. Good results were obtained in these courses. Greener Guns and Winchester Rifles are supplied to cruising launches. The crews were trained regularly in the use of these arms, and fired an annual course in both with good results.
11. The Department is indebted to the courtesy of the Naval Authorities for assistance in maintenance, supervision and practice with 3 pounder guns.
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5. No. 2 Launch underwent a very extensive refit and was placed on the Tai Po Beat, replacing the old No. 1B Launch which has been transferred to the Harbour Department. All cruising launches escaped without damage in the typhoon of September 2nd, except No. 3 Launch which received very slight damage in collision with the S.S. Yuet On off Tsun Wan. No. 1 Launch was able to give assistance in taking off passengers and crew of S.S. "Kwang Chow" when she stranded on Chau Kung Island during the typhoon.
6. All Cruising Launches are now equipped with wireless and armed with 3 pdr. Guns.
HARBOUR LAUNCHES.
7. All six harbour launches are giving efficient service. All are fitted with search-lights, with the exception of No. 7 which is mainly used by Anti-Piracy searching staff.
8. Three beat launches and one General Patrol launch were kept in service day and night during the greater part of the year.
MOTOR BOATS.
9. Nos. 10 and 12 motor boats are giving good service on Special Harbour duties. No. 11 motor boat has proved very valuable on Shum Chun River patrol. Nos. 15 and 16 are stationed at Sai Kung and Tai O respectively. All motor boats are in good condition.
MUSKETRY.
10. A half yearly Machine Gun Course was fired on the four Cruising Launches. The 3 pounder guns crew of all cruising launches fired one 3 pounder course. Good results were obtained in these courses. Greener Guns and Winchester Rifles are supplied to cruising launches. The crews were trained regularly in the use of these arms, and fired an annual course in both with good results.
11. The Departament is indebted to the courtesy of the Naval Authorities for assistance in maintenance, supervision and practice with 3 pounder guns.
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