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wise such boats would have to go almost completely around
Lantao or Tai Ho.
In connection with the proposals contained herein, it may be stated that the Whampoa Authority is considering the
advisability of dredging a suitable channel wholly in
Chinese waters.
Approximate estimates of the quantity of dredging
necessary in Hong Kong Harbor to secure a channel 70
meters bottom width and of the depths indicated below,
measured below L.L.W.O.S.T. for the two sites are shown in
the following tabulation.
Location.
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Chu Lu Kok
Chu Lu Kok
Kellett Bank
Kellett Bank
Depth Fathoms.
Quantity Cubic Meters.
45
265,150
1,363,500
4
53,625
5
433,620
It may be mentioned incidentally that the Whampoa
Authority is proposing to dredge a channel through the
Lintin Bar to a depth of four fathoms.
The value in distance saved to shipping which
requires a greater vessel draught than 18 feet is
indicated by the following tabulation of distances.
Route
Distance Kilometers.
Difference.
Hong Kong inner harbor to
point beyond Chung Saw Wan
via Kap Shui Mun
29
via route through Tathong
Channel around Hong Kong Island
66
Difference
37
via Tathong Channel and Chu Lu
Kok
92
Difference
63
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