CO129-585-1 Sino-Japanese conflict- attacks on shipping 25-1-1940 - 2-10-1940 — Page 72

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

Divisional Superintendent of Police, Kowloon.

sir,

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I submit the following particulars of an attack which

took place at about 10.00 hours on 10.9.1940.

(Sgd.) S. Shepheard. Divisional Inspector South. 18th September, 1940.

Place of birth of Master: SAN MEI, (Chinese Territory).

Hong Kong Licence No.1721 H.W. and type: Fishing.

Craft engaged

(1. Port from which operating: Shaukiwan

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(2. Fishing ground: Kwo Cha Wan (not on chart)

in fishing (3. Value of fish lost: Nil

(4. Whether catch was destined for Hong Kong: None on board.

Whether armed: Yes

Place where attacked: Tam Kon Shan, Long.114° 19' 10" E.

Lat. 22° 4 N.

Approx. Distance from nearest point of British Territorial waters:

7 miles South of Pu Toi.

Nature of damage to craft and value: Junk $4,000.00

Money and Jewellery, $1,000.00

No. of crew: 30 No. of passengers: Nil.

Killed: Nil Injured: Nil Missing: Nil.

Type of Japanese vessel making attack: Trawler.

Name, number or marks: No.6.

Remarks: The junk was set afire, but the crew returned and

extinguished the blaze, and later H.M.SScout towed the hulk into

British waters and handed it over to No.4 Police Launch.