CO129-570-10 Sino-Japanese War- Japanese seizure of the S.S. ASIAN- claims 15-2-1938 - 12-12-1938 — Page 56

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that of the second Engineer, also Engine Room and stoke-hold,

and on arrival at the Pescadores, the Chief Engineer's cabin

was twice searched, and all ship's papers and log books were

taken ashore.

The books were returned to the Chief Engineer, on

release of the ship, excepting one docking report.

The Chief Engineer lost none of his personal

belongings, but the 2nd Engineer lost a fountain pen, one

rain coat and shaving gear, also one electric torch.

On arrival at the Pescadores, the Japanese Officers

noted the coal consumption of the ship and speed, I.H.P. and

brake H.P.