CO129-585-1 Sino-Japanese conflict- attacks on shipping 25-1-1940 - 2-10-1940 — Page 32

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

Divisional Superintendent of Police, Kowloon.

3.

Sir,

which took place at about

I submit the following particulars of an attack

06.00 hours on 22.9.1940.

Place of birth of Master

sd.S.Shepheard

Divisional Inspector, South.

28/ 9 / 40

CHIU YEUNG

Hong Kong Licence No. T3523H and type Trading

(1.

Type of cargo. Ginger & Garlic

Craft en-

(2.

gaged in

carrying

Bound from TAT FAU, CHIU YEUNG (not on chart)

to Hồng Trong

cargo.

(3.

Value of cargo carried $2,200) Chinese

-

H.K.$ 490.00

(4.

Value of cargo lost ($2,200) Chinese = .K.$490.00.

(1.

Port from which operating

(

Craft en-

( 2.

Fishing ground

gaged in fishing.

(

(3.

Value of fish lost

(4.

Whether catch was destined for Hong Kong

Whether armed No

Place where attacked SAM MUN, Long.114° 39' E. Lat.220 26' N.

Approx. Distance from nearest point of British Territorial

waters 7 miles E. of Mirs Point.

Nature of damage to craft and value Junk taken($3,000,00)Chinese

H.K..$655.00

No. of crew 7

No. of passengers 1

1,

Killed Nil Injured Nil Missing Nil

Type of Japanese vessel making attack Motor Boat

Name, number, or marks No.8

Remarks: The junk and cargo were taken and the crew were placed

<

on board boat 3083 H.W.

No report made to Police from master or crew of 3083 H.W.