CO129-585-1 Sino-Japanese conflict- attacks on shipping 25-1-1940 - 2-10-1940 — Page 38

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

Divisional Superintendent of Police, Kowloon.

Sir,

which took place at about

I submit the following particulars of an attack

10.00curs on

20. 9. 40.

(Signed) 8. Shepheard.

Divisional Inspector, South.

40.

7 / 10/

Place of birth of Master

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Licence No. 74111. And type

Fishing

(1. Type of cargo.

Bound from

to

2.

Craft en-

gaged in

carrying

cargo.

3.

Value of cargo carried

(4.

Value of cargo lost

(1.

Port from which operating

Shaukiwan

Craft en- gaged in fishing.

(2.

Fishing ground Lema Islands

3.

Value of fish lost

Nil

(

40

Whether armed

Yes

Place where attacked

Whether catch was destined for Hong Kong Yoo

TAM KON TAU, Lema Islando,

4' I.

Long. 1140 13100 120 4 1. Approx. Distance from nearest point of British Territorial

waters 7 miles Bouth of PU TOI Island.

Nature of damage to craft and value Hil.

Property taken and value. Amments (253,00 No. of crew

Killed

32

#11 Injured #11 Missing

No. of passengers

2711

Wil

Type of Japanese vessel making attack

Trawler.

Name, number, or marks No.8.

Remarks:-

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