CO129-491 - Public Offices - 1925 — Page 494

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At the time no convoying launches were available and it was found quite impracticable to get the necessary Naval Officers and ratings to man any large number of launches. I therefore suggested that the cheapest and

safest method to adopt was to make the Canton and Kongmun

River steamers sail in convoy, a large and efficient armed guard being placed in one steamer in each convoy. These were to be armed with machine guns and be available

not only to protect their own vessel but also to go to the

help of any vessel belonging to the convoy if attacked.

This system was adopted and continues to the present time. It has certainly been effective in preventing piratical attacks but it has also aroused a good deal of discontent

amongst ships' officers and owners who do not like the

guards or the delay caused to the better found ships. Grilles. The original system of grilles was greatly extended. Here again whilst undoubtedly very valuable against internal piracy the extended use of grilles is inconvenient from many

of the officers and owners point of view. Also it has the serious defect that in case of a collision any hitch in open- ing the necessary grilles may result in enormous loss of life, although the obvious retort to that argument is that unless a river steamer can be beached at once or outside assistance is at hand, the loss of life is bound to be great in any case. Still the mere fact that the passengers would feel that they were cooped up like rats would precipitate a panic and hinder the ship's staff.

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Folice inspection and searches.

and should be continued.

Is undoubtedly most valuable Practical ly all attempted piracies

have been on outward bound ships from Hongkong and strict searching at that end is a necessity. The Customs at Kongmun are also very efficient in supervising their end.

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