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Attacks on Cargo and Fishing Craft. near Hong Kong by Japanese Vessels.

Divisional Superintendent of Police, Kowloon,

Sir,

I submit the following particulars of an attack

at

which took place/about 15.00 hours on 23rd April, 1940.

(Sgd.) S. Shepheard.

Divisional Inspector South.

26th April, 1940.

Place of birth of Master: Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Licence No.4267 H.C. and type, fishing.

(1. Port from which operating: Aberdeen.

Craft engaged(2. Fishing ground: near LING TING, Chinese Territory. in fishing.

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(3. Value of fish lost: Nil.

(4. Whether catch was destined for Hong Kong: Yes.

Whether armed: Yes.

Place where attacked: South of LING TING, Chinese Territory.

Approximate distance from nearest point of British Territorial

waters: Four miles.

Nature of damage to craft and value: Nil

No. of crew: 11 No. of passengers:

Killed: Nil Injured: N11

Type of Japanese vessel making attack: Motor boat.

Remarks:-

Nil.

Missing:

Nil.

Name, number,

or marks: Unknown

The junk contained fish valued at $120.00, this was untouched.

Arms and ammunition valued at $435.00 H.K. were taken.

LING TING is South of Lamma Island.

The SAM MUN mentioned is South of LING TING..

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