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bulkheads are fitted as a rule, I although the instructions do not

enforce them.

I have re

(Signed) G. Peebles,

Govt Marine Surveyor.

Capt Runway, R. N.

Hurbeer Master.

Enclosure 2.

Extract from

120

a letter from

the Hongkong General Chamber of

Commerce dated the 30th December

1890.

0.

RECR

4529

Red 9 MAR 31

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*

With regard to

my

Bulkheads in Iron tessels.

Committee are of opinion that the

requirements of the Act will be

eufficiently cared for by the local surveyors in the ordinary

cirirse

of

their duties when called upon to

report on the condition of vessels.

trading

with this Port.

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