CO129-508-4 Cases of attacks by pirates 6-11-1927 - 23-11-1928 — Page 265

DESTRUCTION OF PIRATE LAUNCH "SHIU HING".

No.4/1034.

ADMIRALTY.

Forwarded for the information of The ir

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Lordships.

2.

I concur in Commodore, Hong Kong's remarks re the some what unnecessary action taken in burning the

captured launch.

"HAWKINS" at Hong Kong.

1st January 1928.

(sd. R.H. TYR HITT.

Vice-Admiral Commander-in-Chief.