CO129-579-2 Sino-Japanese War- attack on British ship S.S. Sagres 9-4-1939 - 13-7-1939 — Page 19

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H n. Mr. N. L. Saith, C..G.,

Colonial Secretary,

Hongkong.

Rong Kong.

April 28, 1939.

Sir,

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CLAI: AGAINST ILLER COVRILINA

With reference to the illegal seizure of our S. S.

"Sagres" by the Japanese Navy on 8th Inst. and her continued

detention in the Pescadores, the detalls of which you are

already familiar with.

We would thank you to present, through the proper

channels, our formal claim herewith for compensation.

(1)

(2)

#RAGTUS"

STATEM IN OF ALATU

DENURMAGE: – We clain the sun of N.K.$1000.00 per day

as from 5th April 1939 until such time as the vessel

is returned to us at this port.

While the vessel was actually seized on 8th April,

she was, due to interference by the Japanese Navy

while loading cargo, out of scrvice as from 5th

April.

BUTTER COAL AND FRESH MATR:- There were 266 tons of

Bunker Coal and 420 tons of Fresh Water on board the

"Sagres" on 5th April valued as follows:

266 tons coal @ $19.50

4.20

#

fresh water @ 50 Cts.

$5187.00

210.00

$5397.00

(3)

Credit will be allowed for quantity of Coal and

water on board at time of re-delivery of vessel to

us

SAURES:- The value of ships and stewards stores etc.

on board at time of seizure is estimated at $3500.00