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(Copy) H.13138.
SAIGON,
COCHINCHINH,
25th June, 1912.
Loss of the German Steamer "Quinta" on the
Paracels Reef.
Dear Sir,
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The loss of the German Steamer "Quinta" on the Paracels Reef on the 17th instant directs public atten- tion once again to this dangerous locality existing in the direct track of shipping between Hong Kong to the North and Saigon, Singapore, and other ports to the
South.
The Captain of the ill-fated vessl, which was bound from Bangkok to Swatow, on his arrival at Saigon on June 22nd on board the French Mail Steamer "Nèra" which effected the rescue of over 500 lives, made a statement to the effect that shifting currents were responsible for the disaster, they having carried his ahip far out of her course.
It is a matter for serious reflection that no light has yet been established in the vicinity of the disaster, and I would strongly recommend that the authorities of the Colony of Hong Kong be approached on the subject with a view to ascertaining whether steps cannot be taken, by international agreement or otherwise,
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