CO129-052 - Sir Bowring - 1855 [9-12] — Page 332

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on the bank encircled by the Pratas Shoal, a dangerous Reef lying about 150 miles to the south East of Hongkong.

Though beyond the boundaries of the Colony, it is much in the track of Vessels trading to and from the localities not to justify the step I now take in bringing it to the notice of their Lordships of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade.

It is particularly in the line of Ships sailing between this and Manila and the Australian Colonies, and is hazardous to all Vessels coming hither from the Southward by the ordinary Passage.

The wrecks on it are numerous; at this very moment a report is abroad of a Brig and a Schooner on the Shoal, and a Steamer has been despatched to make inquiry.

Many Naval Officers at home, and who have served in these Seas, are competent to give valuable information regarding the Pratas and its dangers.

Commander Dutruc was driven on it in Her Majesty's Ship "Childers" in October 1848, - and Her Majesty's Steamer "Reynard", under Captain Ancroft,

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328 on the bank encircled by the Pratas Shoal, a dangerous Reef lying about 150 miles to the south East of Hongkong. Though beyond the boundaries of the Colony, it is much in the track of Vessels trading to and from the localities not to justify the step I now take in bringing it to the notice of their Lordships of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade. It is particularly in the line of Ships sailing between this and Manila and the Australian Colonies, and is hazardous to all Vessels coming hither from the Southward by the ordinary Passage. The wrecks on it are numerous; at this very moment a report is abroad of a Brig and a Schooner on the Shoal, and a Steamer has been despatched to make inquiry. Many Naval Officers at home, and who have served in these Seas, are competent to give valuable information regarding the Pratas and its dangers. Commander Dutruc was driven on it in Her Majesty's Ship "Childers" in October 1848, - and Her Majesty's Steamer "Reynard", under Captain Ancroft,

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328 on the baland encircled by the Pratas Shool, a dangerous Reef lying about 150 miles to the south East Astoughtons. Through beyond the boundaries the Colon, it is is much in the track of Tissels Frading there localities no to im the justify step I now tate in bringing it to the notice of me Lords the of Committee of Prin Council for Take It is particularly in the line Jhips sailing between this and Manila and the Australian Colonies, and is hazardous to all Vessels coming hither Wither from the : Southward by the faction Preeage. Thiswreeks on it are numerous; at this very moment سان of a Brig and report is abroad Schooner on the chool, and Steamer has been despatched to make inquirs.- Mano Naval Officers Low- at home, and who have served in there Lens, are comsetent a give valuable information regarting the Pratas and its dangers. Commander Dutruan was driven on it in Her Majesty's Ilon # " More Childers in betober 1848, - and Her Majesty's Steamer "Reynard, under Captain Ancroft,

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on the baland encircled by the Pratas Shool, a dangerous Reef lying about 150 miles to the south

East Astoughtons.

Through beyond the boundaries

the Colon, it is is much in the track of Tissels Frading there localities no to

the

justify step I now tate in bringing it to the notice of me Lords

the

of Committee of Prin Council for Take

It is particularly in the line Jhips sailing between this and Manila and the Australian Colonies, and is hazardous to all

Vessels coming hither

Wither from

the

: Southward by the faction Preeage.

Thiswreeks on it are

numerous; at this very moment

سان

of a Brig and

report is abroad Schooner on the chool, and

Steamer has been despatched to

make inquirs.-

Mano Naval Officers

Low-

at home, and who have served

in there Lens, are comsetent a give valuable information regarting the Pratas and its dangers.

Commander Dutruan was driven on it in Her Majesty's

Ilon

More Childers in betober 1848, - and Her Majesty's Steamer "Reynard, under Captain Ancroft,

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