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5.

The total value of the armament carried on board

was HK$612.50, which was made up as follows :

3 Cannon

4 Rifles and 400 rounds

of ammunition

48 lbs. powder

20 Fuses

75 lbs. mixed shot

$300.00

160.00

144.00

1.00

7.50

6.

The gross profits each year could amount to

$16,000 or $18,000, but against that a very much larger

crew was employed to work the lines than would be found

on the trawler junks.

7.

The total value of the junk all found and including

the $600 worth of fish then on board was therefore:

Hull, masts and rudder

$3,400.00

ails, rigging and

chains etc.

Anchors

640.00

220.00

Armament

612.50

Fishing gear

600.00

Cargo of fish on board

600.00

TOTAL

HK$6,072.50

(sd.) J.C. McDouall.

Assistent Secretary for Chinese Affairs.

19. ix. 38.